Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan – 2015

The annual Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan was held on September 13 at Westminster Presbyterian Church in Albany. Guest Preacher was the Reverend J. Barrie Shepherd. Reverend Shepherd is a graduate of the University of Edinburgh, Yale Divinity School, Yale Graduate School and Hartford Theological Seminary.  He was the Chaplain of…

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Book Club Meeting

The Book Club will meet on Sunday, October 25 at 4:00 in the Wee Kitchen.  Members, spouses, guests are always invited.  Contact Joseph Shook for more information.

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Malt Tasting

Our October Malt Tasting will be held on Tuesday, October 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rooms. Patrick Foy, presenting Glen Devron, 20 year; Kenneth Kuck, presenting Linkwood 15 year.

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Capital District Scottish Games – 2015

The Capital District Scottish Games held at Altamont Fairgrounds were well attended this year by the community and our tent was well represented by our members who were ready to welcome guests. While it was a bit warm, the rain held off both days. The Society joined in the annual…

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Welcome to Our Revised Web Site

Gentlemen:  The revisions to our web site have been made and launched on August 7.  I hope you will find it more user friendly.  There is more to come in the weeks ahead.  The Membership Roster is undergoing some revisions.  We will keep you informed.  In the meantime, if you…

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Burns Celebration – January 24

Our annual “Robbie” Burns Night Celebration was held at the Hampton Inn at Yono’s on January 24. Forty-nine members and their guests were treated to a fun-filled evening. The feast including appetizers was fabulous.  Richard Powell II serenaded us with the pipes during the cocktail hour and led the parade…

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St. Andrew’s Nicht Celebration – December 1

Society Members and honored guests celebrated the Feast Day of Scotland’s Patron Saint Andrew in glamorous style. After a fine reception in our beautiful “Rooms” we marched to the sound of the pipes down the street to the warmth of the Fort Orange Club. President Foy opened the celebration by…

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