Some military regulations forbid the wearing of undergarments under the kilt?
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The "world's most popular song" was written by Scottish lyricist Robert Burns?
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The bagpipes played by the first piper in the state of Alabama are still played in our pipe band today?
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Romans named Scotland after Celtic invaders from Ireland?
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The terms "hillbilly" and "redneck" came from Ireland?
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Calendar of Events...
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JAN
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Burns Night 2012
Where: Wald Park Lodge, Vestavia Hills, Alabama
When: 6:00pm - 10:00pm
More info: Come join the Caledonian Society of Alabama in the 251st anniversary celebration of the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland's National Poet, featuring special entertainment by the Ian Sturrock Memorial Pipe Band. Raise a glass with fellow Alabama Scots to the Immortal Memory of Robert Burns, enjoy a pot-luck dinner, a participate in a Scottish-themed raffle, and reel to the skirl of the pipes. Admission is $5.00 for members and $10.00 for non-members plus a covered dish. Of course if you sign up for membership that night, you can get in for the members-only price! This is a kid-friendly event! Bring the whole family! Children 12 years and under admitted FREE! Of course, Highland attire is always encouraged!
Details are still forthcoming, so please check in again soon for more information!
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TBA
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Annual Spring Picnic
Where: TBA
When: 10:00am - 2:00pm
More info: Please come and join your fellow Alabama Scots as we come together in the Spring for our Annual Picnic. Meet and greet other society members and enjoy a relaxing potluck lunch. The event is kid-friendly and there will be plenty of room for your "wee'uns" to run about! There will be a loose program of entertainment from the Ian Sturrock Memorial Pipe Band. Attendance is free to the public, but those attending are asked to please bring a covered dish. Highland attire is encouraged!
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DEC
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Annual St Andrews Banquet
Where: Pelham Civic Complex, Pelham, Alabama
When: Social Hour at 6:00pm - Dinner at 7:00pm
More info: The Society's annual Feast of Saint Andrew, the Patron Saint of Scotland, featuring special entertainment by the Ian Sturrock Memorial Pipe Band. The evening will include a social hour, cash bar, a banquet dinner, entertainment, and the customary Address to the Haggis. Highland evening or Sunday attire please.
Details are still forthcoming, so please check in again soon for more information!
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