Celebrate 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.

The 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.

Topic: 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

Topic: 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

Topic: 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

Join 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

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.

Are 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.

Join Gus Noble, Chicago Scots President, to learn about the mission of Chicago Scots, see ways to get involved, and meet other new members.

A day of golf and Scottish fun at Cantigny Golf Club to benefit Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care.

Through the Eyes of Experts:  COP 26 and Beyond
A virtual discussion on conservation and the upcoming U.N. climate change summit in Glasgow 

December 3, 2021 - Chicago Scots will be holding our 176th Saint Andrew's Day Gala at the Chicago History Museum.

The 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

Virtual 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 […]

The Scottish Festival & Highland Games will return June 17 & 18, 2022!

Join 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.

Join 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.

The 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.

As 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 […]

Listen and join in to Gus Noble’s conversation with prize-winning poet and author Michael Pedersen, one of Scotland’s brightest young talents.

Join us for an evening of poetry, song and Scottish fun at Martyrs'. Admission is free!

For Honest Men and Bonnie Lassies! Commemorating Scotland's greatest poet, Robert Burns. 

The 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 […]

Join 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.”

The 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. 

The Scottish Festival & Highland Games will return June 16 & 17, 2023! Get your tickets now.

Register below to be notified when Kilted Classic Tickets go on sale!

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.

As 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.

Join the Chicago Scots at Martyrs' Live for a very special Burns Supper!

Email nichtwiburns@gmail.com to be added to our invitation list.

Sign up to be notified when volunteer opportunities at the 38th Scottish Festival & Highland Games are released. Volunteer's weekend admission is free!

The 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!

After 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 […]

Buy 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 […]

Chicago 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.

Join us at the iconic Palmer House for Chicago’s longest running black tie gala when Chicago Scots honor Scottish historian and economist Niall Ferguson as the 2024 Distinguished Citizen.

The Chicago Scots will host a SNACC HUB at Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care in North Riverside. Come to Heritage Hall, connect virtually to the in-person Conference in Alexandria Virginia on Friday December 6th (1:30pm-4:30pm CST) and Saturday December 7th (1:30pm-4:45pm CST).

As 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 […]

Back by popular demand Chicago Scots is pleased to partner with Gorton Center and the History Center of Lake Forest/Lake Bluff to host an authentic Burns Supper for everyone who is Scottish by birth, by heritage or simply by inclination.  Gather your friends etc. Gather your friends and join us for Burns Night where we’ll honor the life and works of this legendary Scottish poet with supper, haggis, whisky and more!