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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Multiple DatesWed, May 08Zoom MeetingMay 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMZoom Meeting
Sat, Jun 01WilmingtonJun 01, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMWilmington, 3600 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403Jun 01, 2024, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMWilmington, 3600 Randall Parkway, Wilmington, NC 28403Join us for the Third 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, car show, and more!- Multiple DatesWed, Jun 12Zoom MeetingJun 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PMZoom Meeting
Thu, Jul 11Grandfather Mountain Highland GamesJul 11, 2024, 3:00 PM – Jul 14, 2024, 3:00 PMGrandfather Mountain Highland Games, Linville, NC, USA
Sat, Oct 05North Carolina Rural Heritage CenterOct 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – Oct 06, 2024, 5:00 PMNorth Carolina Rural Heritage Center, 13043 X Way Rd, Laurinburg, NC 28352, USAOct 05, 2024, 9:00 AM – Oct 06, 2024, 5:00 PMNorth Carolina Rural Heritage Center, 13043 X Way Rd, Laurinburg, NC 28352, USAThe 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.
Sat, Oct 19Gallants ChannelOct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – Oct 20, 2024, 5:00 PMGallants Channel, 293 W Beaufort Rd Ext, Beaufort, NC 28516, USAOct 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – Oct 20, 2024, 5:00 PMGallants Channel, 293 W Beaufort Rd Ext, Beaufort, NC 28516, USAThe 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.
Sun, Oct 27First Presbyterian ChurchOct 27, 2024, 10:00 AMFirst Presbyterian Church, 125 S 3rd St, Wilmington, NC 28401, USAOct 27, 2024, 10:00 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 10:15 am.
Sun, Nov 17Location is TBDNov 17, 2024, 5:00 PMLocation is TBD
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