Discover Ulster-Scots

Discover Ulster-Scots Ulster-Scots Visitor Centre, situated in the Corn Exchange Building in Belfast's Cathedral Quarter. Open Monday - Friday 10am- 4pm Discover yours.

13 miles of water, centuries of connections. Get a whole different story at the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre, in Belfast’s Cathedral Quarter. A spacious exhibition gallery, open Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm, it’s packed with stories that you’ll not be able to find in most other museums. And entry is free of charge! Even though Ulster and Scotland are just 13 miles apart, the story of the close c

onnections can be hard to find in most museums. Here at the Discover Ulster-Scots Centre you can discover thousands of years of history, from the formation of the Giant’s Causeway (which links County Antrim with the Western Isles of Scotland) right up to the present day.

• the exhibition panels cover ten major stories, starting with the arrival of Edward Bruce in 1315
• the timeline room shows how events in Ulster link with Scotland and the rest of the world
• the language and literature area gives examples of Ulster-Scots publishing, as well as words most people use every day
• a large journey planner map highlights other Ulster-Scots places to visit
• audio-visual terminals allow you to watch films and search databases
• display cases feature rare artefacts and publications
• free literature available, much of which isn’t available elsewhere
• gift shop offering books, CDs and tartanwares

The Centre is located within the historic Belfast Corn Exchange building which dates from 1852. In 1859 the Corn Exchange hosted a major Robert Burns centenary event which was attended by Burns’ descendants who lived in the city. The Discover Ulster-Scots Centre also hosts a range of events during the year, so keep an eye on our events programme to see what’s on next. So why not drop in next time you’re in Cathedral Quarter? Our friendly and knowledgable staff will answer any questions you have and will give you advice on other places to visit. Opening Hours: Monday–Friday, 10am–4pm
Admission Free
www.DiscoverUlsterScots.com
Tel: 028 90 436710
Address: 1–9 Victoria Street, Belfast, BT1 3GA

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨▪ Piece-box ▪ Lunch box "Whut dae ye hae in yer piece-box tha day?"
24/11/2025

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

▪ Piece-box
▪ Lunch box

"Whut dae ye hae in yer piece-box tha day?"

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨▪ Cleek ▪ A hook "Tha cleeks on this ir wile footery."
23/11/2025

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

▪ Cleek
▪ A hook

"Tha cleeks on this ir wile footery."

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨▪ Kye ▪ Cows "Are tha kye in tha byre?"
22/11/2025

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

▪ Kye
▪ Cows

"Are tha kye in tha byre?"

🗨️ Get Ready: Ulster-Scots Language Week / Ulster-Scotch Leid Week 2025Ulster-Scots Language Week is almost here and the...
21/11/2025

🗨️ Get Ready: Ulster-Scots Language Week / Ulster-Scotch Leid Week 2025

Ulster-Scots Language Week is almost here and there's a packed programme of events taking place from 24-29 November! Whether ye hae a wheen o wurds or nane a'taal, get ready tae celebrate thegither – frae book launches tae masterclasses, new digital content tae storytelling, there' s something for aa folk tae enjoy.

Discover mair aboot this year’s programme 👉 https://ow.ly/yzQO50XvIQX

Also, don't forget to pick up our special Leid Week edition of The Ulster-Scot which will be available tomorrow, only with the Belfast Telegraph.

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨▪ Hilt ▪ Hide (skin, pelt) "Niver saw hilt nor hair o him."
21/11/2025

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

▪ Hilt
▪ Hide (skin, pelt)

"Niver saw hilt nor hair o him."

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨▪ Clink ▪ A blow "A'll gie him a quare clink roon tha lug!"
20/11/2025

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

▪ Clink
▪ A blow

"A'll gie him a quare clink roon tha lug!"

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨▪ Rensh ▪ Rinse "Those claes need tae be renshed oot."
19/11/2025

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

▪ Rensh
▪ Rinse

"Those claes need tae be renshed oot."

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨▪ Gutties ▪ Plimsoles “Tha wean needs gutties fur PE.”
18/11/2025

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

▪ Gutties
▪ Plimsoles

“Tha wean needs gutties fur PE.”

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨▪ Spalter ▪ Stagger "He's taen eneuch drink – he's stairtin tae spalter."
13/11/2025

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

▪ Spalter
▪ Stagger

"He's taen eneuch drink – he's stairtin tae spalter."

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨▪ Bumfle ▪ Roll-up untidily "Pit tha claes awa tidy, an naw in a bumfle."
12/11/2025

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

▪ Bumfle
▪ Roll-up untidily

"Pit tha claes awa tidy, an naw in a bumfle."

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨▪ Cloot ▪ Piece of cloth "N'er cast a cloot til May is oot."
11/11/2025

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

▪ Cloot
▪ Piece of cloth

"N'er cast a cloot til May is oot."

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨▪ Taak ▪ Talk "Ye should listen mair an taak less."
10/11/2025

✨ 𝐔𝐋𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑-𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐓𝐒 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐃𝐀𝐘 ✨

▪ Taak
▪ Talk

"Ye should listen mair an taak less."

Address

1-9 Victoria Street
Belfast
BT13GA

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

028 90 436710

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