Local Scottish Stores
Thistle and CloverA Celtic shop, specializing in Scottish, Welsh, and Irish gifts, accessories, kilts, jewelry, Belleek China, and a full line of Tartan products. Stop in and peruse your family name history and coat of arms for any nationality.
We also offer personalized products, most made while you shop.
Local Scottish Food & Restaurants
Nancy's Sweet Nothings
"Scottish Shortbread"
1312 N. 2nd Street
St. Charles, MO 63301
nsn_shortbread@att.net
Call First 314-795-4058 (we travel a lot)
Schlafly Tap Room
2100 Locust St. (at 21st)
St. Louis, MO 63103
Launched in 1991, The Tap Room proudly holds the distinction of being the first brewpub in Missouri. Housed in a beautifully-restored historic building, The Tap Room enjoys a reputation as a casual, earthy place to drink, dine, listen to great live music or host a special event.
The Tap Room hosts an annual Burns Night in January &
produces a seasonal Scotch Ale.
The Scottish Arms
We at the Scottish Arms believe that quality ingredients and attention to detail make for excellent dining. We also offer a wide selection of imported beer, wine, and most importantly our experienced collections of scotch whiskeys.
The Scottish Arms Restaurant Is located just west of the St Louis University campus.
Local Scottish Organizations
Seven Rivers Highland Society
Seven Rivers Highland Society is a non-profit organization that is interested in all things Scottish!History, culture, athletics, dancing, piping, and more. We are a social group; gathering together for Kilt Nights, parties, festivals, and more. We are a charitable organization, donating our time and efforts to different charitable and environmental causes. Charity walks, tree plantings, and making baby blankets for neo-natal units are just a few of the things our members enjoy doing.
Scots For Tots Scots for Tots focuses on how we can be an advocate for children and their ever-growing needs and the needs of their families. From volunteer work, fundraising, educating, and
being a support network, teamed with other organizations that serve the children and the families of our communities. By collaborating with other groups and organizations we increase the power of our available resources, and we encourage others to become involved.
Scottish American Military SocietyJohn J. Pershing Post 1821
Representing Eastern Missouri, Western Illinois, and Kansas, Post 1821 was chartered at a ceremony at the St. Charles Tartan Days Festival. Post members represent America's service in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Cold War, and Desert Storm.
Click HERE to go to the Scottish American Military Society's National Link.
Scottish Partnership for Arts and Education(SPAE) In the belief that music and the arts are key to connecting cultures and understanding our roots, Scottish Partnership for Arts and Education is dedicated to supporting Scottish Traditional Arts and Artists and to providing cultural experiences and educational opportunities in Scottish Traditional Arts in St. Louis area schools.
Scottish Events
Missouri Tartan Day April 9-11, 2010
We are a non-profit organization that hosts the St. Louis area's premiere Scottish-American cultural event, The Missouri Tartan Day Festivities. Our objective is to showcase Scottish-American culture and promote good will through music, dance, food, storytelling and variety of interactive activities. Sample traditional Scottish fare from one of our many vendors, or enjoy the sounds of pipers as they stroll the grounds of beautiful Frontier Park. However you choose to spend your time with us, we guarantee a wonderful experience for the entire family.
St. Louis Scottish GamesOctober 1-2, 2010
Langenberg Field in Forest Park
Check back often for updates.
Local Pipe and Drum Bands
John Ford Highland Pipe Band
The John Ford Highland Pipe Band is a not-for-profit, musical and social group of men and women dedicated to the art of piping and drumming, as well as the maintaining of the Gaelic Heritage. We were founded in 1969 by our former Pipe Major, Mr. Bill Sandbach, and continue to enjoy providing the
St. Louis Caledonian SLCPB is a dynamic new organization with a great history in Saint Louis, Missouri. Several pipers and drummers decided in the summer of 2007 to form a new pipe band, and it merged with Invera'an Pipe Band in November. It's the third name change for Invera'an, which began in 1972 as Meeting of the Waters Pipe Band. Our new name honors the first Saint Louis Caledonian Pipe Band that played sixty years ago. With 35 active members, SLCPB focuses on making the best music possible. The mission of the band is to promote Scottish piping music to the community and to provide musical instruction.
Scottish Dance
Dance Caledonia
Authentic Scottish Traditional Highland and National Dance
Taught by native Scot:
Sandra Brown
B.A.T.D. Certified
For information about instruction or performances, call
636-227-9375
Highland Mist Country DancersCome dance with The HIGHLAND MIST SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCERS of St. Louis.
Scottish background. Just wear comfortable clothing, and dance or athletic shoes.
Highland Mist dances two Saturdays a month (usually the second and fourth Saturdays), from 4:00 to 6:00 in the afternoon. We also dance one Sunday a month,
from 4:00 to 6:00 in the afternoon. We dance in St. Charles, Missouri, a short drive across the Missouri River from St. Louis.
The fee for class is $3.50 per person.
Scottish Magazines
The Highlander Magazine
For more than 40 years, The Highlander has connected fellow Scots to their rich heritage in a way no other magazine does: stories of Scotland's stirring history, from epic clan struggles and folklore to profiles of memorable Scots, plus genealogy, coverage of North American Scottish activities and more.
Scottish Life Magazine
Scottish Life is a lively and entertaining blend of everything you love about Scotland. It's your passport to Scotland's enchanting destinations, history, culture, people and events... so beautifully presented and so full of useful information, you won't know whether to keep it on your coffee table or pack it with you on your next trip. Enjoy 80 pages of fascinating articles, informative columns and truly stunning photos, all elegantly designed and printed in full color on high-quality glossy paper. It's as magnificent as Scotland itself.
International Scottish Organizations
The Brotherhood of the Kilt
The Brotherhood of the Kilt is a global co-ed organization dedicated to the kilt and the people who wear it. We strive to positively impact the affordability and variety of kilted products availble by providing an open venue for small and large Celtic or kilted businesses to promote their products and services. We also endeavor to educate the global community about the history of the kilt and its impact on people and cultures around the world. Utilizing online forums, live discussions, kilted social events and growing merchant support, The Brotherhood promotes the modern use, appearance and image of the kilt, regardless of type and style, to further its worldwide acceptance.
It is our belief that you do not need be Celtic to wear the kilt, you just need the courage to put it on! !
National Scottish Organizations
Scottish American Military Society The Scottish-American Military Society (SAMS) was founded and chartered in North Carolina, April 12, 1981, as a non-profit organization with the following purpose:
To preserve and promote Scottish and American Armed Forces customs, traditions, and heritage, by:
Providing a forum for exchange of military history and genealogical information, conducting public education programs, presenting military student honor awards , supporting Scottish activities at Highland Games, making contributions to qualified scholarship funds or institutions, making appropriate charitable contributions, and providing a fraternal atmosphere for members.
The Society was founded as a veterans organization. The membership is composed primarily of veterans of Scottish ancestry who have served -- or are serving -- in the Armed Forces of the United States and the Commonwealth. If you support the purposes shown above, we would welcome your membership if you qualify. Membership is open to honorably discharged veterans or active duty or reserve military persons who have served or are serving with any branch of the United States or Commonwealth Armed Forces.
Scottish Music
The DuddyBreeks
Duddy Breeks is a trio of musicians who play Celtic music. Based in Saint Louis, Missouri they play Scottish and Irish jigs, reels marches and strathspeys not usually heard in the Mississippi river valley. They occasionally play Welsh and Breton tunes.
Ken MacSwan is a native Scot from Glasgow, he plays Octave Mandolin and Guitar. George Kieffer is a native Saint Louisan, he plays Button Box, Flute, and Whistle. Thayne Bradford is originally from Whitehall, Illinois and plays Fiddle, guitar and banjo.
More info: Ken MacSwan (314) 822-8026. Cell (314) 471-4400
Email Duddybreeks@yahoo.com
Upcoming performances:
Ed MillerEd Miller has been hailed as "one of the finest singers to come out of the Scottish Folksong Revival" and as "one of Scotland's best singing exports." Originally from Edinburgh, he has for many years been based in Austin, TX where he gained graduate degrees in Folklore and Geography at the University of Texas. Ed is available for concerts, clubs, house concerts, festivals, Highland Games and Burns Suppers, as well as for lectures and workshops and has recorded 8 CD's of Scottish songs.
Highland Reign
Mitzi MacDonald & Keltic Reign
Mitzi says "the neatest thing about Keltic Reign is the evolution of the band. My kids cut their teeth listening to us play...and now they are playing." And it's true. The original band started back in 2000, and her three children took the stage in 2009 to make it more of a family band now. Keltic Reign's music was, and still is a dynamic blend of Irish/Scottish/Canadian East Coast music....all performed with a driving force that keeps crowds interested, with hands clapping along.
Mother Grove Mother Grove is fast becoming a force on the Celtic Rock scene.
Energetic & powerful with an on-stage chemistry that makes you feel right at home, Mother Grove seamlessly blends well crafted original rock songs with traditional Scottish and Irish instruments such as Highland bagpipes, pennywhistle and fiddle to create a sound defined as "KILT ROCK".
With lyrics that can be insightful, witty and often times just plain fun, together with music that ranges from soaring ballads to raucous pub tunes to “rocked-up” traditional songs, there is something for everyone with Mother Grove.
Peat Fire Flame
Peat Fire Flame is a Ceilidh band. We play music for Scottish country dancing as well as for concerts. Songs include Scots and Gaelic. Since 2001 we have played for Burns Dinners, St. Andrew Dinners, highland games, parties, weddings and receptions.
For information or to engage the band, call Diane at 314-773-4195
or email: dmccspae@sbcglobal.net.
Peat Fire Flame is (from right to left): Mark Clark, guitar; Diane McCullough, keyboard,vocals; Wayne Elrod, flute, whistles, vocals; Cecily Marx, fiddle.
Wren Song
Wren Song is a Celtic band focusing on traditional Scottish and Irish music. Gaelic sean-nos style songs and Scottish ballads mingle in their performances, blending voice and bodhran with tinwhistle, harp, bagpipe, fiddle, keyboard, guitar, and mandolin.
These family musicians are intent on drawing you into the mists of time to find connections with the past.
Adele began performing at Missouri Tartan Day in 2006, and soon her brother Leighton, younger sister Ness, and her father Robert joined her.
Scottish Speakers
Chris Tait -- Robert Burns LiveChris Tait is the world's leading Burn's performer and the official 'Robert Burns' of Homecoming Scotland 2009
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