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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 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 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 March 31, 2020April 2, 2020

Great SCOT | April 2020

Great SCOT Newsletter April 2020

Features from the April 2020 edition of the Great SCOT Newsletter. TARTAN DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY – Massive Similarities by Catherine McKinley What do the 4th of July and the 6th …

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Posted January 4, 2020January 18, 2020

Burns Night 2020

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Every January 25 (or thereabouts) each year, people all around the world celebrate Robert Burns’s birthday by participating in Burns Night (also known as Burns Supper). A Burns Supper is …

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Posted November 17, 2019November 17, 2019

2020 Cary Indoor Competition Forms Available

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Registration for the piping and dancing competitions, as well as the dance workshop, is now open. This year’s competition will take place Saturday, March 7 at Cary Alliance Church; the …

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Posted August 12, 2019August 14, 2019

2019 Beer Tasting

2019 SCOT Beer Tasting

Join us for the 2019 SCOT Beer Tasting event! This year’s event will take place at Cotton House Craft Brewers in Cary and catered by Skipper’s BBQ. Price includes meal …

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Posted July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

First Friday Cultural Pop Up

Moore Square Pop-Up Event

The First Friday Cultural Pop Up at Moore Square is fast approaching, on Friday, August 2 from 6 to 8 PM. It’s presented by three groups: International Focus; Raleigh Parks, …

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