Discover Ulster-Scots Places Northern Ireland: Belfast
This series of 7 x 10-minute films showcases some of Northern Ireland’s finest tourist attractions and highlights their Ulster-Scots connections.
The Round Up: Wednesday 14th December 2022
A blue plaque is unveiled to WW2 Enigma codebreaker John Herivel at his old school, Methodist College.
The Round Up: Friday 9th December 2022
We went along to the launch of the new website www.makingnorthernireland.com at Ulster University. Making Northern Ireland looks at Ulster-Scots history and culture from the Plantation period on to show how unionist politicians called on Ulster’s strong Scottish connections in their campaign against Home Rule that was to lead to the creation of Northern Ireland.
The Round Up: Wednesday 7th December 2022
We went along to the unveiling of a blue plaque celebrating the Ulster-Scot William Starrat.
The Round Up: Monday 5th December 2022
Ulster History Circle’s unveiling of Blue Plaque to Thomas Mayne Reid Novelist and Adventurer held at Drumgooland Church.
The Round Up: Friday 2nd December 2022
A collection of country rhymes by Thomas Given is launched in Cullybackey by Ivan Herbison and David Gilliland of the Ulster-Scots Community Network.
The Round Up: Friday 11th November 2022
As part of remembrance day we look back at the unveiling ceremony of the memorial statue in honour Ulster-Scot and World War One Victoria Cross Winner Robert Hill Hanna. Robert emigrated to Canada but answered the call to fight for his country, joining the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the first World War. The event took […]
In Focus: Liz Weir
Liz Weir, local storyteller invites us into her home to unravel her journey with children’s novels and storytelling, and how she is now using her home to bring tourism to her area.
The Round Up: Thursday 20th October 2022
The Linen Hall Library is hosting an Ulster-Scots writing competition, support by the Ulster Scots Agency.
The Round Up: Monday 19th September 2022
Dr Ian Shuttleworth discusses research profiling the Ulster Scots and Irish language communities.