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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:
We are looking for a highly motivated and innovative individual to support the Agency in ensuring Ulster-Scots communities effectively contribute to policy development, consultations, and evidence-based advocacy initiatives. more »
On Saturday 28th November, Belfast will once again reverberate to tha skirl o tha pipes and come alive with tartan flare, as Ulster-Scots from across the land gather for Tartan Day 2026. more »
On Ulster Day, we want to share a special article entitled ‘United in Loyalty and Determined to Stand Their Ground – The Events of Ulster Day, 28 September 1912’. more »
The Ulster-Scots Agency are looking for tutors in Music, Dance and Drama to help inspire the next generation of Ulster-Scots learners. more »
With a new school year set to begin, our Education team are holding two online sessions to inform teachers about the different resources we can offer schools. more »
We are delighted to be offering an action-packed week of Ulster-Scots cultural activities as the international Fleadh Cheoil festival comes to Belfast. more »