Scottish Society of Ottawa

Ally the Piper is headlining 's 2023, and she's part of a a great line up of fantastic bands including The Brigadoons and !

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In response to the high demand, we are pleased to announce an additional block of VIP tickets for ! All tickets are selling fast, don’t miss out.

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We are excited to present our program for the Hall of Origins and the Main Stage of Scottish New Years / 2023! Join us for a great day of entertainment and fun.

Tickets are on sale now at https://bit.ly/3G7LFfz.

On this winter solstice, we hope you’re enjoying the chilly weather! Robert Louis Stevenson, 19th Century Scottish poet and writer, composed the poem ‘Wintertime’, evoking the sights and sounds of the season.

‘Late lies the wintry sun a-bed,
A frosty, fiery sleepy-head;
Blinks but an hour or two; and then,
A blood-red orange, sets again.

Before the stars have left the skies,
At morning in the dark I rise;
And shivering in my nakedness,
By the cold candle, bathe and dress.

Close by the jolly fire I sit
To warm my frozen bones a bit;
Or with a reindeer-sled, explore
The colder countries round the door.

When to go out, my nurse doth wrap
Me in my comforter and cap;
The cold wind burns my face, and blows
Its frosty pepper up my nose.

Black are my steps on silver sod;
Thick blows my frosty breath abroad;
And tree and house, and hill and lake,
Are frosted like a wedding-cake.’

Happy Winter Solstice! ❄️✨☀️🌅
Lighting fires, telling stories and drinking ale seem like absolutely brilliant traditions on this shortest day of the year.

Here are 5 ways the first day of winter was celebrated in the Scottish Highlands The coming of winter was marked by "more fun and merriment than any other season of the year," according to revered folklorist John Gregorson Campbell.

Hogman-Eh! is almost upon us! We've enjoyed sharing more about the talented musicians who will be gracing the Main Stage in just 14 days with you. Last, but certainly not least, is MacIsaac and MacKenzie!

Alexis MacIsaac and Calum MacKenzie are a wife and husband duo who have established a unique musical partnership that combines Cape Breton piano playing with a modern approach to Celtic fiddle. 🎻🎹

You don't want to miss this talented duo. VIP tickets are sold out and General Admission tickets are going fast; grab your tickets to 2023 now at https://bit.ly/3G7LFfz.

(Did you know that paying members receive ticket discounts? Become a member today! https://bit.ly/3STBId8)

Did you know that Bob Dylan claimed Robert Burns as his greatest inspiration? It's true!

We can't blame him. With words like:

“O, wad some Power the giftie gie us
To see oursels as others see us!
It wad frae monie a blunder free us,
An' foolish notion.”

It's no wonder that the Ploughman's Poet has touched hearts and minds around the world for the past 200 years.

Don't forget to save the date for 's Burns Supper, coming January 20 2024!

What's your favourite line from Burns? Share it with us in the comments below! ⬇️

Did you miss us on Ctv Ottawa Morning Live yesterday? Don’t worry, you can catch John, Donald, Kayleigh and the dancers right here as they share a taste of Hogman-Eh! 2023.

https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2828587

Get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/3G7LFfz. VIP are sold out and General Admission are selling fast, don’t wait!

! Check out our feature on The Glen Scottish Pub & Restaurant.

"People visit The Glen for a bite or drink, and a whole lot more. Kathleen describes how the restaurant celebrates popular Scottish holidays and holds games nights to raise funds for community causes."

Read this and more on our website: https://ottscot.ca/new-blog/2023/12/7/the-glen-scottish-restaurant-and-pub.

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📣Tune in to TOMORROW for a special segment!

’s Chair John McLuckie, Hogman-Eh! Director Donald MacDonald, and Highland Dance instructor Kayleigh Armstrong will be sharing details about this year’s Hogman-Eh! party, from the Hall of Origins to the Kids Zone, from the Whisky Tasting to the music and bands.

Tune in to hear all this, and more! 📺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦 https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ctv-morning-live

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📣Tune in to CTV Ottawa Morning Live TOMORROW for a special segment!

’s Chair John McLuckie, Hogman-Eh! Director Donald MacDonald, and Highland Dance instructor Kayleigh Armstrong will be sharing details about this year’s Hogman-Eh! party, from the Hall of Origins to the Kids Zone, from the Whisky Tasting to the music and bands.

Tune in to hear all this, and more! 📺🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇦 https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/ctv-morning-live

VIP Tickets are sold out and General Admission tickets are going fast! Get yours now at https://bit.ly/3G7LFfz

With just 18 days to go until , we hope you are as excited as we are - particularly because we're thrilled to be featuring The Brigadoons on the Main Stage!

With their authentic full-spectrum Celtic music spiced with a taste of County, The Brigadoons have been the mainstay of numerous Highland Games and Scottish events in both the United States and Canada for the last three decades.

Join Denis, Paddy, Reg, Heather, and Dan downtown on December 31 for an unforgettable evening. VIP tickets are sold out and General Admission tickets are going fast; grab your tickets to 2023 now at https://bit.ly/3G7LFfz.

(Did you know that paying members receive ticket discounts? Become a member today! https://bit.ly/3STBId8)

‘The 12th annual Hogman-eh!, Ottawa’s biggest New Year’s Eve party, will again take place at Lansdowne, presented by the Scottish Society of Ottawa. It’s said to be the largest such celebration outside of Scotland.’

Read more in the Glebe Report at https://glebereport.ca/articles/ring-in-the-new-year-scottish-style-at-hogman-eh/.

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Extra, extra 📰📢! Have you read our latest newsletter? From details on upcoming events to profiles on Scottish culture and events in the area, our newsletter is available to all members of .

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It wouldn't be Hogman-Eh! without plenty of excellent fiddle music- and we'll have it! We're pleased to welcome Anna Ludlow Music to this year's main stage.

Anna Ludlow hails from Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and has been rocking the Canadian Celtic and folk scene for the past 2 decades. Entertaining with her fiddle and vocals, she captivates audiences, giving a true kitchen party experience.

Get your on and grab your tickets to 2023 now at https://bit.ly/3G7LFfz.

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Another talented musician that we're pleased and proud to bring to the Main Stage at this year's party is vocalist John Young.

John is a staple performer with Handel’s Messiah at the National Arts Centre / Centre national des Arts with the Cantata Singers of Ottawa and has graced the stage as a soloist with Big Soul Project Community Choir. He has shared that he first tasted Haggis at Knox Presbyterian Church Ottawa in 2001 when he moved from Edmonton to Ottawa, sparking interest in his own heritage and all things Scottish! John used the pandemic to go deeper and learn songs based on the poetry of Robert Burns.

Get your tickets to 2023 now at https://bit.ly/3G7LFfz.

(Did you know that paying members receive ticket discounts? Become a member today! https://bit.ly/3STBId8)

Digital Content Producer, arts journalist and author Jonathan Melville shares his thoughts on Scottish film, including his pick for the next James Bond! Have a quick listen. 🎧

Five Fast Questions with Jonathan Melville | 63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation Podcast We've asked author and journalist Jonathan Melville - a man who *literally* wrote the book on Local Hero - five fast questions about Scottish film. Here&a...

Did you know that Robbie Burns Day is only 50 days away? It's true!

Reck the Rede and save the date 💾📅 for 's supper, coming to you on January 20, 2024. Keep following us for more details, and remember that paying members get advance notice to this and other fabulous events.

The Ottawa Scottish diaspora gathered at Ottawa City Hall to view the Saltire 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 flag raised in recognition of St. Andrew’s Day and Scottish Heritage Day on Thursday. Alan James, President of the St. Andrew’s Society of Ottawa joined John McLuckie, Chair of the Scottish Society of Ottawa in hosting, with special remarks from Councillor Lane Johnson and John Devine, Head of Scottish Government Canada. Refreshments and tunes followed at Deacon Brodies Pub.

Hello December! As the temperature continues to drop and we count the days until Christmas, we're also counting the days until 2023. We're pleased to continue to share the amazing musical talent that will grace the Main Stage at this year's party.

The MudMen (THE OFFICIAL MUDMEN PAGE) are Canada’s Celtic Rock Warriors, always entertaining and definitely unique! A blast of Celtic energy whose members are known to be characters both on and off the stage. First discovered in 1993 as “The Campbell Brothers”, and Established in 1998 as the Mudmen, they are celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year.

Get your tickets to 2023 now https://bit.ly/3G7LFfz. Don't wait, VIP tickets are already more than 50% sold out! 🎊🎊🎊

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Over 5 million Canadians claim Scottish heritage! Happy St. Andrew’s Day to our friends and followers near and far. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Scotland is more than a place, it’s a feeling. 🏴

To celebrate St Andrew's Day we asked you and many others from around the globe, 'What makes you feel connected to Scotland?' and from those answers we created this.❤️

People near and far shared their connections and feelings, memories and love, so our artist could create this beautiful illustration of all the things you feel make Scotland, well Scotland!

So, wherever you’re celebrating in the world today, Happy St Andrew’s Day.

🎨 IG/chelseafrew

On the Eve of St. Andrew’s Day, the Scottish Society of Ottawa Executive members celebrated at Earnscliffe National Historic Site of Canada. Thank you to Her Excellency Susannah Goshko, Ambassador, British High Commission, Ottawa and John Devine, Head of Scottish Affairs Canada for hosting an absolutely brilliant reception. 🎉 🇨🇦 ❤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

As we get closer to ! 2023 we'll be introducing you to the fabulous musicians who'll be performing on the Main Stage.

The RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers: National Capital Region have been a mainstay of the National Capital Region since 2000. They have performed locally, nationally and across the globe representing the RCMP and Canada. They will help bring in the New Year in Scotland (7:00 P.M. our time) and in Ottawa at midnight. Showing off their piping, drumming and dancing skills at Hogman-eh! is a great way for this big band to conclude their 150th anniversary year of the RCMP.

Get your tickets to 2023 now https://bit.ly/3G7LFfz. Don't wait, VIP tickets are already more than 50% sold out! 🎊🎊🎊

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Don't forget: tomorrow and Wednesday ScotlandShop will be at the Delta Hotels by Marriott Ottawa City Centre, with their Pop Up Store and measuring service. SSO members receive an exclusive 5% discount on their services! This is the perfect time to make sure your kilt is ready for all of the exciting events coming up.

➡ Information on ScotlandShop's Pop Up Store https://bit.ly/3RiOKzR
➡ Become a member of the Scottish Society of Ottawa today https://bit.ly/3STBId8

Looking for something to do tonight? It’s not too late to get tickets to the 2023 Ottawa Celtic Showcase!

When: TONIGHT Saturday November 25th from 7:00-9:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM).
Where: Ecole Academie Secondaire de la Salle at 501 Old St. Patrick Street in Ottawa

Tickets available online! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ottawa-celtic-showcase-tickets-745588965667?utm_experiment=control_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios

Adult (ages 13+) $25
Child (ages 7-12) $15
Under 6 years of age is free

Join us for an evening filled with Celtic inspired entertainment! In addition to showcasing local Ottawa area Highland dancers, the show will have many guest appearances, including:

Ottawa highland dancing schools from across the city
Musician and entertainer Anna Ludlow
The RCMP Pipes, Drums and Dancers
The Ottawa Police Services Pipes and Drums
Scottish Country Dancers
The Reel Ottawa Dance Company
We hope to see you there!

Ottawa Celtic Showcase Enjoy an evening of Celtic inspired entertainment at the 2023 Ottawa Celtic Showcase!

As we get closer to ! 2023 we'll be introducing you to the fabulous musicians who'll be performing on the Main Stage.

Meet Ally the Piper! Ally is a multi-instrumentalist out of New York. She specializes in Celtic instrumentation, such as the Highland Bagpipe, Scottish Smallpipe, Irish whistles, and vocals. At age 16, Ally became a world champion performing on the Highland Bagpipe and holds several domestic and international titles. She performs professionally, and virtually through her various social media platforms where she has amassed nearly three million followers, making her the most followed bagpiper on the internet.

Get your tickets to 2023 now https://bit.ly/3G7LFfz.

(Did you know that our members receive ticket discounts? Become a member today! https://bit.ly/3STBId8)

New Year's Eve Party - HOGMAN-EH! 2023 Ring in the New Year with an epic celebration of all things Scottish, eh! Right in the nation's capital.

One week away! Celebrate St. Andrew's Day and Scottish Heritage Day by joining us on November 30th at City Hall for the raising of the Saltire (St. Andrew's Cross and Scotland's flag), followed by a gathering at Deacon Brodies.

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Get your tickets for Hogman-Eh! now! This year's party includes the ever-popular Great Scot party for kids and the Hall of Origins, followed by a fantastic evening of lively Celtic Ceilidh-style entertainment. Take it in while enjoying delicious Scottish food and drink.

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New Year's Eve Party - HOGMAN-EH! 2023 Ring in the New Year with an epic celebration of all things Scottish, eh! Right in the nation's capital.

Don't miss ScotlandShop when they come to Ottawa on November 28 & 29! If you're a Full Member of the Scottish Society of Ottawa, you're eligible for an exclusive discount. Check out our website for more details: https://ottscot.ca/new-events-3

Brilliant opportunity to hear Robert Holmes Thomson CM), the Guelph Scottish Studies Society's 2023 Scot of the Year Award recipient!

On November 28th at 7pm join R.H. Thomson, one of Canada's finest actors, as he presents his ambitious and audacious non-fiction work "By the Ghost Light." This is a free event but requires you to reserve a ticket.

https://writersfestival.org/events/fall-2023-in-person-events/by-the-ghost-light

Former As it Happens Host Carol Off has this to say about it

"R.H. Thomson reminds us that every casualty in war is a human being with a life unfinished. And each loss becomes a precious story passed on through the ages, resonating through generations and shaping who we become. This book is a beautiful tribute to a family that suffered tremendous losses, but it's subtext warns of the consequences of war. And why enduring peace is imperative."

Iconic 60 Years Old single malt, first bottled 37 years ago sells for CAD$3.7 million, a auction record. 🥃 Notes of “rich dark fruits, black cherry compote alongside sticky dates, followed by intense sweet antique oak. Dark chocolate, treacle, ginger … the notes go on and on,” quotes Macallan’s Master Whisky Maker Kirsteen Campbell. Who would invite to share the first few drams?

Bottle of Scotch whisky sells for a record US$2.7 million at auction Just 40 bottles of The Macallan 1926 were bottled in 1986 after being aged in sherry casks for 60 years

Yessss!! We are so confident they will be successful! 🥁

The Glengarry Highland Games and the PPBSO Going for a Guinness World Record in 2024! The PPBSO & Maxville games attempt at setting a Guinness World Record at the 2024 Glengarry Highland Games.

Lest we forget