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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 Scotland County 2023
    SSOW at Scotland County 2023
    Fri, Oct 06
    North Carolina Rural Heritage Center
    Oct 06, 5:30 PM – Oct 07, 5:00 PM
    North Carolina Rural Heritage Center, 13043 X Way Rd, Laurinburg, NC 28352, USA
    Oct 06, 5:30 PM – Oct 07, 5:00 PM
    North Carolina Rural Heritage Center, 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. For tickets or more information on the Games, please visit carolina-highlandgames.com.
  • SSOW Monthly Board Meeting
    SSOW Monthly Board Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, Oct 11
    Zoom Meeting
    Oct 11, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Zoom Meeting
    Oct 11, 7:00 PM – 8:00 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.
  • Outlander at Moores Creek National Battlefield
    Outlander at Moores Creek National Battlefield
    Sat, Oct 14
    Moore's Creek National Battlefield Park
    Oct 14, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Moore's Creek National Battlefield Park, 40 Patriots Hall Dr, Currie, NC 28435, USA
    Oct 14, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Moore's Creek National Battlefield Park, 40 Patriots Hall Dr, Currie, NC 28435, USA
    Join us as we explore “The Ghost of Culloden” from Diana Gabaldon’s book, “A Breath of Snow and Ashe.” Moores Creek National Battlefield presents Outlander at the Battle of Moores Creek Bridge as our bi-annual Scottish Heritage Day Event.
  • Fall Cèilidh 2023
    Fall Cèilidh 2023
    Sun, Oct 15
    Leland Brewing Company
    Oct 15, 3:00 PM – Oct 16, 6:00 PM
    Leland Brewing Company, 133 Old Fayetteville Rd, Leland, NC 28451, USA
    Oct 15, 3:00 PM – Oct 16, 6:00 PM
    Leland Brewing Company, 133 Old Fayetteville Rd, Leland, NC 28451, USA
    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.
  • SSOW at Crystal Coast 2023
    SSOW at Crystal Coast 2023
    Sat, Oct 21
    Gallants Channel
    Oct 21, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Gallants Channel, 293 W Beaufort Rd Ext, Beaufort, NC 28516, USA
    Oct 21, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Gallants Channel, 293 W Beaufort Rd Ext, 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. For tickets or more information on the Games, please visit crystalcoasthighlandgames.com.
  • Kirkin' o' the Tartans 2023
    Kirkin' o' the Tartans 2023
    Sun, Oct 29
    First Presbyterian Church
    Oct 29, 11:00 AM
    First Presbyterian Church, 125 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
    Oct 29, 11:00 AM
    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. Participants are asked to gather in the gymnasium at 10:15 am.
  • Annual General Meeting & St. Andrews Pot-Luck 2023
    Annual General Meeting & St. Andrews Pot-Luck 2023
    Sun, Nov 19
    Location is TBD
    Nov 19, 5:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Nov 19, 5:00 PM
    Location is TBD
    Join us as we celebrate St. Andrew's Day with a potluck supper and meet to discuss matters of importance to the SSOW Membership. We'll have trivia games, a raffle, history moments and a report on the state of The Society. This is an election year, so it is important to have a good turnout!

Contact Us

PO Box 4146 Wilmington, NC 28406

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