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
'Crowdie' or 'crying cheese'
In this video Paula makes ‘crowdie’, a ricotta style cheese.
Ulster Scots
Words Fae Hearth An' Hame
Ulster-Scots: the ‘heart language’ of Ards and North Down.
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A Word in Yer Lug: Gone Fishin' in Fermanagh
Ulster Scots
EMIGRATION & INFLUENCE
HISTORY & CULTURE
Settlers of Donegal
It should be remembered ... that there are two Donegals – an outer and an inner. The former ... consists of the extensive mountainous districts that lie along the western seaboard, and at some points run far inland. The latter consists of the more flat and fertile country that lies between the mountains and the river Foyle ... In the days of the Ulster Plantation, from 1607 onwards, this district ... was largely peopled by immigrants from Scotland, whose descendants, unto this day, till the fields their forefathers then acquired, and keep to the Presbyterian principles they brought with them from their native land ...’
Tuesday, June 8, 2021 - 15:17
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
