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 States
Nicht 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 States
Scottish 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 States
108th 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.
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineThe World of the Clans in Late-Medieval Gaelic Scotland
Professor Martin MacGregor, PhD, Senior Lecturer, Scottish History, University of Glasgow, Scotland
Scottish Genealogy Group
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States
Scottish American History Forum
OnlineScotland and the First World War
Matthew Dziennik, PhD, Associate Professor, British and British Imperial History, History Department, United States Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD
179th Annual Saint Andrew’s Day Gala – the ‘Feast of the Haggis’ – Save the Date
Palmer House Chicago 17 E. Monroe Street 17 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin 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.
Scottish North American Community Conference HUB
Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care (Heritage Hall) 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United StatesThe 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).
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
OnlineThe Black Watch - History and Impact
Dr. Derek Patrick, PhD, Lecturer, School of History, University of St. Andrews, Scotland
Burns Supper 2025 at Gorton Center
Gorton Community Center 400 E. Illinois Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesBack 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!
Every year at our Scottish Festival & Highland Games, the Chicago Scots feature a family or an organization as our Honored Clan. This year, to recognize and celebrate its’ strong Scottish roots, our Honored Clan is Rotary International. We are proud to announce that Rotary International’s Scottish President, Gordon McInally has agreed to lead our Parade of Tartans at 12:30 p.m. Gordon will also receive the Salute to the Chieftain from the Massed Pipe Bands at approximately 6.30pm on Saturday, June 15, 2024.