24 Nov 2025
Tha Wee Schuil
by Anne McMaster
This evocative short film in #UlsterScots created by writer and poet @Rosehill_girl to celebrate #LeidWeek 2025 is a haunting and deeply felt tribute to Moneydig primary school, its weans, and their stories...
youtu.be/0VAbGmsdyr8?si=evRT…
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23 Nov 2025
To mark #LeidWeek writer Robert Campbell @thebogmyrtle will be working in partnership with @culturlanndoire in Derry to deliver #UlsterScots story creation workshops to local Irish medium primary schools in the @dcsdcouncil area. To book contact catherine@culturlann.org
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21 Nov 2025
Tha Wee Schuil - a short film in #UlsterScots featuring playwright, poet and writer Anne McMaster @Rosehill_girl to mark #LeidWeek 2025. Available to watch online at derrystrabane.com/ulsterscot… from Monday 24 November 2025
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20 Nov 2025
Let's Dance! Blether & Bounce is an interactive #UlsterScots dance and language programme for #LeidWeek created by the award-winning Sollus Highland Dancers for schools in the @dcsdcouncil area. To book or request further information contact: sollusdance@hotmail.com
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19 Nov 2025
Join Dr Frank Ferguson from @UlsterUni
for a #LeidWeek lunchtime lecture exploring the #UlsterScots influences on the life and work of C.S. Lewis.
More details of next week's event can be found below. ⬇️
18 Nov 2025
Join Dr Frank Ferguson from @UlsterUni for a #LeidWeek lunchtime lecture exploring the #UlsterScots influences on the life and work of CS Lewis
🗓️Thursday 27 November 2025, 1pm
📍Whittaker Suite, Guildhall, Derry~Londonderry
✉️To book: ulsterscots@derrystrabane.com
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📅 Leid Week is 24 – 29 Nov, with supported events across the District from 19–29 November.
👉 Full details: bit.ly/3JSdRIN
Let’s come together to promote awareness, foster understanding, and celebrate Ulster Scots culture!
#LeidWeek #UlsterScots #CommunityCulture
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18 Nov 2025
Join Dr Frank Ferguson from @UlsterUni for a #LeidWeek lunchtime lecture exploring the #UlsterScots influences on the life and work of CS Lewis
🗓️Thursday 27 November 2025, 1pm
📍Whittaker Suite, Guildhall, Derry~Londonderry
✉️To book: ulsterscots@derrystrabane.com
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18 Nov 2025
Join award-winning film maker Tristan Crowe this #LeidWeek for an evening screening of #UlsterScots short films including The Witch of Glentow
🗓️Wednesday 26 November 2025, 6pm
📍Green Room, Guildhall, Derry~Londonderry
✉️ To book: ulsterscots@derrystrabane.com
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25 Sep 2025
There's still time to apply to @dcsdcouncil's #LeidWeek 2025 fund which is seeking proposals for projects to mark Ulster-Scots Language Week 2025.
To apply see quoted post below.
Deadline: Friday 26 September 2025, 12 noon
25 Sep 2025
Are you an #UlsterScots creative? There's still time left to apply to @dcsdcouncil's #LeidWeek 2025 fund which is seeking proposals for projects to mark Ulster-Scots Language Week 2025. To apply visit tinyurl.com/leidweek25
Deadline: Friday 26 September 2025, 12 noon
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25 Sep 2025
Are you an #UlsterScots creative? There's still time left to apply to @dcsdcouncil's #LeidWeek 2025 fund which is seeking proposals for projects to mark Ulster-Scots Language Week 2025. To apply visit tinyurl.com/leidweek25
Deadline: Friday 26 September 2025, 12 noon
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11 Sep 2025
Ulster-Scots Language Week 2025
Derry City & Strabane District Council is now welcoming applications for Leid Week 2025. Deadline: Friday 26 September 2025, 12 noon. To apply visit tinyurl.com/leidweek25
#LeidWeek #UlsterScots
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19 Aug 2025
Derry City and Strabane District Council is now inviting applications for projects, events or activities to mark Ulster-Scots Language Week 2025. To apply please visit derrystrabane.com/ulsterscot… Deadline for applications: Friday 26 September 2025, 12 noon #LeidWeek #UlsterScots
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29 Nov 2024
Tonight we have the pleasure of hosting @billykayscot for some readings from Born in Kyle. Is always great to welcome back a guid freen to Bilfawst. #frlsu #leidweek
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29 Nov 2024
During #LeidWeek the Tower Museum was delighted to host award-winning poet @MillarTap who provided audiences with a unique insight into the Ulster-Scots heritage of the Laggan district in east Donegal. Alan also read new work inspired by George Dugall's #UlsterScots glossary
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28 Nov 2024
Congratulations to staff at Derry City and Strabane District Council @dcsdcouncil who undertook OCN Level 1 - An Introduction to Ulster-Scots History, Heritage and Culture facilitated by The Ulster-Scots Community Network @USCN1 and who were awarded certificates during #LeidWeek
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28 Nov 2024
It was such a pleasure to make this film for #LeidWeek 2024! Working with @dcsdcouncil with funding from @UlsterScotsAgen, I celebrated our landscape with music, images and the Ulster-Scots language I love! #poet #nature #spokenword
27 Nov 2024
AYE NEARHAN: Poet Anne McMaster @Rosehill_girl reflects on the beauty of the natural world in Ulster-Scots. This short film includes stunning drone footage of the NI landscape and is accompanied by a bespoke original soundtrack by Matthew McCracken
youtu.be/n_jlffQCm9M?si=05Hj…
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26 Nov 2024
Join writer and poet Alan Millar @MillarTap for 'Hame an Awa - Scots Wurds in Irish Toonlands' this Thursday 28 November 2024, 1pm at the Tower Museum, Derry.
Book your place at tower@derrystrabane.com
#IslandVoices #UlsterScots #LeidWeek
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26 Nov 2024
Derry City and Strabane District Council was delighted to welcome author Meagan Jennett @leggomymeag0 to the Tower Museum to deliver 'Mountain Talk' - a fascinating insight into the enduring connections between the #UlsterScots language and southern Appalachian speech #LeidWeek
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26 Nov 2024
Watch Now: This film by writer Alan Millar @MillarTap explores the interconnections of locality and language through poet George Dugall’s The Northern Cottage glossary and subscribers list which was published exactly 200 years ago this year #LeidWeek
youtu.be/fo-aaJhsV08
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