Philip Paris is a writer in the Highlands of Scotland and has recently had published a book that may be of interest to some members. The Italian chapel in Orkney is one of Scotland's most famous tourist attractions, and one of the greatest symbols of hope and peace to come out of the Second World War.

The chapel was built by Italian prisoners of war and although it is known around the world its story has never been told before in any depth. During more than three years of research Philip has tracked down people who had been POWs in the Orkney camps, as well as the families of some of the key artists and the people who ran Camp 60, in which the chapel was built. The result is the historical fiction The Italian Chapel, which tells the true story of how the building came into existence.

The book can be bought here.

I would like to draw the attention of the Caledonian Society of Norway to the fact that National Museums Scotland produce many fine books in many areas of Scottish and other interest plus National Museums Scotland-related matters. Read on or search for them here Search National Museums Books

Thanks to our semi-official but very capable photographer, Harold Weedon for some great pictures of the evening.

Date: Saturday 23rd January 2010
Location: Oslo Militære Samfunds Selskapslokaler, Myntgt 3, 0151 Oslo
Time: 17:00 hrs for 18:00 hrs
Dress: Strictly only Highland, Uniform or Black Tie (smoking)

Dear Caledonian

On behalf of the Committee, I have the pleasure of inviting you and your guests to our 2010 Burns Supper.

The October meeting will be held on Thursday 29th October at 7pm, where we will show the amusing film, “The Flying Scotsman”.

The film is based on the life and adventures of Scottish cyclist, Graeme Obree. Graeme’s achievements include twice being the individual pursuit world champion (1993 and 1995), and building a bike of his own design using parts from an old washing machine!

..This Website is for Scots - where'er ye micht be - by Scots, to Scots, from Scots. It's for Scots abroad to meet other Scots - abroad, or at home in Scotland. It's for Scots anywhere to glean a wee bit more about their own roots; to keep a finger on the pulse of Scotland and things Scottish; to learn a bit more about your Language, Heritage, Traditions... find it in Scotland ???

Jist a wee thrissle I maun be, but diina' ye daur sit on me! It's History and Current Affairs. It's Sports and Crafts, Art and literature, Business and Pleasure, and how & where to find them...

...It's also for Scots to talk to other Scots, home and abroad. Perhaps to try to find lost friends and relatives. We've set up our interactive social network section - "Scot-talk" - where members (membership is free) can Blog; post events, photos, videos; set up their own groups (open AND by invitation only), talk in the Forums - just like Facebook, U-tube, and others - except that it's intended - as is the rest of this site - to help promote the Scots Heritage world-wide, and to encourage and stimulate Scots everywhere to talk to one another and find new friends.

find it in Scotland ???

29th August to 6th September 2009

The world famous Largs Viking Festival takes place every year in Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland, as crowds gather from near and far to celebrate Viking heritage in Largs, notably the Battle of Largs 1263 (the last Viking invasion in the UK).

more.....

Thanks to all of you who attended last week - a great turnout and a great meeting. We have two meetings coming up where YOUR SOCIETY NEEDS YOU.

Click on "Read more" to find out how!

Heraldic Migration from Scotland to Norway and visa versa - facts and fiction.

Our speaker this evening is Kaare Seeberg Sidselrud who is an accomplished heraldry expert and secretary of the Norwegian Heraldry Society. Heraldry is the science of coats of arms. The Norwegian Heraldry Society is the Norwegian institution for everybody who takes an interest in heraldry, seals, merchants’ marks, flags, badges etc.

David williamson has sent this link to some pictures he took on the occasion - thanks David.

As it's Burns Supper weekend,

Robert Burns (25 January 1759 – 21 July 1796) (also known as Rabbie Burns, Scotland's favourite son, the Ploughman Poet, the Bard of Ayrshire and in Scotland as simply The Bard was a poet and a lyricist........

(Picture of Burns' cottage in Alloway, Scotland)

When stalking the heather, our chief ghillie, Farquhar Farquharson is always careful to stock up on warming drinks “to keep the cold out”. While other more timid souls rely on hot beverages and – pah! – soups, Mr Farquharson swears by ....


(Thanks to the Scotsman newspaper - the best there is!)

The fabled Golden Haggis (Marag fabulosus aurelius). The hunter who spots this .....




(Thanks to the Scotsman newspaper - the best there is!)

Great movie of the Scots, terrorists, Scottish money and holidays......

Dear Caledonian members,

This is advance notice for the 2009 Burns Supper that will be held, as usual at Oslo Militære Samfund Selskapslokaler on Friday the 23rd January 2009.......

This is the female of the species. We can tell by....



(Thanks to the Scotsman newspaper - the best there is!)

1. The correct plural of haggis is haggii, although under certain grammatical circumstances it can be haggises or even “wee yins”. The name Haggii comes from the Latin for “harried ones”.



(Thanks to the Scotsman newspaper - the best there is!)

Many thanks to Hugo Boen of Bibendum for his recommendation of wines for this evening. They are described in these leaflets - in Norwegian only I'm afraid. There are 6 in total and we can all look forward to a great evening.

The Common Haggis
This little fella could be described as the 'Common' Haggis though as every Scot knows.......



(Thanks to the Scotsman newspaper - the best there is!)

On behalf of your Committee, it gives me great pleasure to invite you to our next meeting of the session and as you may have seen from the advance notice on this website. This is our Christmas meeting and you are invited to bring your wives, girlfriends or partners to this event. We are inviting our colleagues with the Oslo Scottish Country Dance Group and the Caledonian Pipe Band!

Middle Ear Music will have a concert for St Andrews day at Margaretakyrkans menighetshus on Friday 28th November 2008 at 20.00

The Oslo Caledonian Pipe Band will play outside from 18.45 as an opening fanfare and Alexander MacAllister? will play a unique selection of songs and guitar solos with a Scottish connection.....

I received a mail from this band with a video of them....

I notice that some of you have tried to register yourselves as members and so be able to log-in.

The Caledonian Society will show the classic film - Whisky Galore!.

Whisky Galore is a novel written by Compton Mackenzie (1947) and was subsequently adapted for the cinema under the title Whisky Galore!.