The Scottish Society of Indianapolis
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Gach ni Albannach!

The wail of the bagpipes, the swing of the kilt, and the jubilant dance over crossed swords – if these stir your soul, fill your heart with pride, or just arouse your curiosity, then find out what the Scottish Society of Indianapolis is all about!

Scottish ancestry is not required. All you need is an interest in Scottish history and culture. We are families, singles, working men & women, retirees, students, professionals, historians, re-enactors, and more.

Each month, we gather for socializing, a pitch-in dinner, and a presentation on a Scottish topic.

Join the Scottish Society of Indianapolis and celebrate Scottish Culture, History, Ancestry, and the Impact on our Modern World.

Our next social gathering will be on Wednesday, 12 March 2025. The Indianapolis chapter of the Royal Scottish Country Dancing Society will present a demonstration of traditional Scottish Country dancing and attendees will be invited to participate as they are able and willing.

The Indy RSCDS meets for weekly dance sessions and has even been featured on BBC America's Anglophenia blog!

Our regular dinner meetings are on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, except for special occasions (as announced on our website, to our email list, and on our Facebook page). Regular dinner meetings are held at the Latvian Center, 1008 W 64th Street, Indianapolis. Click here for the list of programs for this year.

Regular Meeting Agenda

  • Social Time 6:30 PM
  • Pitch-in Dinner 7:00 PM
  • Program 8:00 – 9:00 PM

Cover Charge (for the meat dish & hall rental)

  • Members $5
  • Returning Guests $7
  • First-time Visitors $0 (no charge)

Side Dish Schedule – don’t forget your serving spoons, etc.

(Bring a dish from the category based on the first letter of your last name with at least 3 servings per attending family member.)
  • Jan/ Apr/ Jul/ Oct: A-F — Salad, G-McC — Dessert, McD-Z — Veggie/Casserole
  • Feb/ May/ Aug: A-F — Dessert, G-McC — Veggie/Casserole, McD-Z — Salad
  • Mar/ Jun/ Sep/ Dec: A-F — Veggie/Casserole, G-McC — Salad, McD-Z — Dessert

Our attendance on average is about 60 people and most meetings include several guests, so it’s really important for members to bring their pitch-in food items.

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FAQ

What clan am I part of?

Search clans by surname

What's my tartan?

If you know your clan, you may find more Tartans at the national Tartan Register:

For further light on Scottish Clans and Associations, please consider attending a meeting of the Scottish Society of Indianapolis.

You may also refer to the Council of Scottish Clans and Associations (COSCA) of which the Scottish Society of Indianapolis is a member association.


Do I have to have Scottish lineage to attend?

Absolutely not! Anyone who has an inkling of interest in culture and history as it relates to Scotland is welcome!

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About The SSI

The Scottish Society of Indianapolis, Inc. is an Indiana non-profit social club founded in 1983 by Founder and President Emeritus Carter Keith. The Society also sponsors the Scottish Foundation of Indianapolis, a 501(c)3 tax-exempt charity formed to support education in Scottish arts, history, culture, and genealogy. We have over a hundred members of all ages who are genealogists, artists, historians, historical reenactors & interpreters, musicians, dancers, story tellers, and those who enjoy celebrating “Gach ni Albanach” (All things Scottish).

The Society & Foundation promote education about Scottish culture and heritage through monthly meetings and a wide variety of activities that you can explore at this website. We keep our annual dues low so everyone can enjoy our monthly events which generally include a pitch-in dinner by the members and a fun, educational program or entertainment. It is truly a family night—while we adults are having one program, our young members may have a program of their own with Scottish games and learning tailored to their age groups (though for some events, we celebrate together as a group).

We hope you will visit us at one of our events. The monthly dinner meeting is probably the best opportunity to really get to know who we are, to get involved, and to stay up-to-date on our activities. Feel free to look around our website and follow us on Facebook.

The Board of Trustees

The board of trustees oversees the Society’s operations and consists of the President and six trustees. The president appoints from the trustees a secretary and treasurer.

Current board of trustees:

President: Carter C. Keith
Treasurer: Risa Stockton
Secretary: Linda Cassady
Trustee & Newsletter editor: Armand Hayes
Trustee: Steven Johnson
Trustee: Paula Hardesty
Trustee: Greg Bowers

Our bylaws and standard operating procedures are available below:

Scottish Society of Indianapolis Bylaws
Scottish Foundation of Indianapolis Bylaws
Standard Operating Procedures