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 ✨▪️ Wheeker▪️ Great, excellent"It was a wheeker game o fitba last nicht."
30/05/2026

✨ ULSTER-SCOTS WORD OF THE DAY ✨

▪️ Wheeker
▪️ Great, excellent

"It was a wheeker game o fitba last nicht."

There are some very exciting events coming up in North Antrim, as Cullybackey Community Partnership (CCP) celebrates sev...
29/05/2026

There are some very exciting events coming up in North Antrim, as Cullybackey Community Partnership (CCP) celebrates several people who left the community in the 1700s and played a part in events leading to American Independence in 1776 🇺🇸😀

To tell their stories, CCP has developed an exhibition, published a booklet, and will be hosting a series of three talks – all separate and different from each other - on the 1st, 8th and 22nd of June at the Maine Business Centre.

The venue will open at 6.45pm to allow folk time to view the exhibition, with the talks beginning at 7pm, and the booklet will be made available. Everyone is very welcome to attend 🙂

The talks are all free, but booking is necessary. Secure your place today on the CCP website - https://cullybackeycommunitypartnership.co.uk/ 🎟️

The project has been made possible through funding from via the USA NI 250 Fund 🫱🏻‍🫲🏼

✨ ULSTER-SCOTS WORD OF THE DAY ✨▪️ Bide▪️Wait, stay"G’on ye on an I’ll bide here a while."
29/05/2026

✨ ULSTER-SCOTS WORD OF THE DAY ✨

▪️ Bide
▪️Wait, stay

"G’on ye on an I’ll bide here a while."

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨▪ Wean▪ Child"She's a wile guid wean."
28/05/2026

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

▪ Wean
▪ Child

"She's a wile guid wean."

The fantastic setting of the Galgorm Resort this morning saw the launch of Cullybackey Community Partnership’s Ordinary ...
27/05/2026

The fantastic setting of the Galgorm Resort this morning saw the launch of Cullybackey Community Partnership’s Ordinary People Extraordinary History exhibition as part of the programme funded by Department for Communities. Wonderful hearing the stories of folk from these shores and the impact they made on the stories of the United States. There will be a series of talks to accompany the exhibition and an educational resource as well, so keep watching for links on our socials.

Many congratulations to pupils at Moat Controlled Primary School in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, who recently received t...
27/05/2026

Many congratulations to pupils at Moat Controlled Primary School in Lisnaskea, County Fermanagh, who recently received their Ulster-Scots Agency Flagship Award! 🏆😀

The school has actively engaged with the Agency for many years, recently completing a course in Snare Drumming, while pupils in P5 and P6 also attained their bronze and silver awards in Scottish Country Dancing from the in the past year 🥁🎵

The award was presented by Gary Blair from our Education and Language Team.

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨▪ Poke▪ Ice-cream cone"Ye cannae beat a poke on a summer's day." 🍦
27/05/2026

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

▪ Poke
▪ Ice-cream cone

"Ye cannae beat a poke on a summer's day." 🍦

✨ ULSTER-SCOTS WORD OF THE DAY ✨▪️ Wile▪️ Wild / Outrageous
26/05/2026

✨ ULSTER-SCOTS WORD OF THE DAY ✨

▪️ Wile
▪️ Wild / Outrageous

Another very popular feature in the most recent edition of The Ulster-Scot was a special piece about the wonderful work ...
25/05/2026

Another very popular feature in the most recent edition of The Ulster-Scot was a special piece about the wonderful work being undertaken in Tubrid, Kesh, County Fermanagh 🎵🙂

The integrated approach adopted by the folks in Tubrid, using Ulster-Scots Summer Schools to generate and drive interest in Highland Dancing, piping, drumming, and all the various elements of Ulster-Scots culture and heritage, is a terrific example of how joined-up thinking can yield excellent results for the entire community.

On Ulster-Scots Day, when we mark the anniversary of Ulster-Scots being recognised as a national minority of the United Kingdom under the Framework Convention for the protection of National Minorities, it’s s wonderful to be able share an inspiring Good News story! 💙😀

(If you missed getting The Ulster-Scot in the News Letter that day, you can view the entire paper for free at this link - https://online.fliphtml5.com/hezmz/IBC6055770/ =1 )

On the day when we mark the anniversary of Ulster-Scots being recognised as a national minority of the United Kingdom un...
25/05/2026

On the day when we mark the anniversary of Ulster-Scots being recognised as a national minority of the United Kingdom under the Framework Convention for the protection of National Minorities - also known as Ulster-Scots Day 💙 - we’re delighted to bring you the latest edition of our ‘Taakin Broad’ series, authored by our Director of Education and Language, William Olphert 💬🙂

This article is part of a series which appears in The Ulster-Scot newspaper, and it was published on Saturday 9th May 2026.

If you missed The Ulster-Scot in the News Letter that day, you can view the entire paper for free at this link - https://online.fliphtml5.com/hezmz/IBC6055770/ =1

Keep following us for news about future editions of The Ulster-Scot, as we continue to celebrate and promote all that is great about our community, culture, language and history 😊

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1-9 Victoria Street
Belfast
BT13GA

Opening Hours

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

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