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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Multiple Dates
SSOW Monthly Board Meeting
Wed, Jun 08
Zoom Meeting
Jun 08, 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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Grandfather Mountain Highland Games
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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SCHG
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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CCHG
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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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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