Preserving Scottish Heritage

Join us in celebrating and preserving the rich Scottish heritage of Southwest Michigan together.

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Our Heritage Matters

Dedicated to preserving and celebrating Scottish culture in Southwest Michigan for future generations.

A group of people dressed in traditional Scottish attire, including kilts and sporrans, are marching down a city street. They are playing bagpipes and carrying American flags. The background shows a cityscape with an apartment building and traffic signals.
A group of people dressed in traditional Scottish attire, including kilts and sporrans, are marching down a city street. They are playing bagpipes and carrying American flags. The background shows a cityscape with an apartment building and traffic signals.
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A man in traditional Scottish attire, including a kilt, is seated on a memorial bench in a park. The stone bench has a commemorative inscription and flowers are placed nearby. In the background, people are gathered, some in uniforms, and American flags are prominently displayed.
A man in traditional Scottish attire, including a kilt, is seated on a memorial bench in a park. The stone bench has a commemorative inscription and flowers are placed nearby. In the background, people are gathered, some in uniforms, and American flags are prominently displayed.

Scottish Heritage Services

We offer various services to promote and preserve Scottish culture in Southwest Michigan.

A stone house with a slate roof is nestled amidst a dense forest of lush green trees. The house has multiple chimneys and a Scottish flag flying on a pole. The architecture is traditional, and the house blends harmoniously with the natural surroundings.
A stone house with a slate roof is nestled amidst a dense forest of lush green trees. The house has multiple chimneys and a Scottish flag flying on a pole. The architecture is traditional, and the house blends harmoniously with the natural surroundings.
Cultural Events Planning

Organizing events that celebrate Scottish traditions, music, and dance in our community.

Community Outreach

The Scottish Society of Southwest Michigan has been around since 1975. Lots of gathering of the Clans and special events fill the calendar every year.

Examples are: Robert Burns Dinner in January. Various Highland Festivals in the Summer. and St Andrew's Day Dinner and or Tartan Ball in November along with membership meetings throughout the year.

Heritage Gallery

Explore our collection celebrating Scottish culture in Southwest Michigan.

A man in traditional Scottish attire is playing the bagpipes on a bridge. The background features a large, historic building with numerous windows and chimneys. The bridge is adorned with ornate designs, and there is an open instrument case on the ground in front of him.
A man in traditional Scottish attire is playing the bagpipes on a bridge. The background features a large, historic building with numerous windows and chimneys. The bridge is adorned with ornate designs, and there is an open instrument case on the ground in front of him.
A tall clock tower with intricate architectural details stands prominently against a cloudy sky. The building features ornate stonework and a Scottish flag atop the spire. In the background, there are hills and additional historic buildings visible.
A tall clock tower with intricate architectural details stands prominently against a cloudy sky. The building features ornate stonework and a Scottish flag atop the spire. In the background, there are hills and additional historic buildings visible.
A man dressed in traditional Scottish attire plays a bagpipe. He wears a dark uniform with intricate gold details and has a green and blue tartan draped across his shoulder. The bagpipe is ornate, made of dark leather with bright fittings. In the background, there is an iron fence and blurred foliage.
A man dressed in traditional Scottish attire plays a bagpipe. He wears a dark uniform with intricate gold details and has a green and blue tartan draped across his shoulder. The bagpipe is ornate, made of dark leather with bright fittings. In the background, there is an iron fence and blurred foliage.
A historic white castle with multiple towers and crenellated parapets stands under a cloudy sky. The building features a Scottish flag on a pole, dark roof tiles, and small windows. Black cannons are lined up on the gravel courtyard alongside the building. Two people are visible near the entrance of a smaller tower with a clock.
A historic white castle with multiple towers and crenellated parapets stands under a cloudy sky. The building features a Scottish flag on a pole, dark roof tiles, and small windows. Black cannons are lined up on the gravel courtyard alongside the building. Two people are visible near the entrance of a smaller tower with a clock.
An ornate book cover for 'The Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland' featuring intricate illustrations of Scottish landmarks such as castles and cathedrals. The border is elaborately decorated with scrollwork, including images labeled as Edinburgh, Glasgow Cathedral, Stirling, Falkland, and Holyrood. The text is in a gothic style, giving it a historical and authoritative appearance.
An ornate book cover for 'The Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland' featuring intricate illustrations of Scottish landmarks such as castles and cathedrals. The border is elaborately decorated with scrollwork, including images labeled as Edinburgh, Glasgow Cathedral, Stirling, Falkland, and Holyrood. The text is in a gothic style, giving it a historical and authoritative appearance.
A person wearing traditional Scottish attire, including a kilt and hat, is playing bagpipes. They stand on a sidewalk next to a wall displaying several colorful paintings with floral and abstract designs. A backpack filled with items, possibly for collecting tips, rests on the ground nearby.
A person wearing traditional Scottish attire, including a kilt and hat, is playing bagpipes. They stand on a sidewalk next to a wall displaying several colorful paintings with floral and abstract designs. A backpack filled with items, possibly for collecting tips, rests on the ground nearby.
woman wearing yellow long-sleeved dress under white clouds and blue sky during daytime

The Scottish Society of Southwest Michigan truly celebrates and preserves our rich Scottish heritage beautifully.

John Smith

A glass display case houses a silver trophy on a wooden base, with a dark blue panel above reading 'Scottish Cup'. The background is detailed with other museum exhibits and soft lighting creates a reflective surface on the glass.
A glass display case houses a silver trophy on a wooden base, with a dark blue panel above reading 'Scottish Cup'. The background is detailed with other museum exhibits and soft lighting creates a reflective surface on the glass.

I love participating in events that honor our Scottish culture and connect with the community here.

Jane Doe

A person is wearing a traditional Scottish outfit, including a tartan kilt and a black fur hat, while playing the bagpipes. They stand outdoors next to a tree with a blurred background of foliage and a fence.
A person is wearing a traditional Scottish outfit, including a tartan kilt and a black fur hat, while playing the bagpipes. They stand outdoors next to a tree with a blurred background of foliage and a fence.
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