SSOW at Grandfather Mountain
SSOW was well represented at this weekend’s Grandfather Mountain Highland Games in Linville! The weather mostly cooperated until Sunday,...
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Scottish Society of Wilmington
Celebrating Scottish culture and heritage in North Carolina's historic Cape Fear region
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June 1, 2024
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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Sun, Oct 27First Presbyterian ChurchOct 27, 2024, 9:15 AMFirst Presbyterian Church, 125 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USAOct 27, 2024, 9:15 AMFirst Presbyterian Church, 125 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USAMembers 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 9:15 am. The Service starts at 10:00 am.
Sun, Oct 27Hi-Wire BrewingOct 27, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMHi-Wire Brewing, 1020 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USAOct 27, 2024, 3:00 PM – 6:00 PMHi-Wire Brewing, 1020 Princess St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USAJoin us for our 2024 Fall Cèilidh! Music will be provided by Barrowburn, one of our favorite Cèilidh bands! Our event will be at Hi-Wire Brewing in the Soda Pop District of Wilmington. Come on out and see your friends, make some new ones and have an excuse to wear your kilts!
Multiple DatesWed, Nov 13Zoom MeetingNov 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMZoom Meeting
Sun, Nov 17Location is TBDNov 17, 2024, 5:00 PMLocation is TBD
Sat, Jan 25Hotel BallastJan 25, 2025, 6:00 PMHotel Ballast, 301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401Jan 25, 2025, 6:00 PMHotel Ballast, 301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401Join us and share in the tradition of a Burns Supper as we honor Scotland’s National Bard. Enjoy Burns' poems and music, toasts and the Address to the Haggis as we come together again for The Scottish Society of Wilmington's 31st Annual Robert Burns Supper!
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