The 175th Annual Virtual St. Andrew’s Day Gala “Feast of the Haggis”
OnlineCelebrate 175 years of Chicago Scots! Our virtual event will be hosted on St. Andrew’s Day, November 30th. Join us as we salute our Scottish identity, honor distinguished leaders and support the vital work of Caledonia Senior Living.
BABC Chicago Monthly Lunch Chat
OnlineThe Chicago Scots are proud to partner with the British American Business Council Chicago for its Monthly Lunch Chat Network Event.
The April lunch chat will feature Gus Noble and Dawn Miller of Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living.
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: The Historic Archive Collections of the National Trust for Scotland, with a focus on St. Kilda
Presenter: Ian Riches, Archivist, Historic Archive Collections and Properties, The National Trust for Scotland
Dram and Discussion Series
OnlineTopic: Scotland’s Future Post-Election
Presenters:
Professor Euan Hague, Ph.D., Director of School of Public Service, DePaul University, DePaul University
Board of Governors, Chicago Scots
Professor Mark Blyth, Ph.D., Director of William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, Brown University
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Scottish Politics in 2021: The United Kingdom, Brexit, and the Independence Movement
Presenter: Euan Hague, Ph.D., Professor and Director, School of Public Service, DePaul University
Scottish Business Forum Series
OnlineTopic: Scot Forge Mission Critical for Mars and Scotland’s Race to Space
Presenters:
Jason Artner, Scot Forge
Matt Davis, Scot Forge
John Innes, Scottish Space Leadership Council
Dram & Discussion
OnlineTopic: Scotland's Chances in the Euro Cup
Guest Speakers:
Jamie Smith
(Scotland, Celtic, Aberdeen, ADO Den Haag, Colorado Rapids)
Academy Director, Nashville Soccer Club
Rory Hedderly
Deputy Head of the Scottish Government USA
Murray Findlay
Director of Coaching, Chicago Edge Soccer Club
England vs Scotland: Euro Cup Watch Party
Elmhurst Brewing Company 171 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL, United StatesJoin the Chicago Scots and our friends at the Elmhurst Brewing Company to watch Scotland's second match versus England in the 2021 EUFA Euro Cup.
Scotland’s Most Popular Show-The Highland Games Post Pandemic
OnlineScotland’s Most Popular Show-The Highland Games Post-Pandemic
Join Chicago Scots for this special tribute to one of Scotland’s oldest and most treasured traditions as we look to the future of our beloved Highland Games.
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: King James II and VII: The Forgotten Jacobite
Presenter: Alastair J. Mann, Senior Lecturer, Department of History, University of Stirling, Scotland
Scottish University Alumni Event
Duke of Perth 2827 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, United StatesAre you a Scottish university alumni? Chicago Scots will co-sponsor an-in person meet up at the Duke of Perth on July 22 with the Scottish University Alumni Association of Chicago. Space is limited and advance registration is required.
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: The Scots of Chicago's North Shore
Presenter: David Forlow, Co-Author of Scots of Chicago's North Shore
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Scottish Fiddle Music - The Art and the Legacy
Presenter: Alistair McCulloch, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Glasgow, Scotland
New Member Welcome Toast with Gus Noble
OnlineJoin Gus Noble, Chicago Scots President, to learn about the mission of Chicago Scots, see ways to get involved, and meet other new members.
20th Annual Kilted Classic Golf Tournament
Cantigny Golf Course 27W270 Mack Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesA day of golf and Scottish fun at Cantigny Golf Club to benefit Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care.
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Signs, symbols and sedition: the material culture of Jacobitism
Presenter: David S Forsyth, Interim Keeper, Art & Design, Department of Art & Design, National Museums Scotland
Through the Eyes of Experts: COP 26 and Beyond
OnlineThrough the Eyes of Experts: COP 26 and Beyond
A virtual discussion on conservation and the upcoming U.N. climate change summit in Glasgow
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: The Scottish-American Association, 1919-1923: A Case Study into Scottish and American Elite Connections After the First World War
Presenter: Stephen Bowman, Lecturer in History, Department of History, University of Stirling, Scotland
The 176th Saint Andrew’s Day Gala “The Feast of the Haggis”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesDecember 3, 2021 - Chicago Scots will be holding our 176th Saint Andrew's Day Gala at the Chicago History Museum.
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: The University of the Highlands and Islands - The History and Future of Secondary Education in the Highlands
The story of the University of the Highlands and Islands, its evolution, and vision for the future, including the Centre for History’s evolution within the university, and how it has become internationally renowned for its teaching and research in Highland, Scottish and wider-world history.
A Wee Winter Warmer
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesThe Chicago Scots invite alumni of Scottish universities to a COVID-careful event, the Wee Winter Warmer. Meet the National Chef of Scotland, Gary Maclean, who will share insights on the COP26 UN Summit and his role as spokesperson for Zero Waste Scotland
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Reverend James Fraser and the Highlands Before Culloden
Presenter: Professor David Worthington, Professor, Head of the Centre for History, University of Highlands and Islands, Inverness, Scotland
Meet Scotland’s New Makar on Robert Burns’ Birthday
OnlineVirtual Event and Q&A – Live 2 p.m. CST Join Gus Noble for a conversation with Kathleen Jamie, on her career, Robert Burns, her concern […]
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: ‘’Scotland's Greatest Cultural Gift to the World: the Scottish Enlightenment and How It Came About"
Presenter:
Sir Tom Devine Kt OBE FRSE FBA
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Celtic and Norse PLACE Names in the North
Presenter: Professor Donna Heddle, MA (Hons), PhD, FHEA, FSA Scot, FRSA
Director of the UHI Institute for Northern Studies
Orkney College, University of Highlands and Islands, Orkney, Scotland
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: The Council, the Union and the 'Patriot': The Scottish Privy Council, Anglo-Scottish, Union and Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun
Presenter: Alastair J. Mann, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of History, University of Stirling, Scotland
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Border Reivers - The Unknown Clans of the Lowlands
Presenter: Bruce S. Allardice, J.D., Instructor Social & Behavioral Science, History, Political Science, South Suburban, College, South Holland, Illinois
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: The Reputations of Dr. David Livingstone
Presenter: Professor James J. Smyth, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Department of History, University of Stirling, Scotland
The 36th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games
The Scottish Festival & Highland Games will return June 17 & 18, 2022!
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Alma College's Dramatic Arts and Scottish Heritage
Presenter: Professor Scott Mackenzie, PhD, Professor and Director of Theatre in the Department of Theatre and Dance, Alma College, Alma, Michigan
Scottish American History Forum
Politics and Alliances of the Carolina Scots During the Revolutionary War
Presenter: Donald C. McLeod, FSAScot, Southern Pines, North Carolina
The 106th Scottish Home Picnic
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesAll are welcome to join residents, families and staff on Saturday, August 6th for our 106th Annual Summer Picnic. Live music, food, Highland Dancing, bagpipes, kids games and much more!
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: The Lives of the Medieval Leges Marchiarum Treatise
Presenter: Dr. Professor Cynthia J. Neville, FRHistS, FSAScot, Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Adjunct Professor, Department of History, University of Guelph, Canada
The 21st Annual Kilted Classic
Cantigny Golf Course 27W270 Mack Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesJoin us for the most unique golf tournament this side of the pond. Experience an authentic Scottish day as we take you from hole to hole, celebrating all things Scotland to the tune of bagpipes. Enjoy performances from Highland Dancers and get a taste of Scotland’s finest with whisky, beer and food stations on the course. In addition to more standard golf competitions, we offer our own twist with our Scottish trivia, beat the Scot, and the chance to win a bottle of whisky on every hole.
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Mass Global Emigration from Scotland in the Nineteenth Century: A Puzzle from the Scottish Past
Presenter: Sir Tom Devine Kt OBE HonMRIA FRSE FBA MAE
Author Donald S Murray at the Admiral at the Lake
The Admiral at the Lake 929 W Foster Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin the Chicago Scots and multi-award-winning Scottish writer Donald S Murray speaking on Scottish emigration, culture, language, history and his best-selling, prize-winning historical novels As the Women Lay Dreaming and In a veil of Mist.
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Scottish Settlement of Prince Edward Island and Its Implications for Island Society and Culture
Presenter: Professor Edward MacDonald, PhD, Department of History, University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
The Annual 177th Saint Andrew’s Day Gala “The Feast of the Haggis”
Chicago History Museum 1601 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe Chicago Scots enthusiastically invite everyone who is Scottish by birth, by heritage or simply by inclination to come and enjoy an evening of history, community & culture as the oldest charity in Illinois hosts an evening of Scottish fun at Chicago’s oldest cultural museum, the Chicago History Museum.
Chicago Scots Annual Holiday Party & General Meeting
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesAs we approach Saint Andrew’s Day and the Holiday Season, we wish you and your loved ones health and every happiness on behalf of the […]
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Anglo-Scottish Borders – Violence, Custom and Laws Broken
Presenter: Professor Cynthia J. Neville, PhD, FRHistS, FSAScot, Professor Emeritus at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Adjunct Professor, Department of History, University of Guelph, Canada
SCOTLAND & POETRY Celebrate Modern Poetry and the Legacy of Robert Burns
OnlineListen and join in to Gus Noble’s conversation with prize-winning poet and author Michael Pedersen, one of Scotland’s brightest young talents.
Robert Burns: A Tribute to Scotland’s National Bard
Martyrs' 3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us for an evening of poetry, song and Scottish fun at Martyrs'. Admission is free!
Nicht Wi’ Burns
Grand Ballroom of the Oak Lawn Hilton 9333 S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, United StatesFor Honest Men and Bonnie Lassies! Commemorating Scotland's greatest poet, Robert Burns.
Burns Night Supper
Gorton Community Center 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesThe Chicago Scots are partnering with the Gorton Center and the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff to host the celebration of 18th-century Scottish poet […]
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Robert the Bruce, King of Scotland Presenter: Bruce S. Allardice, J.D., Instructor Social & Behavioral Science, History, Political Science, South Suburban College, South Holland, Illinois […]
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Imaginary Friendship”: John Adams and Jonathan Sewall and their American Revolution
Presenter: Professor Dr. Colin Nicolson F.R.Hist.S., Editor of the Bernard Papers, Faculty of Arts and Humanities: History and Politics, University of Stirling, Scotland
Judson University’s 2023 World Leaders Forum
Judson University 1151 N State St Herrick Chapel Elgin, IL 60123 1151 N State St, Elgin, IL, United StatesJoin us on March 21, 2023, for a dialogue facilitated by the Chicago Scots' President Gus Noble OBE in celebration of the 100th anniversary of Scotsman Eric Liddell’s historic win at the 1924 Olympics. The World Leaders Forum will reflect on Liddell’s life and legacy, which inspired the film “Chariots of Fire.”
Scottish American History Forum
Topic: Victorian Travelers in Scotland
Presenter: Professor Kevin James, PhD
Scottish Studies Foundation Chair, and Professor of History, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada
Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Hill House
The Chicago Club 81 E Van Buren St, Chicago, IL, United StatesThe National Trust for Scotland Foundation USA and The Chicago Scots invite you to Charles Rennie Mackintosh and Hill House
A conversation with Philip Long OBE FRSE, Chief Executive, National Trust for Scotland and Tony Jones CBE, Former Director, Glasgow School of Art President-emeritus, Art Institute of Chicago about Scotland, design, and conservation, from the restoration of natural landscapes to the preservation of the world-renowned designs of Mackintosh and the challenges being addressed by heritage bodies around the world.
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Irish Futures: Ireland and Northern Ireland
Speaker: Brendan O'Leary, PhD (LSE), FRSA, MRIA (hon), Lauder Professor of Political Science, University of Pennsylvania and Fulbright Scholar to Ireland 2021-22, NUI-Galway, Honorary Professor of Political Science Queen’s University Belfast
Scottish American History Forum
Online & The History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff 509 E Deerpath Rd, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesTopic: The History of the Highland Colonial Settlement of the Upper Cape Fear and Upper Pee Dee Regions of the Carolinas
Speaker: Bill Caudill, Director, The Scottish Heritage Center, and Instructor St. Andrews University Pipe Band, St. Andrews University, Laurinburg, North Carolina
The 37th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games
Hamilton Lakes, Itasca 1 Pierce Pl, Itasca, IL, United StatesThe Scottish Festival & Highland Games will return June 16 & 17, 2023! Get your tickets now.
The Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Maine Ulster Scots Project and Ulster History on the Eastern Frontier
Speaker: John Mann, PLS, Founder and Chairman Emeritus Maine Ulster Scots Project
Scottish Genealogy Group
OnlineTopic: Using One Note to Enhance Your Research Presenter: Liz Ross Professional genealogist, Liz draws upon more than 30 years of learning and research when […]
The 107th Annual Scottish Home Picnic
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesAll are welcome to join residents, families and staff on Saturday, August 5th for our 107th Annual Summer Picnic. Live music, food, Highland Dancing, bagpipes, kids games and much more!
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: The Story Of Scottish Democracy: And Where We Are Now
Speaker: Christopher Thomson, Counsellor, Head of Scottish Government USA, British Embassy, Washington, DC
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: The Highlands and Islands After 1746: Law, Power, and Resistance
Speaker: Dr. Matthew P. Dziennik, Associate Professor, British and British Imperial History, History Department, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland
Wayne Rethford & Peter Georgeson’s Celebration of Life and Memorial
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesThe Board of Governors of the Illinois Saint Andrew Society invite you to a celebration of the lives and friendship of two of Chicago's greatest Scots, as we pay our grateful respect to Peter Georgeson and Wayne Rethford.
The 22nd Annual Kilted Classic Golf Tournament at Cantigny
Cantigny Golf Course 27W270 Mack Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesRegister below to be notified when Kilted Classic Tickets go on sale!
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: The Memory of John Paul Jones in Scottish-American Relations, 1890s-1970s
Speaker: Dr Stephen Bowman and Dr György Tóth, Lecturers in History, University of Stirling, Scotland
Scottish Genealogy Group
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesSpeaker: Lynne Jeffers
Topic: Ways to Research Your Family History, and Not Just Search
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Religion in Scotland: Medieval Times to the Present
Speaker: Dr. Marjory Harper, Professor and Chair in History, School of Divinity, History and Philosophy, King's College, University of Aberdeen, Scotland
The Annual 178th Saint Andrew’s Day Gala “The Feast of the Haggis”
The Chicago Scots invite everyone who is Scottish by birth, by heritage or simply by inclination to come and enjoy an evening of history, community & culture at Wintrust Grand Banking Hall.
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Scots of 18th Century: Scotland, Colonial America and the War For Independence
Speaker: Constance Nestor, FSAScot, MA, BA, Independent Historian, PhD Candidate Liberty University, Governor Chicago Scots/ Illinois Saint Andrew Society
Chicago Scots Annual Holiday Party & General Meeting
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesAs we approach Saint Andrew’s Day and the Holiday Season, we wish you and your loved ones health and every happiness on behalf of the Board of Governors of the Illinois Saint Andrew Society, the Chicago Scots and everyone at Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care. All Chicago Scots Members are welcome to join the festivities and vote on the new slate of Society Governors.
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Mary, Queen of Scots- Myths versus Realities
Presenter: Bruce S. Allardice, J.D., Instructor Social & Behavioral Science, History, Political Science, South Suburban College, South Holland, Illinois
Scottish Genealogy Group
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesNicht Wi’ Burns
Grand Ballroom of the Oak Lawn Hilton 9333 S. Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, United StatesEmail nichtwiburns@gmail.com to be added to our invitation list.
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: The Burning Land: One Family's Passage Through the Civil War and into the West
Speaker: David O. Stewart, Historian and Author of George Washington, The Summer of 1787, Impeached, Madison's Gift, American Emperor and others.
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Ulster Scots, Princeton University and Founding of the University of North Carolina in1795: Role of William R. Davie, War Hero
Speaker: Donald C. McLeod, FSAScot, FCCP, Historian and former Professor of Pharmacology at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Duke University North Carolina, and State University, Buffalo, New York, Southern Pines, NC
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Scottish American Military Society - The Legacy and the Pride
Presenter: Kenneth A. Lloyd, National Commander, The Scottish American Military Society, USA
Scottish Genealogy Group
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesScottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Robert Burns: As He Sees Us and We See Him
Presenter: Gus Noble OBE, President, Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: The Legacy of the Glencoe Massacre
Speaker: Dr. Ryan Burns, PhD, Assistant Professor of History, Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, AL
38th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games Volunteer Opportunities
DuPage County Fairgrounds 2015 Manchester Road, Wheaton, United StatesSign up to be notified when volunteer opportunities at the 38th Scottish Festival & Highland Games are released. Volunteer's weekend admission is free!
The 38th Annual Scottish Festival & Highland Games
dupage county fair grounds 2015 Manchester Road, N County Farm Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesThe 2024 Scottish Festival & Highland Games will be moving to its new home at the DuPage County Fairgrounds, June 14 – 15.
Tickets will be going on sale next week and as always Children 12 and under are free! Register to get notified when ticket go on sale!
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Climatic Change - Scotland Compared to North America
Speaker: Dr. Graeme Morton, Professor in Modern History, School of Humanities, University of Dundee, Scotland
Scottish Genealogy Group
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States108th Scottish Home Picnic
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesJoin us for a summer celebration of family & community! Live Music Food Highland Dancing Petting Zoo (11am-1pm) Children’s Games Raffles Facepainting (1pm - 3pm) […]
The Board of Governors invite you to the Grand Opening of the Duke of Perth at its new home
Duke of Perth 2827 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, United StatesAfter 35 years on Clark Street, Chicago’s best Scottish Pub, the Duke of Perth has moved to a new home on Broadway. You are invited […]
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: The History, Nature, and Relevance of Scottish Foods
Speaker: Sarah McCaslin Dziennik, PhD, Adjunct Professor, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
Skerryvore with Chicago Scots
North Shore Center for the Performing Arts 9501 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, ILBuy in August and Save $10!* Unlock Offer using code SCOTS Three time winners of Scotland’s ‘Live Act of the Year’ award, Skerryvore have evolved […]
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineTopic: Failing to Make Peace: Adam Ferguson, the Carlyle Commision and the Scottish Enlightenment in America Speaker: Professor Michael Brown, FRHistS, Professor and Chair in […]
23rd Annual Kilted Classic Golf Tournament
Cantigny Golf Course 27W270 Mack Rd, Wheaton, IL, United StatesChicago Scots will return to Cantigny Golf Club for the game the Scots invented. Join us for a great day of golf with Scottish flair followed by the Awards dinner for our winners. All golfers welcomed.