The Scottish Cultural League of New England (formally known as the Woman’s Auxiliary Board of the Scots’ Charitable Society) was founded in 1878 to aid in the work of the Scots’ Charitable Society. The League is a 501(c) 3 charitable organization now focused on student scholarships.
Our History
Originally, its members assisted with the domestic affairs of the Scots’ Temporary Home located on Camden Street in Boston. The home was established “for the purpose of giving shelter to our needy countrymen, who may be either in distress or perplexity. Where they may remain for a short time before proceeding on their journey or obtaining situations here.” When the home closed, the Scottish Cultural League redirected its efforts to providing financial relief for women and children of Scottish descent in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Currently, the organization’s main focus is on providing scholarships to students of Scottish descent in the six New England states.
Become a Member
Women of Scottish birth or descent, wives of members of the Scots’ Charitable Society and women simply interested in all things Scottish are welcome to join the Scottish Leauge of New England. Candidates need to be sponsored by a member of the organization and a fee of $2 is collected at the time an application (link to application) is submitted for consideration. Dues are $10 for two years and collected in advance. The Scottish Leauge of New England holds meetings three times a year and its members participate in all SCS-sponsored events For additional information about the organization, please contact the President Carolyn MacLeod at cmacleod17@gmail.com.
President Carolyn MacLeod and member Beth Dickerson with the Top 1st-Time Female Scholar Trophy
Scots' Charitable Society 