The Society puts on four public events each year to promote Scottish Culture and Heritage in Rochester, NY. There are other events on our calendar where we are participants. Sign up for membership to support local Scottish events and get an early invitation to each outing. Advertising is also done through our Facebook page . You can reach out to contact us regarding any specific interests or questions. Support Scottish culture in our area!
On The Tartan Horizon
Various Dates
Games and Festivals
Anyone can join us in various local summer activities over the next few months. These include Games and Festivals. You can find more information about these events on our Links page.
Various Dates and Places
Upcoming Annual Events
Mid July 2026
Scottish Heritage Society Picnic
A free potluck and cookout for members with lots of music, games and camaraderie. Usually held in the middle of the summer in a Monroe county park. Members will be informed via mail and reminded by email. Contact us for more information.
In Planning Stages
Usually at East Area Shelter in
Powder Mills Park
Mid Nov 2026
Saint Andrew’s Dinner
A family style event with our own celebrated “Kitchen Wenches” preparing traditional food. While the holiday honoring Scotland’s patron saint is officially on 30 November, we’ve moved this event up by a week or two in the US to avoid conflicts with Thanksgiving. The event includes a discussion of Scotland’s patron saint as well as pipe music and some surprise entertainment.
In Planning Stages
Bushnell Basin Fire Department
661 Kreag Road
Pittsford, NY 14534
January 16th or 23rd 2027 are likely
Burns Night Dinner and Entertainment
Our premier annual event honoring the life and works of Robert Burns. This is a semi-formal event with a served dinner and special entertainment. Kilts are encouraged! Usually held on weekend near Burns’ birthday on 25 January. There’s all the formalities of The Address to the Haggis, The Immortal Memory, The Toast to the Lassies (and reply) as well as a pipe band concert.
Early Planning Stage:
Mid March 2027
St. Patrick’s Day Parade
The ROCScots invite all fellow Scots to celebrate the heritage of our Irish brethren in the Tops St. Patrick’s Day Event. We don’t run this parade, but we often participate as a group. We don’t have any details just yet. More details as we get closer. Send a note to march with the ROCScots.
Early Planning Stage:
April 3rd or 10th 2027 are likely
Tartan Day Celebration and Dinner
On 6 April 1320, the Declaration of Arbroath declared that Scotland was a sovereign nation. We celebrate 700+ years of Scottish Heritage in early April with a celtic/folk band, highland (aka bagpipe) music, a buffet dinner and dancing. Add in a cash bar, a Scottish auction, raffles and games… and it’s one heck of a party. in 2026, we were joined by Scottish country dancers helping us get out on the floor and learn more about this part of Scottish culture.