Events

We maintain an active schedule of programs and activities for prospective residents and their families to learn more about Chicago Scots and Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care.

The Scottish American History Forum presents Professor Marjory Harper

The University Club 76 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, United States

Hear from this award-winning professor whose breakthrough book Testimonies of Transition: Voices from the Scottish Diaspora captures a handful of personal stories from the two […]

$50

Scottish American History Forum

Caledonia Senior Living & Memory Care 2800 Des Plaines Avenue, North Riverside, IL, United States

Chicago Scots and the Scottish American History Forum invite you to a presentation about the history of the Scottish Home and the acclaimed architect who […]

33rd Annual Highland Games and Scottish Festival

Hamilton Lakes Park Blvd. & Pierce Road, Itasca, IL, United States

The Scottish Festival & Highland Games features an extravaganza of activities and attractions - from the Caber Toss to Highland Dancing to the Dogs of […]

Cost Varies

Chicago Scots 18th Annual Kilted Classic Golf Tournament

Cantigny Golf Course 27w270 Mack Road, Wheaton, IL, United States

Dressed in kilts of every color, our golfers follow the skirl of a bagpiper around the course and play a game that many regard as […]

The 174th Annual St Andrew’s Day Gala “The Feast of the Haggis”

Rockwell on the River 3057 N. Rockwell, Chicago, IL, United States

The Chicago Scots welcome everyone who is Scottish by birth, by heritage or simply by inclination to come and enjoy a fun evening, celebrating Scottish culture while honoring our 2019 Distinguished Citizens: Dan Casey and Bethany McLean.

A Musical Celebration of Robert Burns

The University Club of Chicago 76 E Monroe St, Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Scots invite you to a musical celebration of Robert Burns featuring Rachel Barton Pine in performance with Alistair McCulloch on the “Gregg Violin” on its first U.S. tour from Robert Burns Birthplace Museum in Ayrshire, Scotland with poetry and toasts by Gus Noble, president, Chicago Scots. Plus, the award-winning musical theatre group Noisemaker will also be performing at the event!

The evening will include Whisky Toasts, Scottish-Inspired Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres, Poetry, Music and Fun!

$60

Robert Burns Tribute

Martyrs' 3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States

Chicago Scots will celebrate the life of Scottish poet, Robert Burns, January 30 at Martyrs' in Wrigleyville. The evening promises plenty of poetry, song, bagpipes and Scottish fun. Toasts will be raised to the Haggis, the Lads and Lassies and the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns.

Free

Robert Burns Supper

History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff 509 E Deerpath Road, Lake Forest, IL, United States

Chicago Scots and the History Center of Lake Forest-Lake Bluff invite you to an informal Burns Supper celebrating the life and works of the Immortal Bard of Scotland.

$25

2020 Virtual Scottish Festival & Highland Games

Online

You can expect a little bit of everything that you love at our Games! So get your kilt on, pour yourself some whisky, and get ready to experience the first Virtual Event in our (almost) 175 year history!

Free – $500

175th Annual Feast of the Haggis – VIRTUAL

Online

It’s our great pleasure to invite you to celebrate the 175th Anniversary of Chicago Scots in a spectacular fashion. Join us as we gather virtually to salute our Scottish heritage and the vital work we do at Caledonia Senior Living and Memory Care.

Free