Ulster-Scots OCN: In-Person Courses

13 March 2026

Due to high demand regarding the first OCN courses announced for 2026, the Ulster-Scots Community Network is delighted to be able to offer an on-site option.

The course is the Level 1 “Introduction to Ulster-Scots” and will take place in Belfast later this spring.

Accredited free of charge by The Open College Network NI, the course is delivered over 4 2.5-hour sessions, covering the following topics:

• What is an Ulster-Scots identity?
• An overview of the Plantation of Ulster
• Taakin with Ulster-Scots (language); and
• Ulster-Scots and Family History.

Details of these opportunities are as follows:

OPTION 1 

• Tuesdays – 14, 21 & 28 April and 5 May
• 6.30pm – 9pm
• Discover Ulster-Scots Centre, 1-9 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GA

OPTION 2

• Thursdays – 16, 23 & 30 April and 7 May
• 6.30pm – 9pm
• Discover Ulster-Scots Centre, 1-9 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GA

A minimum number of 8 participants are required to justify running the courses. If you are interested in attending, please email charlesn@ulster-scots.com ASAP as to which of these options best suit you. The USCN will then follow-up with participants with any further information.