ScottishSocietyofOtt

A volunteer-driven non-profit organisation celebrating Scottish culture and the strength it has woven into the fabric of Canadian society.

[The Scottish Banner @Scottish_Banner]

As the world gets ready to welcome 2026, did you know these facts about #Hogmanay?
Read more 👉https://t.co/JBVPva3JBI
#ScottishBanner #TheBanner #Scotland #LoveHogmanay #HappyNewYear #ScotSpirit #ScottishTradition #LoveScotland #ScotlandIsCalling #NewYearsEve🎆

[ScottishSocietyofOtt @Ott_Scot]

Ring in 2026 Scottish-style! Join us for Hogmanay Ceilidh 2025 – From the Streets of Edinburgh!
- Dec 31, 5:30 PM–1 AM
- Blessed Sacrament Hall
Featuring Anna Ludlow, Bang on the Ear, and the Ottawa Highland Dance Assoc.
Early-bird tix until Nov 17
https://t.co/tzhG1KZ8Ho

[Scottish Government @scotgov]

First Minister @JohnSwinney opened Newton Tree Nursery, near Elgin, this week. The new £26 million facility will help grow more trees for Scotland's national forests and land.

It will help to tackle the climate emergency, while also supporting the rural economy.

Watch for more.

[Edinburgh @edinburgh]

It's that time of year again when the beautiful Pentland Hills turn purple with heather in full bloom. The rolling hills of the regional park are stunning to visit all year round, but there's something truly special about seeing them now as they glow in colour. 💜

📸 IG/lstewart_books

[ScottishSocietyofOtt @Ott_Scot]

A gift from the Bard of Scotland #RobertBurns for a sweet melodic 🎶 start to your Burns Day with thanks to the liquid, soulful musicality of the talented @DuncanWChisholm 🎻 Happy Robbie Burns Day!

[Duncan Chisholm @DuncanWChisholm]

On the birthday of our national bard #RobertBurns I’m @ccfest @KelvingroveArt tonight to celebrate the great man. Here’s one of his beautiful melodies ‘Ae Fond Kiss’ recorded this morning above Buchanan St in Glasgow
#BurnsNight #BurnsNight2025

[BBC Sport Scotland @BBCSportScot]

Flower of Scotland from the crowd ✅
“No Bobby, No Party!” chants ✅
Tears ✅

Bob MacIntyre!! Scottish Open champion 🥹🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💙

#BBCGolf

[Scottish Government in Canada @ScotGovCanada]

📢 The next #ScottishConnections newsletter will be landing in inboxes soon!
Sign up at the link below and receive our summer update for Scotland’s diaspora 👇
https://t.co/hnY3v2Czss

[Celtic Life International @CelticLife]

For a limited time, pick up a 1-year digital subscription to Celtic Life International Magazine for just $5! Details here; https://t.co/hFqufbu2MS ~ use promo code: DIGITAL2024

[ScottishSocietyofOtt @Ott_Scot]

Using the same power it would take to boil a kettle! #EngineeringMarvel

[Being Scottish @BeingScots]

On this day in 2002: the Queen officially opened The Falkirk Wheel. The world's first, and only, rotating boat lift - a true Scottish engineering marvel 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[ScottishSocietyofOtt @Ott_Scot]

(2/2) We're delighted once again to have @DavindeK as guest presenter. A signed copy of his latest book Canadian Whisky 3rd edition retails for $35.00 & is included in the ticket price. “The king o’ drinks, as I conceive it, Talisker, Isla, or Glenlivet!”- Robert Louis Stevenson

[ScottishSocietyofOtt @Ott_Scot]

(1/2) Tickets for upcoming 🥃 #WhiskyTasting are now available! Get yours today at https://t.co/P0mFBapwKA. #OttScot Members receive advance notice for Whisky Tasting ticket sales & other fabulous events. Become a member today: https://t.co/XqT5aMb7ZQ

[ScottishSocietyofOtt @Ott_Scot]

(3/3) access to this and other great benefits throughout the year. https://t.co/XqT5aMb7ZQ
#RugbyCA #OneSquad #Ottawa #OttCity #Rugby @TD_Canada

[ScottishSocietyofOtt @Ott_Scot]

(2/3) never let that stop us before! Come out to the game and cheer on the boys at this fun & exciting tour-opening game.
#OttScot MEMBERS - watch your inbox for an exclusive promo code that will give you access to a VIP experience at the game. Not a member? Sign up now to get...

[ScottishSocietyofOtt @Ott_Scot]

(1/3) What are you doing on Saturday July 6th? If your answer is anything other than watching the Canadian Men take on heavyweight Scotland in the World Cup of Rugby, you should reconsider!
While Scotland is currently ranked #6 in the world, Canada comes in at #21- but we've ...

[The Scottish Banner @Scottish_Banner]

Join our friends, @Ott_Scot , this #TartanDay!
#LoveTartanDay #Ottawa #ScottishBanner #ScotSpiriot #ScotlandIsNow #OttScot

[ScottishSocietyofOtt @Ott_Scot]

Tune in tomorrow morning @CTVOttMornLive to learn more about #TartanDay trivia! Register for trivia at https://t.co/LEYZlOjAIw. @RoyalOakPubs #ottawa #ScotlandIsNow #ottcity

[ScottishSocietyofOtt @Ott_Scot]

How beautiful is our Maple Leaf Tartan, one that every Canadian can be proud to wear on #TartanDay and every day! 🇨🇦 🍁 #April6 #MapleLeafTartan

[Scottish Government in Canada @ScotGovCanada]

One of the most visual expressions of Scottish heritage and culture, the Maple Leaf Tartan has proudly been worn by Canadians for decades. 🍁

Learn more about the colours of the Maple Leaf Tartan ahead of #TartanDay! 👇

[Scottish Government in Canada @ScotGovCanada]

With offices in Ottawa and Washington, the bonds between Scotland and our friends across the Atlantic have never been stronger.

From business endeavours to trade and academic collaborations, there's much to celebrate on #TartanDay! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🤝🇨🇦

[ScottishSocietyofOtt @Ott_Scot]

@ScotGovCanada @ScotGovUSA @ScotGovInter @Scotland @StAndrewsMTL @StAndrewToronto @ScotCanBC @GaelicCouncilNS LET’S GO Canada! What’s lacking in population comparatives, we can make up in Canadian pride and spirt! 🇨🇦 ❤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 #ScottishConnections
#TartanDay

[ScottishSocietyofOtt @Ott_Scot]

Nessie \does \exist 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🎥 Catch what’s beneath the murky waters of #LochNess at the #IFFO screening, ByTowne Cinema this Saturday 1 pm. Tix@ https://t.co/LgGCkAXaJP
Presented in partnership with the British High Commission, Ottawa & the @ScotGovCanada.
#ScottishFolklore #Nessie