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Bringing Scotland's New Year Spirit to Colorado: A Guide to Hogmanay and Beyond
Here's the thing about Scots and New Year's: we don't just celebrate it, we throw ourselves into it with the kind of enthusiasm usually reserved for winning the World Cup or finding a previously undiscovered whisky distillery. When that clock strikes midnight on December 31st, Hogmanay isn't just another party. It's a full-blown cultural event that somehow manages to be both ancient tradition and the best night of the year, all rolled into one. And honestly? Those of us keepi
Kathryn McIver
6 days ago5 min read
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Chieftain's Awards & Tartan Award
Every year the president (previously chieftain) awards three individuals with the prestigious Chieftain’s award (pending name change). The awards go to a piper, drummer, and dancer that has displayed dedication to the Scottish community in Colorado. The individuals are nominated and selected by a review of all bios submitted. The Tartan award is presented annually to a deserving member for outstanding services rendered to the society or community. Written nominations may be
Samantha Hurst
7 days ago3 min read
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Leadership of Legacy
From the start, the St. Andrew Society of Colorado has had amazing leadership to lead us to where we are today. To honor those who have served: Since 1988 the Chieftains have been: Timothy McLaren (1988-1990) John Thornton (1990-1992) Charles Hanson (1992-1993) James Johnston (1993-1994) Wayne Deason (1994-1995) Peggy Zanin (first female Chieftain, 1995) David Higgins (1996-1997, 1997-1998) Wayne Deason (1998-1999) Sally Reed (1999-2001) Bob Burnham (2001 -2003) Isabelle Clar
Samantha Hurst
7 days ago1 min read
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GECKO Hospitality: Two Scots Come To Colorado
Back in September, the St. Andrew Society was invited out to Boulder to meet two young Scots who traveled from Scotland to spend a week at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts. Kaitlyn McGibbon (Glasgow) and Ben Smith (Loch Lomond) were awarded the prestigious HIT Scotland scholarship that gave them the opportunity to spend 5 days training at the Boulder campus. Our marketing director, Samantha Hurst, spent one evening with the whole team who put the whole thing together
Samantha Hurst
7 days ago1 min read
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The 61st Annual Colorado Highland Games
After a long year of planning, the 61st Games took place on September 20th and 21st. The weather was perfect, the crowds were energized,...
Samantha Hurst
Sep 242 min read
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Have you gone on a trip to Scotland or discovered something Scottish right here in Colorado? Tell us about it with a blog. Email your article to info@coloradoscots.com along with photos and we will consider it for publishing.
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