In this section of our website we’ll be writing, sharing and contributing stories and memories we have linking to our Scottish heritage; this may range from how we became involved with the Scots’ Society to our recent travels of Scotland to our personal experiences of being part of a thriving American-Scottish community.
If you have a story, memory or experience you would like to share please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at; scotscharitableboston@gmail.com
Happy Hogmanay to all!
Hogmanay, the Scots word for the last day of the year, is typically a time to welcome friends and strangers with warm hospitality into your home. Its origins reach back to the winter solstice celebration among the Vikings with wild parties in late December. Since ancient times, households across Scotland have welcomed strangers through their…
Burns Supper 2023
Interested in attending a Burns Supper this year? Below are several options available throughout New England! Are you an SCS member? Send photos of you/your party celebrating Robert Burns in 2023 to ScotsCharitableBoston@gmail.com to share on our website and social media channels. $10 Dunkin Donut gift card to each member who submits a photo we…
St. Andrew’s Day
Saint Andrew, the Patron Saint of Scotland, is celebrated today, November 30th. Who is Saint Andrew? He was a Galilean fisherman and one of Jesus’ 12 disciples, believed to have been born between 5AD and 10AD. But, funny enough, despite being Scotland’s Patron Saint, he was never believed to have stepped foot in Scotland! There are…
How the Scots Invented the Modern World
What do pneumatic tires, ATMs, toasters, disposable contact lenses, and the telephone have in common? All were invented by Scots! How about penicillin, the television, and the MRI machine? Yup, Scots invented them as well. In addition to these more modern items, Scots have been at the forefront of radical change in the arts,…
The Scottish Game
Beginning July 10, 2022, the 150th Open Championship returns to the “Home of Golf,” The Old Course at St. Andrew’s in Scotland. Sometimes referred to as the “British Open,” it was first held on October 17, 1860, making it the oldest golf tournament in the world. The history of golf goes back much further than…
Happy Burns Night from Scots’ Charitable!
It is with great delight that we share not one, but TWO, Address to the Haggis videos in celebration of Burns Night! Grab your haggis, scotch, and bagpipes and watch our members and special guests honor Robert Burns! To learn more about Robert Burns, check out our 2021 blog post here. Many thanks to SCS…
To The Bard Robert Burns
Every year on January 25th, Scots around the world participate in a magnificent feast called a “Burns Supper,” celebrating the life and poetry of the nation’s poet, Robert Burns, on his birthday. The bard was born on January 25, 1759, 262 years ago. This year, virtual celebrations can be found everywhere you look, making it easier…
Happy Hogmanay!
As we think back on 2020, we wanted to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for each of our members and friends of the Society. None of us could have imagined what 2020 had in store for us all. While many of our projects had to be put on hold, we remained true to…
Scottish Participation at the Battles of Lexington and Concord
April 19, 2020 will mark the 245th Anniversary of the start of the American Revolutionary War. The battles of Lexington and Concord which triggered the War of Independence and was a brewing response to the Boston Massacre, taxation without representation, and other hardships such as the Sugar Act, Stamp Act and Townshend Acts imposed by…
The Scottish Origins of Bobby Orr
Robert Gordon Orr, born in Perry Sound, Ontario, is widely acknowledged as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. Orr’s speed, scoring and playmaking skills revolutionized the position of defensemen. He played for the NHL for 12 seasons, ten of them with Bruins. He was inducted into NHL Hall of Fame in 1979.…
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