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Posted January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

Harry Potter Sites & Connections in Scotland

By Catherine McKinley The seven wildly popular Harry Potter books spawned, as is well known, several movies. As the 2023 Oscars ceremonies approach, a visit to Scotland’s Harry Potter filming …

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Posted January 31, 2023January 31, 2023

Tastes of Scotland: Orkney Lentil Brö

By Carolyn McDonald Graf It’s always entertaining to come across an unusual recipe and then look into its origin and the origin of the ingredients. This recipe may seem odd …

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Posted December 15, 2022February 1, 2023

Whisky Tasting 2023

SOLD OUT Don’t delay getting your tickets for our annual whisky tasting–it always sells out! Where Prestonwood Country Club 300 Prestonwood Parkway, Cary NC 27513919-467-2566 When February 23, 20236:30-8:30 p.m. What’s …

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Posted November 30, 2022November 30, 2022

Scotland’s Winter Holidays

Christmas, in Scotland, like all of the United Kingdom, was banned during the reign of Oliver Cromwell, which ran from 1653 – 1658 (his death). Instead of Christmas observances involving …

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Posted November 30, 2022November 30, 2022

Tastes of Scotland: Atholl Brose

By Carolyn McDonald Graf Atholl Brose is a whisky liquor traditionally served during Hogmany, the Scottish New Year. It is a combination of whisky, honey, oatmeal, and often cream. Its …

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Posted September 28, 2022September 28, 2022

Volunteer of the Year: John Sprague

At the 2022 Annual General Meeting, SCOT President Ruth Suehle announced the 2022  SCOT Volunteer of the Year, John Sprague. Family John was born in Yokohama, Japan, where his father …

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Posted September 28, 2022September 28, 2022

Scotland & Queen Elizabeth II

By Catherine McKinley As is very well known, Queen Elizabeth II passed away on Sept. 8th, 2022. She was considered to be, mainly, the Queen Of England, however, her Scottish …

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Posted September 28, 2022October 3, 2022

Tastes of Scotland: Balmoral Chicken

By Carolyn McDonald Graf Balmoral Castle, located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, 50 miles west of Aberdeen, has been a favorite vacation spot of the British royalty since 1852, when it was …

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Posted January 26, 2022February 28, 2022

Whisky Tasting 2022

We have a limit of 30 tickets and tend to sell out, so be sure to get yours before they’re gone! This year’s event is now sold out. Where Prestonwood …

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Posted January 23, 2022January 23, 2022

Pat Johnston Memorial Competitions

FUSTA and EUSPBA Sanctioned Events Highland Dance Competition Solo Piping Registration Form Saturday, March 5, 2022 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Resurrection Lutheran School 100 Lochmere Drive Cary, NC  27511

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