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What is Ulster-Scots?
The term Ulster-Scots has, for nearly 400 years, referred to people, not place - the people who migrated from the Lowlands of Scotland to Ulster, and to the Ulster-Scots communities that they established right across the nine counties.
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We equip individuals and groups with knowledge and skills to engage with Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture. Through directly delivered and grant funded learning initiatives, our activities fall into two areas – Schools-Based and Community-Based Learning.
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The Ulster-Scots Agency is proud to support the development of the Ulster-Scots sector so that it is vibrant, effective and connected through a programme of community support and engagement.
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Ye keep Ulster-Scots alive every time ye say ‘aye’

Tha Boord o Ulster Scotch

We're here to keep the Ulster-Scots culture alive & thriving

The Ulster-Scots Agency, or "Tha Boord o Ulster Scotch", aims to promote the study, conservation, development and use of Ulster-Scots as a living language; to encourage and develop the full range of its attendant culture; and to promote an understanding of the history of the Ulster-Scots.

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A large group of bagpipers and drum majors in traditional Scottish kilts and accompanying attire. They are performing indoors under purple stage lighting with a castle backdrop behind the musicians.

Belfast International Tattoo

04 September 2026
Belfast
Enjoy a spectacular showcase of music, precision, and tradition as world-class performers from across the globe come together for three special performances at The O2 Belfast.
A large group of bagpipers in traditional Scottish kilts and attire stand in various rows, performing under purple stage lights at an outdoor event with a castle backdrop.

Belfast International Tattoo

05 September 2026
Belfast
Enjoy a spectacular showcase of music, precision, and tradition as world-class performers from across the globe come together for three special performances at The O2 Belfast.
Group of uniformed musicians playing accordions in a night-time outdoor performance. They are standing in formation in 5 rows and in front of a large grey castle backdrop.

Belfast International Tattoo

05 September 2026
Belfast
Enjoy a spectacular showcase of music, precision, and tradition as world-class performers from across the globe come together for three special performances at The O2 Belfast.
Colourful poster advertising a free Ulster-Scots language course at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey, starting Tuesday 13 October 2026, from 7pm to 8:30pm.

Dinnae Houl Yer Wheest

13 October 2026
Antrim
Our Ulster-Scots language course continues its tour throughout Ulster and this time we're at Mossley Mill, Newtownabbey.
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Ulster-Scots at Fleadh Cheoil

02 August 2026
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Ulster-Scots Writing Competition 2026

27 July 2026
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Call for Submissions: Yarns - Vol 6

01 July 2026
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Declaration: New Ulster-Scots Series for BBC

24 June 2026

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