"Leesure" [Lee-sure] Meaning: Leisure
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The Ulster-Scots Agency is involved in a range of activities - from funding musical and dance tuition, language projects, publishing Ulster-Scots publications and attending events which promote Ulster-Scots within Ulster and further afield. Below is a selection of our most recent news, older stories may be viewed in the news archive:
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Yarns 5: Call for Submissions
We are aiming to produce another edition of Yarns, the journal which celebrates contemporary writing in Ulster-Scots and Scots, later this year with the launch during Ulster-Scots Leid Week in Novemmer 2025. more »
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US Declaration-linked Newspaper Displayed in Belfast
A complete edition of Americas first daily newspaper, printed in Philadelphia on 10th June 1776, has gone on display at the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre in Belfast. more »
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Call For Ulster-Scots Music
We are creating a new Ulster-Scots tune book and we need support from local bands to bring it to life. more »
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Ulster-Scots Writing Competition 2025
Everybody kens a wee bit o Ulster-Scots and this is your chance to get creative with it. more »
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Ulster-Scots Music & Dance Tuition Programme Opens
The Ulster-Scots Agency has opened its annual Ulster-Scots Music and Dance Tuition programme for voluntary and community organisations. more »
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Ulster-Scots Summer Schools Grant
The Ulster-Scots Agency has opened a 2-day Ulster-Scots Summer School Grant Programme for 2025. more »