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
Scad The Beggars - Bonny Woodhall
Tristan Crowe
Unit 01: Game 06
COMMON WORDS: Match 8 pairs of Ulster-Scots words you have learned in under 40 seconds to reveal the full picture.
The Ulster-Scot - January 2017
The official newspaper for the Ulster-Scots Agency / Tha Boord o Ulster-Scotch.
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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
Masters of the Sea
Belfast is a maritime city of global trade and emigration to the four corners of the world. Even in the early 1600s when our city was still just a village, Belfast’s merchants were mostly Scottish and traded with North America (tobacco), the West Indies (sugar) and Spain (wine). A ship built in Belfast Lough in 1636, the Eagle Wing, attempted to cross the Atlantic Ocean. In 1778, the U.S. Navy won its first victory here in Belfast Lough. Much of the Allied war effort during two World Wars came from our shores and shipyards.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021 - 12:12
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
