63 Percent Scottish: A Scotland Appreciation Podcast

Eamon O'Flynn

A podcast about Scotland for people of Scottish heritage in Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, and everywhere else we've ended up.

We speak with top-notch journalists, best-selling authors, podcasters and distinguished academics about everything from Wallace and whisky to Irn-Bru and independence.

Join us as we discover Scotland's past, present and future.

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EP 14: "Scottish Community - Everyone Welcome" with John Sawyer from the St. Andrew's Society of Toronto
20-02-2024
EP 14: "Scottish Community - Everyone Welcome" with John Sawyer from the St. Andrew's Society of Toronto
If you're a listener of 63 Percent Scottish then I have to imagine you have *some* interest in Scotland, Scottish things or the like. If you don't live in Scotland - and most people with Scottish heritage don't! - and even if you don't have Scottish genetic heritage, you may be interested in joining a Scottish Community. Scottish Societies and St. Andrew's Societies can be found all over Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and they provide unique opportunities to connect with Scottish culture, as well as connecting with other people who love everything Scotland.To tell us more about Scottish communities, we're talking to John Sawyer - the President of the St. Andrew's Society of Toronto. We discuss: The relative unimportance of Scottish geneticsHis own entry-point to Scottish cultureWhat a St. Andrew's Society is and how he found himself leading oneThe benefits of joining a St. Andrew's SocietyWant to join a Scottish community? Here are some groups you could check out:St. Andrew's Society of TorontoScottish Society of OttawaSt. Andrew's Society of WinnipegSt. Andrew's Society of Los AngelesSingapore St. Andrew's SocietySt. Andrew's Society of the State of New YorkChicago ScotsClans and Scottish Societies of CanadaHave thoughts? Connect with 63 Percent Scottish on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram or contact us at 63percentscottish.com.Music by RomanSenykMusic from Pixabay.