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

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Puke ▪ (Of a person) Ridiculous, pathetic "Thon's naethin mair nor a puke."
15/07/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Puke
▪ (Of a person) Ridiculous, pathetic

"Thon's naethin mair nor a puke."

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Fitba ▪ Football "Who's up fur a game o fitba?"
14/07/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Fitba
▪ Football

"Who's up fur a game o fitba?"

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Nerra ▪ Narrow, thin "The weight loass haes left him gye nerra."
13/07/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Nerra
▪ Narrow, thin

"The weight loass haes left him gye nerra."

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Hivin ▪ Crowded "Thon place wus hivin last nicht."
12/07/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Hivin
▪ Crowded

"Thon place wus hivin last nicht."

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Betimes ▪ Sometimes, occasionally "A used tae ga up thonner betimes."
11/07/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Betimes
▪ Sometimes, occasionally

"A used tae ga up thonner betimes."

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Jirg ▪ Irritating creak, grating noise "Dae ye hear the jirgin o thon machine?" ...
10/07/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Jirg
▪ Irritating creak, grating noise

"Dae ye hear the jirgin o thon machine?"

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Hak ▪ Hawk "He's eyes lake a hak."
09/07/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Hak
▪ Hawk

"He's eyes lake a hak."

As we reach the business end of the World Cup, did you know that the penalty kick was invented by an Ulster-Scot?! ⚽️😀Fe...
08/07/2026

As we reach the business end of the World Cup, did you know that the penalty kick was invented by an Ulster-Scot?! ⚽️😀

Few people in history have caused as much joy - and as much heartache - as William McCrum from Milford in County Armagh!

Born in February 1865, William was the son of an extremely wealthy linen manufacturer. He attended Royal School Armagh and developed a real passion for various sports, including cricket and football, ultimately playing in goal for his local club, Milford FC (William is in the middle row, second from the left, in the team photo).

Back in the day when William was playing, football was a much rougher, tougher game than today. To try to help cut down on the number of serious injuries taking place during the 1890-1891 Irish League season, William came up with idea of a penalty kick, but the International Football Association initially laughed at his suggestion. Believing that football was a game played by gentlemen, they thought that there was no danger of one player deliberately fouling another – talk about getting it wrong 😬

In the end, ‘Master Willie’, as he was affectionately known in Milford, had the last laugh, but only after a series of high-profile casualties. The great and the good in the football corridors of power came to see that his idea was clever and much needed, and on 2nd June 1891, the penalty kick was officially added to the rule book 🙌🏻

So, the next time your team win or lose on penalties, or you’re watching the World Cup and you see the tears of joy or the cries of heartbreak, remember that it was an Ulster-Scot, William McCrum, who gave the world some of the most dramatic moments ever witnessed in sport 😊

One Ulster-Scot – One Big Idea – A Global Impact! 🌎💙

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨ ▪ Sned ▪ To trim leaves and roots "Ye'll need a gully to sned thon neeps fer yer tay."...
08/07/2026

✨ 𝗨𝗟𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥-𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗧𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗬 ✨

▪ Sned
▪ To trim leaves and roots

"Ye'll need a gully to sned thon neeps fer yer tay."

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

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