Scottish American - Culture

Culture

See also: Culture of Scotland and Culture of the United States

Some of the following aspects of Scottish culture can still be found in some parts of the USA.

  • Bagpiping and pipe bands.
  • Burns Supper
  • Ceilidhs
  • Hogmanay, the Scottish New Year
  • St. Andrew's Day festivities
  • Tartan, some places in the USA having their own tartan. Additionally Scottish dress is worn by some Americans to celebrate their ancestral heritage.

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