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
Ulster & Canada
Ulster-Scots and the making of modern Canada.
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The Ulster-Scot - November 2017
The official newspaper for the Ulster-Scots Agency / Tha Boord o Ulster-Scotch.
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Ulster-Scots Music Traditions: Learning to Play the Lambeg Drum Part 2
In these two films the viewer is introduced to some basic Lambeg drumming techniques and rhythms.
Ulster Scots
EMIGRATION & INFLUENCE
HISTORY & CULTURE
The Hamilton & Montgomery Settlement of 1606
In terms of Irish history, the period from 1603 to 1610 is perhaps the most influential as it includes the Union of the Crowns in 1603, the Flight of the Earls in 1607 and the Plantation of (the west of) Ulster in 1610. Many claim that this era has defined Ireland’s history right up to the present day.
Friday, November 13, 2020 - 09:34
INNOVATION & INVENTION
Harry Ferguson
Harry Ferguson was born near Dromore in County Down. He was a gifted engineer and he began his career working with his brother in his bicycle repair shop. He was fascinated with powered flight. He and his brother decided to build an aircraft and together they built the Ferguson monoplane.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 11:58
LANGUAGE & LITERATURE
LEARNING
Accredited Learning – Music & Dance
The Ulster-Scots Agency supports a range of learning programmes accredited by recognised accrediting authorities.
The Agency provides tutors or grant-aid to schools for tutors to help develop music and dance skills relating to Ulster-Scots culture and heritage.
Monday, October 19, 2020 - 22:00
