Posts Categorized "Community"

In Memorium – Edward Wayne Rethford – 5th May 1927 – 31st July 2023

Aug 30, 2023 | Caledonia, Community

Wayne’s Portrait in the Rethford Dinning Room at Caledonia Senior Living Wayne Rethford, who has died aged 96, was a stalwart of the Scottish-American community, a visionary leader in the field of senior care, a talented writer and an extraordinarily compelling...

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Gus Noble represents the Scottish diaspora at the National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh

Jul 5, 2023 | Community

Chicago Scots President and CEO, Gus Noble, was invited to attend the Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication at St Giles’ Cathedral that was held earlier today in Edinburgh. Gus’s invitation was as representative of the Scottish diaspora, a role that means a lot to...

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This Morning, Gus Noble Received His Officer of the Most Excellent Order At the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh

Jul 5, 2023 | Community

Two years after Chicago Scots President and CEO, Gus Noble, was named an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (OBE) by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, he received the honor at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh. Accompanied by his mother,...

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Skye the Clydesdale Horse coming to the Games

Jun 14, 2023 | Community

Meet Skye! When Skye’s owner Debra Liga first saw Skye available she was searching for geldings and passed her over. After renewing her search later and taking the advice of horse friends to consider a mare, Debra noticed Skye, a Clydesdale, was still available. One...

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Learn about Cooking Scottish Cuisine with Chef Gary Maclean, National Chef of Scotland

Jun 13, 2023 | Community

Gary Maclean, National Chef of Scotland, will be performing three live, complimentary, cooking demonstrations in the Culinary & Whisky Tent at the 2023 Scottish Festival & Highland Games. 11:00am – Glorious SeafoodCullen SkinkScallop and Black Pudding with...

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See the Pipe Bands Competing at This Year’s Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Jun 12, 2023 | Community

This year’s piping and drumming competition at the Scottish Festival & Highland Games is the largest in North America. The competitions are facilitated by the Midwest Pipe Band Association. See the full list of bands that will be competing this year below....

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