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Operation Christmas at Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care

Dec 23, 2020 | Community

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care thanks to the generosity of Mark Wilken, former owner of Hollyberry, a holiday store in Oklahoma. Mark donated his entire store inventory to Chicago Scots. It’s a story...

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Chicago Scots to host 19th Annual Kilted Classic, Reimagined

Sep 12, 2020 | Community

The Chicago Scots, the oldest non-profit organization in Illinois, is thrilled to announce their 19th Annual Kilted Classic Reimagined, running Thursday, October 1 to Sunday, October 4. 2020. Hosted virtually for the first time since its inception, the Kilted Classic...

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Chicago Scots hosts The 2020 Virtual Scottish Festival and Highland Games

Aug 2, 2020 | Community

On Saturday, August 1, 2020, Chicago Scots hosted the 34th Annual Scottish Festival and Highland Games! Due to COVID-19, the event was held virtually this year for the first time ever. This year’s Games were a one-of-a-kind experience and were free to all to...

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Ways to Observe Tartan Day While Sheltered in Place

Apr 6, 2020 | Community

National Tartan Day recognizes the contributions of Scottish Americans to the U.S. and commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Arbroath 700 years ago which declared Scottish independence. For 175- years Chicago Scots have delivered on life’s most important most...

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