A Message From Our President

Welcome to The Scottish Society of Wilmington

The Scottish Society of Wilmington (SSOW) is a cornerstone of Scottish cultural heritage throughout the Lower Cape Fear region, with a mission to advance Scottish culture and history. Annual activities include a Robert Burns Night Celebration, Wilmington Bagpipe Festival (co-sponsored with UNC-W), Commemoration of the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge, Cèilidhs in the Spring and Fall, Kirkin' o' the Tartans, and St. Andrew’s Day, along with participation in various Highland Games and the Wilmington St. Patrick's Day Parade. The SSOW welcomes anyone with a sincere interest in all things Scottish to join its ranks!

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SSOW at Grandfather Mountain
Thu, Jul 07
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
Jul 07, 4:00 PM – Jul 10, 3:00 PM
Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Linville, NC, USA
The Scottish Society of Wilmington will be participating in the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games this year! Sign up here to get the latest on our location and SSOW events.
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Multiple Dates
SSOW Monthly Board Meeting
Wed, Jul 13
Zoom Meeting
Jul 13, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Zoom Meeting
All SSOW Board meetings are open to the membership and are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm via Zoom, unless otherwise announced.
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SSOW at Scotland County
Sat, Oct 01
Laurinburg, NC
Oct 01, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Laurinburg, NC, 13043 X Way Rd, Laurinburg, NC 28352, USA
The Scottish Society of Wilmington will be participating in the Scotland County Highland Games this year! Sign up here to get the latest on our location and SSOW-related events.
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SSOW at Crystal Coast
Sat, Oct 22
Beaufort, NC
Oct 22, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Beaufort, NC, Gallants Channel, Beaufort, NC 28516, USA
The Scottish Society of Wilmington will be participating in the Crystal Coast Highland Games again this year! Sign up here to get the latest on our location and SSOW-related events.
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Annual General Meeting & St. Andrews Pot-Luck
Mon, Nov 28
Location is TBD
Nov 28, 5:00 PM
Location is TBD
Join us as we celebrate St. Andrew's Day (Nov. 30) and meeting to discuss matters of importance to the SSOW Membership.
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Burns Night
Sat, Jan 28
Location is TBD
Jan 28, 2023, 5:00 PM
Location is TBD
Join us as we celebrate the life and work of Scotland's National Bard, Robert Burns.
Details

Bagpipe Festival 2023
Sun, Feb 05
UNC-Wilmington Cultural Arts Building
Feb 05, 2023, 2:00 PM
UNC-Wilmington Cultural Arts Building, 601 College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Join us for the Second Annual Bagpipe Festival, co-sponsored by UNC-W and The Scottish Society of Wilmington.
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Moore's Creek 2023
Sat, Feb 25
Moore's Creek National Battlefield Park
Feb 25, 2023, 10:00 AM – Feb 26, 2023, 5:00 PM
Moore's Creek National Battlefield Park, 40 Patriots Hall Dr, Currie, NC 28435, USA
Join the SSOW as we participate in the 247th Anniversary of the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge. We will have an information table, children's games and serve lunch to the volunteers.
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St Patrick's Day Parade
Sat, Mar 18
Wilmington
Mar 18, 2023, 11:00 AM
Wilmington, Wilmington, NC, USA
The SSOW marches to support our Celtic cousins! Join us as we parade our tartans and kilts!
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Port City Highland Games 2023
Sat, Jun 03
Wilmington
Jun 03, 2023, 10:00 AM – Jun 04, 2023, 5:00 PM
Wilmington, 3600 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403
Join us for the Second Annual Highland Games in the Lower Cape Fear! The event is benefiting the paw4vets foundation and will feature professional athletes, clan tents, vendors, food trucks, music, Highland dancing, sheep dog demonstrations and more!
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Spring Cèilidh 2023
Time is TBD
Location is TBD
Time is TBD
Location is TBD
cèi·lidh /ˈkālē/ noun: ceilidh; plural noun: ceilidhs; noun: ceili; plural noun: ceilis a social event at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing, traditional dancing, and storytelling.
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Kirkin' o' the Tartans
Late October
First Presbyterian Church
Late October
First Presbyterian Church, 125 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Members of The Scottish Society of Wilmington participate in this annual celebration of Scottish heritage. Sign up here to get the latest news about the service at First Presbyterian Church.
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Fall Cèilidh
September
Location is TBD
September
Location is TBD
cèi·lidh /ˈkālē/ noun: ceilidh; plural noun: ceilidhs; noun: ceili; plural noun: ceilis a social event at which there is Scottish or Irish folk music and singing, traditional dancing, and storytelling.
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