Discover Ulster-Scots

Discover Ulster-Scots Ulster-Scots Visitor Centre, situated in the Corn Exchange Building in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. Open Monday - Friday 10am- 4pm Discover yours.

13 miles of water, centuries of connections. Get a whole different story at the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre, in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. A spacious exhibition gallery, open Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm, it’s packed with stories that you’ll not be able to find in most other museums. And entry is free of charge! Even though Ulster and Scotland are just 13 miles apart, the story of the close c

onnections can be hard to find in most museums. Here at the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre you can discover thousands of years of history, from the formation of the Giant’s Causeway (which links County Antrim with the Western Isles of Scotland) right up to the present day.

• the exhibition panels cover ten major stories, starting with the arrival of Edward Bruce in 1315
• the timeline room shows how events in Ulster link with Scotland and the rest of the world
• the language and literature area gives examples of Ulster-Scots publishing, as well as words most people use every day
• a large journey planner map highlights other Ulster-Scots places to visit
• audio-visual terminals allow you to watch films and search databases
• display cases feature rare artefacts and publications
• free literature available, much of which isn’t available elsewhere
• gift shop offering books, CDs and tartanwares

The Centre is located within the historic Belfast Corn Exchange building which dates from 1852. In 1859 the Corn Exchange hosted a major Robert Burns centenary event which was attended by Burns’ descendants who lived in the city. The Discover Ulster-Scots Centre also hosts a range of events during the year, so keep an eye on our events programme to see what’s on next. So why not drop in next time you’re in Cathedral Quarter? Our friendly and knowledgable staff will answer any questions you have and will give you advice on other places to visit. Opening Hours: Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm
Admission Free
www.DiscoverUlsterScots.com
Tel: 028 90 436710
Address: 1–9 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GA

On this day we remember Private Thomas Hughes (6th Battalion Connaught Rangers) who was awarded the Victoria Cross for a...
03/09/2026

On this day we remember Private Thomas Hughes (6th Battalion Connaught Rangers) who was awarded the Victoria Cross for actions at Guillemont, France.

Monaghan-born Hughes was 29 when the Great War broke out. In September 1916 in battle at Guillemont, France, he was wounded in an attack. Having had the wounds dressed, he immediately returned to the firing line. Seeing an enemy machine gun, he dashed out in front of his own company, shot the enemy gunners and captured the gun. Even though he was wounded, Hughes also captured four enemy prisoners.

Walking with the aid of crutches, Hughes was personally awarded the Victoria Cross by King George V. He ended the war as a corporal.

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Een ▪ Eyes "Keep yer een on thon yin."
03/09/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Een
▪ Eyes

"Keep yer een on thon yin."

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Hoose ▪ House "They hae bocht a new hoose."
02/09/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Hoose
▪ House

"They hae bocht a new hoose."

On this day we remember Sergeant David Nelson ('L' Battery Royal Artillery) who was awarded the Victoria Cross for actio...
01/09/2026

On this day we remember Sergeant David Nelson ('L' Battery Royal Artillery) who was awarded the Victoria Cross for actions at Néry, France.

Nelson joined the Royal Field Artillery in 1904. In the years that followed, he obtained a first-class gunnery certificate and upon the outbreak of the Great War he was promoted to Sergeant. On 1st September 1914, his Brigade came under ferocious enemy fire for two hours, until only two men were left with one field gun, one of whom was Nelson. Taken prisoner, Nelson soon escaped.

Awarded the Victoria Cross for his bravery, he continued to serve throughout the war but was fatally wounded in France on 7th April 1918.

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Skail ▪ Scatter "It's near that time tae skail tha dung."
01/09/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Skail
▪ Scatter

"It's near that time tae skail tha dung."

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Drooth ▪ Thirst "A hae a wile drooth on mae tha day."
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✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Drooth
▪ Thirst

"A hae a wile drooth on mae tha day."

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Scunge ▪ Roam "Dae ye see tha doag scungin tha country?"
30/08/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Scunge
▪ Roam

"Dae ye see tha doag scungin tha country?"

We’re in the Royal Burgh of Annan this weekend for the speaking to people, highlighting our links and sharing stories....
29/08/2026

We’re in the Royal Burgh of Annan this weekend for the speaking to people, highlighting our links and sharing stories. An opportunity too to meet up with some of the Scottish Clans from this area, many of whom have links into County Fermanagh.

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Gornicle ▪ A ludicrous person "Thon yin is a richt gornicle!"
29/08/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Gornicle
▪ A ludicrous person

"Thon yin is a richt gornicle!"

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Shirroy ▪ Crowd "He got redd o tha hale shirroy."
28/08/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Shirroy
▪ Crowd

"He got redd o tha hale shirroy."

Address

1-9 Victoria Street
Belfast
BT13GA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

028 90 436710

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