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Crest: A Thistle with the letters "SHS" above. Motto: Alba Gu Bragh! (Scotland Forever) Tartan: Flower of Scotland (background of this site)	CÉAD MÍLE FÁILTE (A Hundred Thousand Welcomes!) Our Society was founded in Rochester, NY, in 1994. Our members include Scots and non-Scots alike who have embraced this colorful and diverse heritage. Our desire is to unite and inform those in the Rochester, NY area of upcoming events of interest. Our purposes are: To perpetuate Scottish traditions and culture. To promote the establishment and growth of clan societies and Scottish organizations. To encourage and support Scottish activities. Membership is open to anyone who desires to be a part of The Scottish Heritage Society Inc., and is willing to help promote the Society and its functions. The Scottish Heritage Society Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Dues and donations to the Society may be tax deductible; check with your tax advisor. Our parting wish for you: LANG MAY YER LUM REEK WI' ITHER FOLKS' COAL (Long may your chimney smoke, with other people's coal!) To contact us: Scottish Heritage Society of the Rochester Area, Inc. P.O. Box 26669 Rochester, NY 14264-0669 (585) 234-3132 rocscots @ aol.com	FEATURED EVENTS: It's Games Season! Catch us at: Ithaca ...July 10 Liverpool ...August 14 Amherst ...August 21 Olcott ...Sept 18-19
		OTHER EVENTS & Dates of Interest: Check out our Calendar page for more information Last Gas Streetlight Lit in Glasgow September 1, 1971 Cromwell Defeats Scots at Battle of Dunbar September 3, 1650 Forth Road Bridge Opens September 4, 1964 Battle of Flodden Field September 9, 1513 Mary, Queen of Scots Crowned September 9, 1543 Referendum on Devolution Approved September 11, 1997 St Mirren Day September 15 The "Hector" Arrives at Pictou, Nova Scotia September 15, 1773 Niagara Celtic Festival & Highland Games September 18-19, 2010 Finger Lakes Scottish Festival September 18, 2010 The Great North of Scotland Railway Opens September 19, 1854 John MacAdam (Inventor of Tarmac) is Born September 21, 1756 Sir Walter Scott Dies September 21, 1832 Queen Margaret, Maid of Norway Dies September 26, 1290 Sir Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin September 30, 1928 Learn more at Rampant Scotland's timeline page or the BBC's Scotland's History site

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