Upcoming Celtic Events in Central PA
Check back often for updated information! We will be at these events! Stop by and say Hello! More area festivals and additional details are on our “Events” page.
Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan
We leave the very busy September and will celebrate our Kirkin’ O’ the Tartan church service at 11:00 AM on October 19 at Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church (300 E Simpson St, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055). This is integrated into the regular Sunday worship service.
St. Andrews Dinner and Meeting
Our annual St. Andrews dinner and meeting will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2025 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM at the Mechanicsburg Presbyterian Church. We will be having special entertainment/education with Scott Morrison from the Gaelic School of Baltimore teaching us Scots Gaelic. The link for the school https://sgoilgaidhlig.org/about-us/
SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR BURNS NIGHT SUPPER!
Burns Night
Celebrate with us on Saturday, January 24, 2026 as we hold our Scottish Society’s 70th Burns Night at the Penn Harris Hotel in Camp Hill. Additional details will be posted as they become available.
Want to know what goes on at a Burns Night Supper?
Please click on the link of our Burns Night Supper that highlights our 2023 event celebrating Robert Burns. This an opportunity for those who have never attended one to see what they can expect to experience at Burns Night 2024. Recording provided by USA Kilts
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It might be of interest that the Great Scot website shows a registered Ukraine Forever tartan.
To promote an interest in the history, culture, and traditions of Scotland and Scottish Americans in Central Pennsylvania
To develop and strengthen the bonds of friendship and good fellowship through entertainment and social gatherings
To keep members informed of Scottish related events and activities occurring regionally and nationally.
And to preserve fond memories of Auld Lang Syne.
Scottish Society of Central Pennsylvania
Officers and Board of Directors
President: Ken Millage
Vice-President: Dr. Kathleen White
Secretary: Jennifer Gardner
Treasurer: Dr David Smith
Chaplain: Heather Zeigler
Social Media and Website: Shannon Smith
Piper: William Gable
Directors: Fred Hait, Dan Maresh, Ted Martin, Verlyn Hays, Marcia Wallace Shore
PAST PRESIDENTS
Charlene Kemp
TARTAN BANNERS of the SOCIETY
Given by individuals and families to honor their Scottish heritage
These banners are displayed at various Society and public occasions
