Granda’s Fir Aff features 10 short, animated films following the adventures of a grandad and his dog as they visit some of Northern Ireland’s best-known locations and landmarks.
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
A Wheen o Wurds I
Try to correctly match these Ulster-Scot words with their English equivalent.
A Word in Yer Lug - Seaside treats at Donaghadee
Ulster Scots
Young Citizen Volunteers
10th September 1912
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EMIGRATION & INFLUENCE
HISTORY & CULTURE
Ulster Covenant Belfast
The strong social, economic, religious and cultural ties that existed between Ulster and Scotland led to an increasing consciousness of an Ulster-Scots identity in the course of the nineteenth century.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 11:09
INNOVATION & INVENTION
Sir James Martin
Ulster-Scot James Martin was born in Crossgar in County Down in 1893. In 1929 he established his own engineering firm and in 1934 he joined with Valentine Baker to establish the Martin-Baker engineering company.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 11:58
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
