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
Portavogie - The Ards Peninsula: An Ulster-Scots Heartland
Ulster Scots
Robert Burns Part 1
For over 2 centuries, the works of Robert Burns have been much-loved around the world.
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A Bit O A Yarn – Water
In this video two Ulster-Scots speakers have a light-hearted conversation (or yarn) beginning with the Armoy Armada and the County Antrim
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
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
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
