Caledonian Club

Welcome Our Club welcomes everyone, regardless of ethnic or national background, who has an interest in Scotland, its history and culture.

Inveraray Castle A magnificent Scottish castle and ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll provides a unique Scottish visitor experience.

The Saltire The Scottish flag, known as the Saltire, is a white cross on a blue background, with the cross going from corner to corner.

The Lion Rampant The Lion represents strength and nobility and has long been adopted as the symbol of Scottish royalty.

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To establish relations with various compatible organizations here and in Scotland.
To promote fellowship through educational, cultural and social functions.
To emphasize the area's historical connection with Scotland. Sarasota was settled by Scots from Glasgow in 1885.

Welcome to the Caledonian Club of Florida West

Caledonian Club members enjoying dinner.

Check out News & Events and our newsletter, The Thistle, for more news and information.

Membership in the Caledonian Club of Southwest Florida is open to anyone interested in Scotland, the Clans, or your Scottish Heritage

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Come celebrate the Club’s 25th year in the 125th year of the landing of the Scots in Sarasota. The Ball will take place at Michael’s on East, and reservations are now being accepted.

For more information, check your most recent edition of The Thistle!
The Scottish Heritage Society of Sarasota, Inc. hosting its Kirkin O’ The Tartan service at the Presbyterian Church of the Covenant at 10:30am. The event is free and open to all, but please RSVP to Muriel Maxwell at 941-377-3588 or Muriel.maxwell@sympatico.ca
The Scottish Heritage Society of Sarasota, Inc. is hosting a Ceilidh between 6:00 and 10:00pm at the Sarasota Fairgrounds, and invites you to attend. Tickets are $10.00, and there will be a pipe band and Scottish and Irish Dancers.

For more information, check your most recent edition of The Thistle!
The 17th Annual Sarasota Highland Games and Celtic Festival will be held at the Robarts Arena on January 29th. Come early and stay late, but don’t miss the grand parade at noon. Please volunteer to participate in our booth by contacting Nancy Tidrick at 33-770-5440 or nantid47@zoominternet.net This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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