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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Burns Supper
Sat, Jan 28
Hotel Ballast
Jan 28, 5:00 PM
Hotel Ballast, 301 N Water St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USA
Join 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 30th Annual Robert Burns Supper!
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Bagpipe Festival 2023
Sun, Feb 05
UNCW Cultural Arts Building
Feb 05, 1:00 PM
UNCW Cultural Arts Building, 5270 Randall Dr, Wilmington, NC 28403, USA
Join us for the Second Annual Bagpipe Festival, produced by the UNC-W Music Department, with assistance from The Scottish Society of Wilmington.
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Multiple Dates
SSOW Monthly Board Meeting
Wed, Feb 08
Zoom Meeting
Feb 08, 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.
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Moore's Creek 2023
Sat, Feb 25
Moore's Creek National Battlefield Park
Feb 25, 10:00 AM – Feb 26, 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 11
Wilmington
Mar 11, 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, 10:00 AM – Jun 04, 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
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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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