Ulster-Scots Language Society

For the last decade, the Ulster-Scots Language Society has been the only organisation in Northern Ireland specifically formed to promote the Ulster-Scots language in literature and native speech.

The Ulster-Scots Language Society was founded in 1992  “to promote the status and re-establish the dignity of Ulster-Scots as a language”. 

Its objectives are:

· To promote the use of Ulster-Scots in writing, education and speech

· To encourage interest in Ulster-Scots literature: prose, poetry and drama

· To encourage confidence in the use of Ulster-Scots

· To encourage contemporary writing

· To encourage interest in the Ulster-Scots traditions of music, dance and song

The Society caters for a wide range of interests:

· If you are an Ulster-Scots speaker
· If you would like to be an Ulster-Scots speaker
· If you are from an Ulster-Scots background
· Or if you are just interested in the language

Anyone interested in receiving more information may contact:

President:  Professor Michael Montgomery, University of South Carolina
Vice-Presidents:  Dr Ian Adamson, Mr Will McAvoy, Mr Jim Fenton
Chairman: Mrs Anne Smyth
Deputy Chairman: Mr Doug Elliott
Secretary: Miss Fiona McDonald
Treasurer: Dr Roy Hewitt
Development Officer: Miss Diane Hoy

The Ulster-Scots Language Society,
Franklin House, 10-12 Brunswick Street
Belfast BT2 7GE
Northern Ireland
Tel. (00 44) 028 9043 6716

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
Individual, Joint / Family and Corporate membership available - please contact us on the telephone number above for further information.

Members will receive complimentary copies of the Society’s ‘Ullans’ Magazine (contains items in English as well as Ulster-Scots so you won’t be stuck!) and regular updates on special events throughout the year. 

So why not join today?

Anyone wishing to join the Ulster-Scots Language Society please contact the above address.