South America

South America

Scottish heritage societies in South America:

• The Highland Heritage Society, Buenos Aires
  Club del Progreso - Sarmiento 1334 - Gatherings on Fridays from 9.30 PM. 'Our society was founded on August 14, 1998. As young and fresh as it is, our achievements in such a short time were many. 1. We were the first Scottish Society in Argentina to bring a Scottish Orchestra. We have been honoured to have Mr. Iain MacPhail and his Scottish Country Dancing band playing live at the Colon Hotel and the American Club venues. As those in the Scottish music world know, Mr. Iain MacPhail played for Her Majesty at Balmoral Castle in 2001. 2. We are in permanent contact with other Scottish country dances societies in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; USA, Scotland and Australia to bring and learn new Scottish Country Dances every month. 3. We organize lectures on British History and literature in general, and on Scottish History and Literature in particular. 4. We foster all sorts of cultural activities related to Scotland. Our activities are many because our interests as a cultural entity are to share knowledge and make new friends, so with that in mind, we are in permanent contact with other Scottish Societies around the globe. For more information about our activities, please contact us at highlandheritage@infovia.com.ar The contact names are: Irene Lopez and Edward MacDougall.'
• The St. Andrew Society of the State of Sao Paulo
  'The St.Andrew Society of the State of São Paulo is a non-profit organization that promotes Scottish Heritage and Scottish Customs in Brazil.We are made up of Scots, people of Scottish descent, and others of all nationalities who are Friends of Scotland.'
• St Andrews Society of the River Plate (Buenos Aires, Argentina) - St. Andrew's Society of the River Plate was founded in 1888 as a cultural and charity organization to encourage the study of Scottish history, Literature, music, dances and tradition. In fostering these activities the Society organizes these annual events: Kirkin' of the tartans, Kiddies's Caledonian party, Choral festival, Essay Competition, Song, Dance & verse Competition, caledonian Ball, Golf Tournament, St. Andrew's day banquet and Robert Burns supper. In doing so the Sciety is also able to raise funds that enamble us to help various community and charitable associations such as: Children's Public Hospital, Argentina-British Community Council, British American Benevolence Society and others. (Information supplied by Maria Andrea B. Flight (mflight@infovia.com.ar).
• Scottish Dance Groups in South America

 
Other Scottish-South American links:

• St. Andrew's Scots School (Buenos Aires, Argentina)
• The Scots in Argentina (including Argentine and Chilean Patagonia), 1800-1914
  "This web site has two main purposes. Firstly, to provide an introduction to the story of the emigrants and to suggest ways in which to research their lives in the new country; and secondly, to give lists of Scots, drawn from various publications and from records held in Argentina and elsewhere."
• Scots in Patagonia Database

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