Viewers can now immerse themselves in a virtual Ulster-Scots world with a newly launched digital project, Ulster-Scots in VR.
About Discover Ulster-Scots
The term Ulster-Scots refers to people from Scotland that settled in Ulster, and their descendants. It also refers to their heritage and cultural traditions. The Lowland Scots brought industry, language, music, sport, religion and a myriad of traditions to Ulster.
In different parts of the world Ulster-Scots are often referred to as Scots-Irish or Scotch-Irish – all terms for the same people and their culture and heritage.
Over centuries, Ulster-Scots people have migrated to many parts of the world, taking with them their pioneering spirit and culture. They have influenced many aspects of life in the places settled, from principles of government to music, dance, innovation and ingenuity.
This website is a hub, with a range of content and links of Ulster-Scots interest.
It also features some of the work of the Ulster-Scots Agency, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland and its work in promoting and preserving Ulster-Scots language, culture and heritage.
RESOURCES LIBRARY
Sons and Daughters of Donegal
Down through the years Donegal has produced many significant sons and daughters.
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Unit 02: Game 05
EXPRESSIVE WORDS: Match pairs from the first set of Unit 02 Ulster-Scots words that you have learned.
Angeline King - On Velveteen
Ulster Scots
EMIGRATION & INFLUENCE
HISTORY & CULTURE
Marching Bands – Savannah
Ulster-Scots Agency supported the Omagh Protestant Boys Melody Flute Band appearing in the St Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah Georgia – 2019.
The annual St Patrick’s Day Parade in Savannah Georgia is the second largest in the USA , attracting almost one million people to watch the 3 mile parade in the city.
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 11:37
INNOVATION & INVENTION
Ingenious Ulster
Ingenious Ulster uses the inventions of four Ulster-Scots greats to provide teachers with a STEM resource that can be used from Foundation to Key Stage 2.
Monday, January 10, 2022 - 11:32
LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
LEARNING
Community-Based Learning
The Ulster-Scots Agency is committed to supporting lifelong learning. We offer learning opportunities for people of all ages to discover more about Ulster-Scots language, culture and heritage.
Monday, October 19, 2020 - 20:46
