Scottish Society of Southwest Idaho

06/16/2026

Let me apologize for the presentation of the last couple of ‘250 Years Together’. The person that has been taking the information and making it appealing to the eye with a perifacial finish has not posted these and is not responding to quires. We had planned to run the “250 Years Together” series for 16 more days, I believe we have about 7 more informational pages set aside but not finished for publication, so if you want to contribute to the series, please feel free to help show the connection between the US and Scotland in any era of our history together.

06/16/2026

Military Heroes: From Culloden to Yorktown

Scots fought on both sides of the Revolution but shone for independence. Commodore John Paul Jones, 'Father of the American Navy,' was Scottish-born. Generals Henry Knox, William Alexander, and Hugh Mercer (Culloden veteran and Washington's friend) led key campaigns.

People of Scottish descent formed a significant portion of revolutionary soldiers, their Jacobite experience fuelling resolve. Post-war, Scots continued military service, shaping America's defence traditions.

06/14/2026

John Muir

John Muir, also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks", was a Scottish-born American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for the preservation of wilderness in the United States. His books, letters and essays describing his adventures in nature, especially in the Sierra Nevada, have been read by millions. His activism helped to preserve the Yosemite Valley and Sequoia National Park, and his example has served as an inspiration for the preservation of many other wilderness areas. The Sierra Club, which he co-founded, is a prominent American conservation organization. In his later life, Muir devoted most of his time to his wife and the preservation of the Western forests.

Born April 21, 1838, Dunbar, Scotland
Age at death 76 years
Died December 24, 1914, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma mater University of Wisconsin–Madison
Occupation Farmer, inventor, naturalist, philosopher, writer, botanist, zoologist, geologist, environmentalist

06/13/2026

Next meeting Wednesday 24th June 6pm at the Roosevelt in Meridian

06/12/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸 250 Years Together!! 🇺🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

06/11/2026

We are still seeking animal attractions for our Heritage Festival!! We would LOVE to see some herding dogs and highland coo's!!

We will be looking for animal demonstrations for this year's Scottish Society Festival! Anyone with highland cows, collie dogs, sheep herding demonstrations, Clydsdale horses etc!

Please email us at [email protected] if you're interested!

06/11/2026

Interested in sponsoring our Scottish Society? Want to see your company banner in front of Idaho Expo in September??

Scottish Society of Southwest Idaho is a 501c(3) organization, and sponsorships are tax deductible. If you wish for your contributions to be utilized in a certain manner, please email us at [email protected], and let us know. Please complete this form along with your sponsorship payment.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyuQHWxWakr9Z1VfTooc_VZy4bgcRnplSXMtTzKqWP7VEIig/viewform?usp=sf_link

We have three levels of sponsorship to choose from. The levels are explained below, and they are designed to maximize the sponsors advertising power at the event.
Gold $1000 and above

Banner on the chain link fence in front of Expo Idaho for 6 days. Sponsor gets to keep the banner.

Live thank you announcements from the MC throughout the event.

Free 12’ X 12’ booth / tent at event for sponsor's advertising or goods sale.

Mentioned in all three social media venues with complete write up and image (supplied by sponsor).

2 Free entries at Ceilidh on Friday night, 20 Sept.

2 Free entries to festival.

2 Free T-shirts.

Silver $500 to $999

Free 12’ X 12’ booth / tent for sponsor's advertising or goods sale.

Live thank you announcements from the MC throughout the event.

Mentioned in all three social media venues with complete write up and image (supplied by sponsor).

2 Free entries to the Ceildh

2 Free entries to festival.

2 Free festival t-shirts.

Bronze $250 to $499

Free booth at festival

Mentioned in all three social media venues with complete write up and image (supplied by sponsor).

2 Free entries to festival.

2 Free festival T-shirts.

Scottish Society of Southwest Idaho (501C3)

06/10/2026

🇺🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 250 Years Together!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲

06/09/2026

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇲 250 years together! 🇺🇲🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

06/09/2026

A bit of a smaller turnout from our Scottish Society volunteers this year, but lots of smiles nonetheless!!