Scots of Victoria in West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia | Community organisation

Scots of Victoria

Locality: West Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 416 271 573

Address: 420-424 William St 3003 West Melbourne, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.scotsofaus.org.au

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25.01.2022 We're getting really excited making plans to bring you an immersive, engaging, varied and jam-packed online camp experience! So clear your schedule, take a cou...ple of days off and get prepared for a fantastic start to your October. With nearly 20 local and international musicians including Gina Williams & Guy Ghouse, Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas, Parvyn, Josh Bennett, Charm of Finches and Nicholas Ng, this camp is incredible value! Bring your housemates, family or (for those in Melbourne) social bubble buddy along, with a 'household rate' of $250 for the whole camp. Check out our website for a full list of prices. Invite your friends by sharing this event and join us from the evening of 30th of September to October 4th for four days of musical adventure!

24.01.2022 Key dates:- Entries Close 26th November Video's uploaded by 27th November Results announced 7th December

24.01.2022 On this day in 1897 HRH Duke of York opened the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum in #Glasgow. #KelvinGroveArtGallery #LoveGlasgow #ScottishBanner #LoveScotland #HappyBirthday #TheBanner #ScotSpirit #ScotlandIsNow #ScottishHistory

24.01.2022 Common Ground Online is a space for young people of all faiths and cultural backgrounds to come together with spoken word and poetry as a medium for individual ...expression, dialogue, interaction, friendship and mutual understanding. In 2020, we are finding creative solutions to bring together young people (15 years and over) from diverse cultures and faiths during these tough times. Common Ground is partnering with the Cities of Brimbank and Casey to engage participants in a set of 8 free online workshops during October and November and a performance outcome in December. To attend Common Ground 2020 Online, please submit your expression of interest here > https://www.mav.org.au//common-ground-2020-online-registr/ Image: Common Ground Showcase, as part of Mapping Melbourne 2017, photo by Damian W Vincenzi #MAVArtsAU #CommonGround #ExpressionsOfInterest #SpokenWord #Poetry

22.01.2022 Medieval castles & breathtaking coastlines, a match made in Scotland! Castle Sinclair Girnigoe, Caithness Instagram.com/traveltwo_

22.01.2022 To the Borders... where the awesome Kinnaris Quintet bring us this week's Postcard from Scotland! Formed in 2017, they've been taking the folk scene by storm with their fresh and exciting sound - you'll love this. ENJOY!

20.01.2022 Due to ongoing Covid restrictions the Hawthorn ‘Legacy’ Concert has been rescheduled to Saturday 30th October 2021. We apologise for any disappointment or inconvenience. To book: https://www.trybooking.com/BQGJX

19.01.2022 Come along and enjoy a great night out!

19.01.2022 Happy #Coosday! How would you rate this coo's camooflage out of 10?! Kippen, Stirling Instagram.com/arnbegfarmstayscotland

17.01.2022 FREE ONLINE AUTHOR TALK - Join Michael Veitch, author of’Hell Ship’, as he recounts the true story of the plague ship ‘Ticonderoga’, one of the most calamitous... voyages in Australia’s history. In 1852 Michael Veitch’s ancestor was the Ship’s Surgeon when typhus broke out on the voyage to Port Phillip. To purchase a copy of the book go to https://www.hellshipticonderoga.com/ and click on ‘shop’. Book tickets for the stage play in November https://fortyfivedownstairs.com//hell-ship-the-journey-of/ TO REGISTER FOR FREE zoom AUTHOR TALK - Tuesday 20 July at 8.00pm https://www.trybooking.com/BQPMD

16.01.2022 Join us for four and a half days of immersive camp experience. There will be classes, forums, dance parties, concerts, electives, blackboards, game shows and se...ssions. This year we welcome back 15 incredible tutors from past camps and 4 new tutors featuring: Alasdair Fraser - co-Artistic Director/Fiddle Natalie Haas - Cello Gina Williams - Language/Song Guy Ghouse - Guitar Parvyn Singh - Dance/Song Josh Bennett - Multi-instrumental Greg Sheehan - Percussion Nicholas Ng - Erhu Cathy Fraser - Fiddle Jenny M. Thomas - Fiddle/Song Rachel Johnston - Cello Shane Lestideau - Fiddle/Dance Mickey O'Donnell - Fiddle Holly Downes - Double Bass Michelle Doyle - Harp Charm of Finches - Songwriting Liz Young - Fiddle/Kids show Chris Stone - co-Artistic Director/Fiddle So clock off work on Wednesday evening and scratch out the rest of your week to join in on a jam-packed for day Stringmania camp! We'll start with a Welcome to Country from Murrundindi, an Elder from Wurundjeri Country, a "Speedmeet", a concert introducing this year's tutors and a late show "This is Your Life" with some special guests. For details on the tutors and to book your place, head to our website www.stringmaniacamp.com For a look at the draft schedule and our event page head to www.stringmaniacamp.com/online Stringmania Australia Inc. acknowledges Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we live, play and work on. We honour and respect their ongoing cultural and spiritual connection to Country and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge the Wurundjeri as traditional custodians of the land upon which our camp usually takes place at Arrabri Lodge in East Warburton.

16.01.2022 In the Sepetember edition of the #ScottishBanner: The 275th anniversary of The Battle of Prestonpans Sept 21st is the 275th anniversary of the #BattleofPresto...npans, where Hanovarians were defeated in 10 minutes at the start of the second #Jacobite rebellion by the army of #PrinceCharlesEdwardStuart. Battle of Prestonpans 1745 Heritage Trust Issue out now! www.scottishbanner.com/subscribe #TheBanner #Prestonpans275 #ScotSpirit #ScottishHistory #Scotland #History See more

15.01.2022 Due to ongoing Covid restrictions, the ‘Up in Smoke’ Whisky Tasting at Bell’s Hotel, South Melbourne has been rescheduled to Thursday 2nd SEPTEMBER. Join Whisky Ambassador Andy Bethune for a fun night as he introduces you to peated whiskies. To Book: https://www.trybooking.com/BRMKC

14.01.2022 Listen: Singers, here's your chance to add your voice to an incredible project. #iSing4Peace brings together singers and musicians to reflect, remember and uni...te as a global choir. Mark McKenzie has been chatting to Fiona Kennedy whose stunning vocals lead the beautifully haunting track. Closing date is 11th October - apply here www.abdn.ac.uk/stories/iSing4Peace/

13.01.2022 Incredible image of the RAF Red Arrows flying over Edinburgh Castle as part of the 75th #VJDay commemorations. Great image from Dark Edinburgh via The Kiltmakery #RedArrows #Scotland #Edinburgh #ThisIsEdinburgh #ScottishBanner #ScotlandIsNow #LoveEdinburgh #TheBanner #ScotSpirit

13.01.2022 Stunning shot of The Falkirk Wheel at #sunset. Great : Scotdrone #Falkirk #Scotland #ScotlandIsNow #ScottishBanner #Alba #TheBanner #LoveScotland #BestWeeCountry #ScotSpirit #FalkirkWheel #LoveFalkirk #AmazingScotland

12.01.2022 As Stage 3 and 4 restrictions continue for us in Victoria, the dancers are still keeping busy - here is a Scottish Lilt from homes across Victoria. Enjoy. #gle...nbrae #celtic #dancer #glenbraecelticdancer #glenbraecelticdancers #melbourne #highland #highlanddance #scottish #scotland #danceacademy #dancestudio #danceschool #dancing #dancestyle #danceclass #dancetraining #dancelife https://youtu.be/wGE2OFjBq-Y

12.01.2022 SAHC Postpones Scottish Week 2021 events on 25-28 June 2021 Today, the Scottish Australian Heritage Council and the Celtic Council of Australia have come to the... difficult decision to postpone the Long Weekend of Events in Sydney on Friday 25 June to Monday 28 June, inclusive. We understand our responsibility for the health and safety of our patrons at these events. Following the health advice on Wednesday 23 June by Dr Kerry Chant, the New South Wales Chief Health Officer, regarding the growing risk to the community, we have decided to postpone all the events until later in the year. While we are confident the commercial venues we use are well set up to manage our events effectively, attendance may have been considered as "non essential" in the context of the NSW Premier’s announcement today. The events in Sydney are to encourage social interaction in the celebration of our Scottish and Celtic cultures. We looked forward to catching up with our friends and new participants at the rescheduled events later in 2021. We will keep you informed once the SAHC and CCA have had a chance to review the proposed events for later in 2021. For those who wish to receive a refund, please advise your banking details to Nea MacCulloch via [email protected] The next event is the Aberdeen Games, Saturday 3 July 2021. We expect the SAHC will attend the Highland Games and we look forward to catching up with everyone there. We wish you all the very best and to remain safe and well. Slainte Mhath, Malcolm Buchanan President

12.01.2022 Announcing our next adjudicator for the Southern Hemisphere On-Line Mini-Band Championship: Callum Beaumont:- Callum currently resides in Dollar, Scotland where... he tutors students at the prestigious private Dollar Academy. In a professional capacity he is a much sought after and highly rated instructor prominent around the world, recently having been invited to teach in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the USA. He was introduced to bagpipes by Bert Smith at the age of 7 whereupon he took up the chanter and progressed through the junior ranks, winning all of the major junior prizes. These included multiple gold medals at Cowal Highland Gathering, Scottish Junior Championship titles and a debut win of the MacGregor Memorial, 14 years of age. Progressing to the senior grades, aged just 15 he finished second in the Piobaireachd section of the Duncan Johnstone Competition, his inaugural senior event. Additionally throughout his senior years has been tutored by Tom Speirs and currently Willie MacCalllum. With regard to band history, at 12 years of age Callum joined the Grade 1 Lothian & Borders Police, moving on to Shotts & Dykehead, Simon Fraser University and Inveraray & District. Winning four World Championship titles he took a prominent role in each of these bands. Callum has now progressed on to winning many of the most prestigious titles in world piping including being the youngest winner of The Clasp, two Gold Medals, The Silver Chanter. See more

12.01.2022 #Clanlands Book from Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish of #Outlander fame! Join them for whisky, warefare and a #Scottish adventure like no other - order your co...py now: https://www.clanlandsbook.com/ Hachette Australia Books #GrahamMcTavish #SamHeughan #ScottishBanner #ScotSpirit #LoveScotland #Scotland #ScotlandIsNow See more

09.01.2022 Burns Bites #2 - Fundraiser event at Terang Commerical on Thursday July 1 - tickets available at the door, $20 entry. Come along and listen to amazing local, festival favourites

09.01.2022 #ScottishWeek 2021 postponed due to current Covid restrictions. The Scottish Australian Heritage Council & Celtic Council of Australia have come to the difficult decision to postpone #SydneyScottishWeek, events to be rescheduled later in 2021. #TheClanWillGatherAgain #ScottishBanner

09.01.2022 In the November edition of the #ScottishBanner: Strathclyde researchers find genetic signature of ancient #MacDougall bloodline Genetic markers for the #ClanMac...Dougall have been discovered by #Genealogy researchers at the University of Strathclyde. Issue out now! www.scottishbanner.com/subscribe Clan MacDougall Society of North America Clan MacDougall or McDougall Society for Australia and NewZealand #TheBanner #ScotSpirit #Scotland #ScottishClan #DNA See more

08.01.2022 The iconic Wallace Monument standing tall & proud over the city of Stirling The National Wallace Monument Instagram.com/kais_crapp

08.01.2022 To book: https://www.trybooking.com/BRAWB

08.01.2022 Cowal's Virtual Highland Gathering kicks off this Thursday. We have some exciting interviews and performances to bring you over what would have been the Gatheri...ng weekend. There may be some amendments to timings but this is what you can expect to see from Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 August. Let us know what you're most looking forward to

07.01.2022 The Kirkin ‘O The Tartan service is a celebration of the lifting of the Act of Proscription, which had included a ban on the wearing of highland attire (tartan).... Numbers are limited- bookings essential. https://www.trybooking.com/BRJCF After the service you might like to join Kenneth Park’s ‘Scottish Connections in Melbourne’s CBD’ walking tour starting at 1pm. More details & to book: https://www.trybooking.com/BRAWI See more

06.01.2022 Today, 1 July, is International Tartan Day. The day marks the anniversary of the repeal of the 1747 Act of Proscription that banned the wearing of tartan. Show us your Tartan and join us as we celebrate our love of all things Tartan and Scottish.

05.01.2022 Bumping into an old friend, #Scottish style! Great Gary Creen #Deer #Glencoe #Highlands #Scotland #ScottishBanner #Alba #TheBanner #LoveScotland #BestWeeCountry #ScotSpirit #ScotlandIsNow

05.01.2022 Pop of purple brought to your feed from Aberdeenshire! Braemar, VisitAberdeenshire Instagram.com/ruaridhmccoll

04.01.2022 #GreyFriarsBobby keeping safe! #WashYourHands #Edinburgh #StaySafe #ScotSpirit #ScottishBanner #Scotland #KeepTheHeid #LoveEdinburgh #ScotlandIsNow #LoveScotland #MansBestFriend #LoveDogs #SkyeTerrier

03.01.2022 To book: https://www.trybooking.com/BRJNB

03.01.2022 #Perth's purple highlights along the #RiverTay. IG orsayoban via #VisitScotland #ScotlandIsNow #LoveScotland #VisitPerth #Scotland #ScottishBanner #Alba #TheBanner #BestWeeCountry #ScotSpirit #TayCountry #Perthshire #RiverTay

02.01.2022 It is with great sadness we announce the passing of #ValerieCairney, founder and four decade editor & publisher of the #ScottishBanner. Valerie worked tirelessl...y to champion the international #Scottishcommunity, and loved every minute of it. We thank Val for her passion and vision which continues today with every edition of #TheBanner produced. #RememberingValerieCairney #ScotSpirit #FlowersOfTheForest See more

02.01.2022 The beauty of the #IsleofHarris, IG/little.scottish.one via #VisitScotland #LoveHarris #Scotland #BeautifulScotland #ScottishBanner #LoveScotland #ScotlandIsNow #BestWeeCountry #StunningScotland