What We Do...

We Bring Scottish Culture to the Community

Our work is meant to meet students and families where they are...at schools, libraries, community centers, theatres, and even in the home.

Can you help our Clan get younger members?

We hear this question all the time! We can help, but it's not something that will happen overnight. Attracting the younger generation requires a big change that we all need to make together. You need to host activities that engage them. Here are some tips:

Start meeting the youth where they are!

Coordinate with your local school to present piping and dancing to the students.
Let the music teacher know about the local piping teacher or dance teacher.
Send your pipe band out to local festivals and events to play and pass out flyers to join the next ceilidh (and make sure you are having regular Ceilidhs).
Download the quarterly Kids' Corner to include in your newsletters and let your members know it's there.
Host family events with activities for children (think beyond the colors book page - kids need more than that to engage them)

Can your programs help my Clan attract new members?

In almost every program we fund, there is an opportunity for Clan representation. In the Highland Echoes Show, we feature clans in the show, and all of our performers who are affiliated with their clan post about it on their socials at our request. (but they are always more than happy to oblige!)

In our online educational programs, we list out supporting Clans and Societies for students/parents and teachers to see and click on for more information.

What programs do you fund?

How can I access the programs you fund?

Each program is unique in its accessabilty.

Scotland In The Class is available online to anyone for free. The only requirement is to log in and create a free account.
The Highland Echoes show featuring dancers and musicians from all over the world, is a yearly event that takes place during the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games week in a nearby town (Boone, NC). You can access the website for ticket and patron options.
Kids Corner is accessible to any Clan or Scottish society. You can sign up to receive the quarterly newsletter insert at scotlandintheclass.com/kidscorner

Can we get one of your workshops or performances in our community?

Our Current Programs

Explore our programs below. Most of the programs will be linked to an external website with more detailed information about each program and how to get involved. If you would like to bring any of these programs to your community, please contact us at info@highlandechoes.com

The Highland Echoes Show

This show brings together over 26 of the world's best Highland Dancers and musicians from all over the world inspiring audiences to get involved in their Scottish cultural community!

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Scotland In The Class

Standards based lesson plans about Scotland are available for free through our educational program, Scotland In The Class.

Thousands of students are already benefiting from the lessons from Scotland In The Class. Please donate today to help support the expenses of keeping this educational resource thriving.

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Workshops & Programs

We bring Scottish cultural arts, legends, music and historical content to life through workshops and programs for all ages.

Scottish Kids' Corner

Our quarterly Scottish Kid's Corner newsletter is available for anyone to download and share. We send it out via email to all registered Clans and Societies with permission to use it in their publications to encourage family conversations and activities about Scottish culture and heritage.

Visit the Kids' Corner Pages

Help us bring Scottish Culture to the Community

By making a tax-deductible donation to the Scottish Cultural Outreach Foundation 501(c)3

Every $10 donation helps us strengthen the Scottish heritage connection in one more life

With all of our programs, we work with professionals who ensure we are reaching our audiences in the most efficient way possible. We work with teachers in schools, principals, executives, producers, entertainers, and parents as we prepare programs to enrich the Scottish culture in the lives of the youth.

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