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(c) 2010 - Scottish Society Of Wilmington
Scottish Society of Wilmington
Ceud Mile Failte!  A Hundred Thousand Welcomes!

You've reached www.wilmingtonscots.org, the domain for the Scottish Society of Wilmington (SSOW)
and a resource of Scottish culture and heritage in North Carolina's historic Cape Fear region.  This website
is meant to educate and inform visitors who seek to learn more about the historical role of Scots in and
around New Hanover county, throughout North Carolina, and all across the United States and North
America.  We hope that you enjoy your experience on our site and we urge you to visit often.  Want to join
the SSOW?  Contact Ron McCord at rjmccord@ec.rr.com
Celebrating Scottish culture and heritage in North Carolina's historic Cape Fear region.
SSOW News and Upcoming Events...

We are looking forward to an exciting new year with many SSOW events on our schedule.  If
you need more information on these celebrations, send an email to rjmccord@ec.rr.com.








SSOW Ceilidh in downtown Wilmington!
Friday, May 7 @ 6:30 pm / Beam Room at Front Street Brewery
A Scottish ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is an informal social affair and can be comprised of
music, dancing, storytelling and general merriment. Our ceilidh will feature the Celtic band
Out On the Ocean plus music from the Port City Pipes & Drums, as well as performances
by talented SSOW members.  The general public is cordially invited to attend (tickets $5 per
person).  Proceeds from this event will help fund a scholarship for a deserving bagpiper (to
be awarded by the SSOW).  For more information call Ron McCord at 910-256-3798 or send
an email to rjmccord@ec.rr.com.


October 1-5, 2010 ........................................................... Scotland County Highland Games
Travel with the SSOW to Laurinburg NC and enjoy a day filled with Scottish athletic events,
bagpiping, drumming and much more.  Visit www.schgnc.org for a schedule, ticket info,
and directions.

October, 2010 ......................................................................................... Kirkin' O' The Tartans
The SSOW and the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington invite you to attend this service
in remembrance of the rich and devout heritage of the Scottish Reformation.  For other details
regarding the service, please contact the church office at 910-762-6688.

November, 2010 ............................................... St. Andrews Day & SSOW Annual Meeting
We celebrate the patron saint of Scotland with a home-cooked, potluck supper and our
annual member's meeting.  Members are encouraged to attend this gathering at the beach.  
For more information send an email to rjmccord@ec.rr.com.

January, 2011 ............................................................... Robert Burns Supper & Celebration
Bagpipers, kilts, great food, scotch whisky tastings, live music, and haggis make up this  
unique tribute to the noble bard of Scotland.  For more information send an email to
scott@scottcromartie.com.

February, 2011 .......................... Commemoration of the Battle at Moore's Creek Bridge
Re-enactments, musket & cannon firings, music, and more are all a part of this important
historic weekend just 25 miles from Wilmington.  Visit Moore's Creek National Battlefield
for event updates and directions to the park.