Due to high demand regarding the first OCN courses announced for 2026, the Ulster-Scots Community Network is delighted to be able to offer an on-site option.
The course is the Level 1 "Introduction to Ulster-Scots" and will take place in Belfast later this spring.
Accredited free of charge by The Open College Network NI, the course is delivered over 4 2.5-hour sessions, covering the following topics:
- What is an Ulster-Scots identity?
- An overview of the Plantation of Ulster
- Taakin with Ulster-Scots (language); and
- Ulster-Scots and Family History.
Details of these opportunities are as follows:
| Level 1 OCN: Intro to Ulster-Scots | Dates | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Option 1 | 14, 21 & 28 April and 5 May | 6.30pm – 9pm | Discover Ulster-Scots Centre, 1-9 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GA |
| Option 2 | 16, 23 & 30 April and 7 May | 6.30pm – 9pm | Discover Ulster-Scots Centre, 1-9 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GA |
A minimum number of eight participants are required to justify running the courses. If you are interested in attending, please email charlesn@ulster-scots.com as soon as possible as to which of these options best suit you. The Ulster-Scots Community Network will then follow-up with participants with any further information.
