Previous Events

Lambeg Drumming Lessons with local musician Peter Robinson took place on Thursday evenings (with the exception of Thursday 28th February) at 7.30pm in The Mill Rest Bushmills. Light refreshments were provided.

Wednesday 27th February - Bushmills Ulster Scots Heritage Public Meeting with entertainment from Ulster Scots expert Dr. Freddie Freeman, The Mill Rest, Bushmills. Light Refreshments were provided.

Thursday 28th February - A Talk was held on Bushmills history by renowned historian Dr. Bob Curran, 7.30pm in the Community House, Dundarave Estate, Bushmills.

Friday 14th March - A weekend celebration of Ulster Scots music, culture and heritage. This commenced with an evening of Ulster Scots entertainment in Dunluce Parish Centre, Bushmills from 4.30-10pm. Our featured entertainment included Scottish Country Dancing with May Rooney, music from Ptarmigan and the Grouse Beaters, an Ulster Scots Stew, an informative talk on tartans from Dr. Clifford Smyth and a special musical performance from the Ulster Scots Experience.

Saturday 15th March - Celebrations continued with a Coach Tour which took in places of local Ulster Scots Interest. The day started with an Ulster Scots Fry in local restaurant 1608. Packed lunches were provided. The tour, which was facilitated by Geologist Jon Marshall, departed at 10.30am and returned to Bushmills by 4.30pm. The evening was rounded off by a spectacular fireworks display. This took place from 7-9pm in Dundarave Coach Park, Bushmills.

Wednesday 26th March - Bushmills Ulster Scots Heritage held a Public Meeting in the Mill Rest Bushmills, where certificates were presented to those who completed our course in Ulster and Scottish Studies.