Scottish Cultural Organization of the Triangle
Serving Raleigh, Cary, Durham, Chapel Hill & Central NC
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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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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 …
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, …
The 18th Annual General Meeting of all SCOT Members will take place Sunday, August 25, 2019 at Casa Carbone in Raleigh. The night’s filled with fellowship, games, prizes, a buffet …