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
The Ulster-Scot - July 2018
The official newspaper for the Ulster-Scots Agency / Tha Boord o Ulster-Scotch.
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The 1718 Migration
From Ulster to New England - The Arrival of the Scotch-Irish in America.
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Young Citizen Volunteers
10th September 1912
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EMIGRATION & INFLUENCE
HISTORY & CULTURE
The Laggan Way of Life
Families have been living and working in the Laggan since prehistoric times. A few reminders of these early inhabitants are still to be found, including the standing stone at Rockfield, near St Johnston. In more recent centuries the most significant development was the arrival of large numbers of settlers from Scotland during the 1600s. They brought with them many of their traditions and practices, but they also adapted to their new environment in County Donegal. This room will tell you more about their way of life.
Thursday, June 24, 2021 - 18:31
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
Education – School-Based Learning
The Northern Ireland curriculum provides opportunities for schools to embed teaching and learning about Ulster-Scots in curriculum-based teaching and learning.
Monday, October 19, 2020 - 20:45
