Our Roots Are in Culture and Care
Since 1845, Chicago Scots have welcomed everyone who is Scottish by birth, by heritage, or simply by inclination. If you believe in our core values of culture and care, we invite and encourage you to become a member. We are committed to caring for seniors at Caledonia Senior Living and caring for Scotland. When you join or renew you will receive a world of benefits from two great organizations. So pick up your passport and head to Scotland or enjoy the Trust’s online programming at home.
Chicago Scots’ Pledge to Care
- We are proud to be the only Scottish Society in the world to own and operate a senior community called Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care
- Over the past 114 years, we have provided care in a Scottish way to thousands of seniors
- We opened the MacLean House in 2016 to expand our services to include an award-winning model of memory care
Chicago Scots’ Pledge to Culture
- We are proud to be the first charity in Illinois, founded as the Illinois Saint Andrew Society in 1845
- Our St. Andrew’s Day Gala – the Feast of the Haggis – is the oldest black tie event in Chicago
- The pipe band competition at our Highland Games is the largest in North America
- For 179 years we have nourished the enduring Scottish values of equality, education, and enterprise
National Trust for Scotland’s Pledge to Protect
You will enjoy complimentary access at all NTS heritage sites!
100+
Iconic Scottish Places
39
Major Gardens
8
National Nature Reserves
38
Historic Houses and Castles
187,000
Acres of Countryside
10,000
Archaeological Sites
300,000
Artifacts
46
Munros
For more than a century, members of our Scottish Society have enjoyed local benefits while supporting our mission of care at Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care. This will continue. Through this reciprocal membership program, Chicago Scots members will now receive a world of benefits from two great organizations. We are investing in caring for Scotland’s irreplaceable natural and cultural heritage because it’s the right thing to do and our members will benefit. Caring for Scotland in addition to caring for Caledonia Senior Living is a win-win.”
~ Gus Noble
OBE, President of Chicago Scots
“We look forward to welcoming Chicago Scots to Scotland. The reciprocal membership program will help the National Trust care for Scotland’s ancient houses, battlefields, castles, coastlines and more, as well as the plants, animals and birds that live there.”
~ Kirstin Bridier
Executive Director of National Trust for Scotland USA
Become a Member
Join for the Culture...Stay for the Care!
Individual
$60/year
Membership supports Chicago Scots dual mission of culture and care. Since 1845, Chicago Scots have nourished Scottish identity through service, fellowship, and celebration of Scottish culture - all to benefit our primary charity, Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.
Your tax-deductible individual membership will include all benefits at both Chicago Scots and the National Trust for Scotland for one year.
Family
$100/year
Family membership is for two adults and 4 children ages 17 and under. The Chicago Scots family membership is a great way to share time honored Scottish traditions that nurture cultural identity in our modern world.
Your tax-deductible family membership will include all benefits at both Chicago Scots and the National Trust for Scotland for one year. You will receive two NTS USA membership cards.
Life
$1,000
Life members enjoy exclusive benefits while demonstrating a deep commitment to the founding values of the Chicago Scots. They donate at a higher level to ensure the enduring resonance of the principles we hold dear.
Life Membership is for one individual. Your gift is an investment in permanence and is fully tax deductible. Life Members may add additional members for $500.
Questions?
Yourmembershipmatters@chicagoscots.org
Please allow 4 weeks to receive your NTS membership card via US Postal Service
Need expedited service?
We can share a digital card good for your travel dates within 4 business days
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.