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Welcome Fàilte

The St. Andrew's Society of the Eastern Shore (SASES) A membership organization open to Scots, Their descendants, and friends of Scotland.

All are welcome.

Kick Off The New Year In Style

At The Robert Burns Supper n Oxford

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​Hosted by the St. Andrew's Foundation of the Eastern Shore, the non-profit arm of the St. Andrew’s Society,  the Supper celebrates the birth of the Scottish poet, who  died at only 37 years old in 1796, leaving behind volumes of beloved poems and lyrics that live on today. 

The Supper will be held on January 25th at 6:00 PM at the Oxford Community Center. Guests will enjoy a gourmet dinner, catered by Ian Fleming, former owner of the Robert Morris Inn, complimentary wine, a serving of whisky to toast the haggis, and a cash bar. Entertainment will include performances of selected Burns poems and a bagpiper. For more information and to purchase tickets, click below

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  • Dec. 14, 10:30 AM, St. Michaels Christmas ParadeDec. 14, 11:30 AM

  • Post-Parade Lunch, Miles River Yacht Club

  • See our full calendar for details on these and other 2024 events

  • Email us for more information or Join to participate in our events

OTHER UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Join Us

Our members tell us they love the Scottish connections, the array of entertaining events, how we stay in touch through our various media, and the camaraderie among friends.  
Find out for yourself here

We Are Growing

15 - 20 new members a year and still going strong.

Community Outreach

Our Foundation awards scholarships that further interest in Scotland’s people, culture, and history, and funds grants to Eastern Shore charities that help those in need. Lend us a hand,
and 
open your sporran!

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BENEFITS

Enjoy being part of a vibrant and growing organization, with benefits that include:

  • Calendar of year round Scottish themed events, 

  • Array of electronic media

  • Website store with apparel for sale and discounts from vendors featuring Scottish goods

  • Free subscription to  monthly The Scottish Banner

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  • ​​Enjoying Scottish food & drink

  • Wearing Highland Dress 

  • Hearing bagpipes

  • Getting and giving help with genealogical research

  • Camraderie 

  • Common bonds

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EVENTS

Throughout the year, SASES sponsors and participates in a variety of events to which members, their families, and guests are invited.

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  • Curling

  • River Cruises

  • Rabbie Burns Night

  • Marching in holiday parades

  • Exhibiting at highland games

  • Luncheons with speakers

  • Wee Drams at local taverns

  • Annual Meeting & luncheon

  • Whisky Tasting

  • Founder's Day Dinner

  • Pot luck dinners with games and entertainment 

  • The Kirkin' of the Tartan

  • Annual Picnic

  • Gala with Address To A Haggis

  • Silent Auction Fund Raiser

HISTORY

In 1970, a group of friends of Scottish descent gathered to plan for a new organization, The St. Andrews Society of the Eastern Shore (SASES). It was launched on May 27, 1971 at the Tidewater Inn in Easton, MD. Members of the Baltimore and Washington Societies who were instrumental in establishing the new Society for residents of the Eastern Shore also attended the event. A Pipe Major from Baltimore provided authenticity and good cheer.

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Events planned for the Society’s first year included a picnic with pipe band ...   
 

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Keeping  Our Members Informed & Entertained

ELECTRONIC MEDIA

The Bagpiper

Appreciated for its educational and entertaining content, it is published 10 times per year and sent to all members.  See a sample

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Facebook

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Join the conversation on our Facebook page and learn about upcoming events, get news of interest to friends and members, see comments from visitors, add you own comments, and “like” us.

Emails

Regular emails keep members informed  about SASES events, area activities of interest, special alerts, and links to Scottish related media.

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Membership Directory

Hard copy directories with members' contact information and clan affiliation are mailed to all members each year. Electronic updates are posted regularly in the members section of the website .  

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YouTube Channel

Our YouTube Channel is where videos of many of our events are posted. Some videos have drawn over 300,000 viewers. We have over 350 subscribers

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View from Isle of Skye to mainland Scotland

Board of Managers 2025

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The Board of Managers supervises the property and affairs of the Society and consists of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Corresponding Secretary, and six members elected at large. Elections for the Board are held at the annual meeting in October. Participating in board meetings are also the Immediate Past President, the Bagpiper Editor, the Chaplain, and committee chairs.

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