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Some military regulations forbid the wearing of undergarments under the kilt? (read more ...) The "world's most popular song" was written by Scottish lyricist Robert Burns? (read more ...) The bagpipes played by the first piper in the state of Alabama are still played in our pipe band today? (read more ...) Romans named Scotland after Celtic invaders from Ireland? (read more ...) The terms "hillbilly" and "redneck" came from Ireland? (read more ...)

2008 Officer Roster... President - John MacQueen Vice President - John Fancher Treasurer - VACANT Secretary - Marie Taylor Ex-officio President - Tad Douglas Board Member - Del Hiestand Board Member & Webmaster - Ryan Morrison Board Member - Delores Wilkinson Board Member - Lucy Willis Society History... The Caledonian Society of Alabama came into being over twenty years ago, formed to preserve and promote Alabama's Scottish Heritage. The society's founders were Gibson and Margaret McKenzie, John and Pauline Hendricks, Ken and Isabelle Siddle, Ian and Josephine Sturrock, Bob and Jeanette Swanson, Charles Ingram, and Larry MacIntosh. The fundamental purpose of the society was to establish an organization of Scottish Heritage Enthusiasts who all share an interest in Scottish Culture, Arts and Music. Our primary aim is to promote and preserve the unique and exciting culture of Scotland among the descendants of the Scots and the Scotch Irish living throughout the state of Alabama. Scottish culture is rich in history and tradition, featuring a uniqueness of music, dress, cuisine, art, and poetry. Scots and the descendants of the Southeast's Scottish immigrants have contributed a great deal to the progress and betterment of our state and country, and through education and promotion and support of the Scottish arts we can help the descendants of these immigrants understand their place in history. The Caledonian Society of Alabama has hosted four social events every year since its inception: the Burns Night Supper, held annually to celebrate the birthday of Scotland's most well-known poet, Robert Burns, the Spring Picnic, the Fall Picnic, and the Saint Andrews Banquet, a formal social hosted in celebration of Scotland's patron saint. The Society has always featured a variety of well-known performers at each event, such as the Scottish vocalist and recording artist Colin Grant-Adams, local Celtic ceilidh band Hooley, and at every event featuring their own Ian Sturrock Memorial Pipe Band. The Caledonian Society of Alabama now boasts a membership of over 250 individuals and families of all ages in all areas of the state plus adjoining states. We welcome membership from all Native Scots living in Alabama, all those of Scottish ancestry, and anyone with interest in Scotland. Every event is open to all members and their friends and guests, and all members-in-good-standing receive our quarterly newsletter and special mailings, including information about up-coming events. Please visit our Membership page to apply to for membership today! If you have any questions about membership, please email us.