Duluth Scottish Heritage Association

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Duluth Scottish Heritage Association Perpetuating Scottish culture in NE Minnesota and NW Wisconsin since 1976. The Duluth Scottish Heritage Association, Inc. In 1990, the D.S.H.A.

(DSHA) had it's genesis during the United States Bicentennial year, 1976. There was a great awakening of ethnic interest throughout the United States. Scottish immigrants had played an important role in the foundation of the City of Duluth. Local Scots renewed their interest in preserving and perpetuating Scottish Culture and Arts in the Duluth area. A committee of these local Scots was formed to honor their Scottish heritage. The traditional celebration of the Robert Burns' Night Dinner and the Kirkin' O' the Tartans ceremony was renewed and a program of highland dancing for children and adults begun. An upsurge in interest in playing the Great Highland Bagpipe occurred. Pipes and Drums originated. Men and women in the band are members of the D.S.H.A. who delight in performing Scottish music. New events within the past decade such as the D.S.H.A.'s spring concert and summer golf scramble have drawn in new interest to the DSHA. Renewed growth and interest in things Scottish has continued throughout the United States and Northeastern Minnesota. The Arrowhead Scots have been a part of the movement. On occasions of celebration, more kilts are appearing at Scottish events. Over the past thirty years events have flourished. Events sponsored by the D.S.H.A. are open to anyone.

10/11/2026

🚨50th anniversary event CANCELLED 🚨

Due to a low turnout in reservations, we are sorry to announce that the DSHA's 50th celebration set for Saturday, October 17th at the Kitchi Gammi Club has been cancelled.

Attendees who had already registered and paid for the event in advance will receive a full refund over the next week or so. Thank you to those of you who registered and to the rest of you for your continued support of the DSHA. We will see you soon!

Registration for the DSHA's 50th anniversary event scheduled for Saturday, October 17th is still open.Please register by...
10/08/2026

Registration for the DSHA's 50th anniversary event scheduled for Saturday, October 17th is still open.

Please register by Saturday, October 10th if you plan to attend!

Join us in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Duluth Scottish Heritage Association!   The event will be held at the historic Kitchi Gammi Club in Duluth, MN. Come help us celebrate 50-years and beyond of Scottish culture! Social Hour begins at 4pm, followed by a celebratory program at 5pm,...

Re-sharing our 50th anniversary celebration event - it's already less than two weeks away! If you are interested in comi...
10/05/2026

Re-sharing our 50th anniversary celebration event - it's already less than two weeks away! If you are interested in coming, please register and pay ahead of time. It will be a great evening of celebrating 50 years of the DSHA.

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Come join us for our 50th anniversary on Saturday, October 17th at the Kitchi Gammi Club! Tickets are available through ...
09/28/2026

Come join us for our 50th anniversary on Saturday, October 17th at the Kitchi Gammi Club! Tickets are available through this link on our website.

Social Hour at 4:00pm
Program begins at 5:00pm

Please book ASAP if you're interested in attending.

Events Archive - Duluth Scottish Heritage Assocation

Reminder: Sunday, September 20th at 1:30pm for our Reembrance Day event. The public is welcome to attend!For Remembrance...
09/20/2026

Reminder: Sunday, September 20th at 1:30pm for our Reembrance Day event. The public is welcome to attend!

For Remembrance Day, we usually place Scottish flags along the road to the Cairn within the cemetery grounds, but here is our attempt at an AI map to show you how to find your way to the Cairn for Remembrance Day!!

-Enter Forest Hill Cemetery
-At the fork in the road, take a right to head towards the hill with rows of mausoleums. (If you reach the office, you went too far).
-Drive straight towards the row of mausoleums on the hill.
-Take a left on the road that follows the winding road in front of the mausoleums up the hill.
-When you get to the top, veer left keeping the "Barker" monument and orange colored "Walbank" mausoleum on your left.
-Take the next left turn and go straight up a slight hill to arrive at the Cairn.

Don't forget - Remembrance Day is this Sunday, September 20th! The weather is looking ok so far. Cloudy and about 60 deg...
09/16/2026

Don't forget - Remembrance Day is this Sunday, September 20th! The weather is looking ok so far. Cloudy and about 60 degrees.

Remembrance Day
Sunday, September 20th
1:30pm

Forest Hill Cemetery 🪦
2516 Woodland Ave
Duluth MN

Come check out Highland Dancing! Classes are held on Mondays each week at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Duluth. Classes...
09/03/2026

Come check out Highland Dancing! Classes are held on Mondays each week at St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Duluth. Classes are offered in two sessions for 2026 - 2027.

First dance session: 9/21/26 - 2/1/2027
Second session: 2/8/2027 - 6/21/2027

-Premier Dancers: 4p - 5p
-Primary and beginners: 5p - 6p
-Novice and intermediate: 6p - 7p

COST PER SESSION:
$300.00 for individual students
$500.00 for families with two students
$625.00 for families with three or more who are dancing

Message us for further details if interested in signing up!

Join us for Remembrance Day!Sunday, September 20th1:30pm at Forest Hill Cemetery2516 Woodland Ave, Duluth MN
08/21/2026

Join us for Remembrance Day!

Sunday, September 20th
1:30pm at Forest Hill Cemetery
2516 Woodland Ave, Duluth MN

08/11/2026

We have been quiet since June, but we're about to release our Fall calendar soon! Stay tuned!

Don't forget to mark your calendars and go support our friends at the annual Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games !
06/27/2026

Don't forget to mark your calendars and go support our friends at the annual Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games !

First Boston, then Miami… and on July 18, it’s St. Paul’s turn. Catch the No Scotland, No Party vibe for yourself at the Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games. Scotland’s bringing the energy — Minnesota’s throwing the party with bagpipes, heavy games, celtic music, dancing, clans and more!

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