OCN Level 1 Ulster-Scots Course

07 August 2025

The Ulster-Scots Community Network are offering a Level 1: Introduction to Ulster-Scots course this Autum/Winter 2025.

The course, offered free of charge, is accredited by the Open College Network NI.

Level 1: Introduction to Ulster-Scots covers:

• Ulster-Scots Identity
• Overview of the Plantation of Ulster
• Talkin with Ulster-Scots (Language) and
• Ulster-Scots and Researching Family History.

There are three available options to study:

Option 1 (In-person)

When: Thursday 23^rd and 30^th September; Thursday 7^th  and 14^th October

Time: 11.00-13.00

Where: On-site at Discover Ulster-Scots Centre, 1-9 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GA

Option 2 (Online)

When: Thursday 6^th, 13^th, 20^th and 27^th November

Time: 19.00-21.30

Where: Zoom

Option 3 (for North American audiences)

When: Saturday 15^th and 29^th November

Time: 16.00-19.00 (GMT) 

Where: Zoom.

If you have already expressed interest in the above course, you do not need to contact the Ulster-Scots Community Network. Otherwise, to secure a place on one of these courses, please contact charlesn@ulster-scots.com. 

Please note: While the course is free, spaces are limited, so registration is essential.