Join Ulster-Scots speaker Liam Logan and presenter Jane Veitch on this entertaining exploration of Ulster-Scots words and phrases.
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
C.S. Lewis And The Island Of His Birth
And the island of his birth.
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Unit 01: Game 11
COMMON WORDS: Re-arrange the sentences, which are mostly in English but feature one Ulster-Scots word. Do you recognise which one?
Remembrance: 'Is Boys' by Charlie Gillen
‘Is Boys’, written and spoken by well-known Ulster-Scots poet Charlie Gillen is a tribute to the men of the 36th Ulster Division in World
Ulster Scots
EMIGRATION & INFLUENCE
HISTORY & CULTURE
Andrew Bonar Law (1858-1923)
Bonar Law led the Conservative Party for more than a decade from 1911 to 1923; and served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1922 to 1923.
His time at the height of British politics coincided with a period of great national turmoil. Illness ensured that his premiership was the shortest of the 20th century, but his impact on British politics was enormous.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 11:15
INNOVATION & INVENTION
Rex McCandless
Rex McCandless was born on 21st May 1915 on his father’s farm at Culcavy, Hillsborough. During the great Depression of the 1930s, his family moved to Belfast and eventually Rex and his brother Cromie set up the excavator and heavy repair business. Their business associate was the Irish Road Racer, Artie Bell. Both brothers had always been motor cycle enthusiasts, and Rex owned several machines. The Second World War intervened and it was not until peace was declared, that the motor cycle sport was revitalised and became very much part of Rex and Cromie’s lives.
Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 11:59
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
