Good Relations- Ulster Scots

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Fermanagh and Omagh District Council recognises that we live in a multi-cultural and multilingual society and that Ulster Scots contributes to the linguistic, cultural and historical heritage of this area. In doing so the Council recognises Ulster Scots as an expression of cultural wealth.

The term Ulster-Scots refers to people from Scotland that settled in Ulster, and their descendants. It also refers to their heritage and cultural traditions. Over centuries, Ulster-Scots people have migrated to many parts of the world, they have influenced many aspects of life in the places settled through:

  • Dance (including Highland and Scottish Country dancing)
  • Heritage (including Plantation & Border Reivers history and legacy)
  • Language
  • Literature (through Ulster Scots language); and
  • Music

Ulster Scots Places in Fermanagh & Omagh

Discover Ulster Scots has created a series of 7 x 10-minute films showcasing some of Northern Ireland’s finest tourist attractions and highlighting their Ulster-Scots connections.  For centuries, the comings and goings of folk between Ulster and Scotland have left their mark on the landscape and people of this island. With this in mind, Discover Ulster-Scots Places puts the spotlight on Northern Ireland’s must-see attractions with special emphasis on their links to Ulster-Scots language, heritage and culture.

Two of the seven locations featured in the series are of our own Fermanagh and Omagh district.

 

Fermanagh & Lough Erne

 

Omagh & The Ulster American Folk Park

Ulster-Scots Poetry

The Ulster-Scots language has a rich heritage in the poetry world. Discover Ulster Scots have an archive of poems and literacy that show cases this history. This archive shows how the language can be both beautiful and poignant

Ulster Scots Children Activities

Ulster Scots Agency education team have produced a training resource for teachers to help them confidently teach Ulster-Scots in the classroom. “Twarthy Wurds” will introduce pupils to an Ulster-Scots word a day for 20 days. Each new word is defined and shows you how to use it in a sentence.

Fermanagh and Omagh team have created an ulster scots themed arts and craft booklet for the young creative Ulster Scot