The Caledonian Club was formed to promote Scottish Heritage in western Florida and to provide a social venue for anyone with Scottish Heritage or is interested in things Scottish

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 The Caledonian Club of  Florida West

Welcome to our Website!

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If you haven’t heard of us before, we’re glad you found us on line. If you’re already a member, browse through our site to see what’s happening.  You can also go to our past event page to see what we have been doing. You can also follow the past newsletters link to view more information regarding our events and activities.

The Club also contributes greatly to Sarasota County by providing our unique collection of Scottish Tartans at a variety of functions. Our charitable Foundation also contributes funds for the preservation our community’s Scottish Heritage.

If you’re interested in things Scottish, the preservation of Sarasota’s Scottish heritage and good fun. I hope you’ll join us for our festivities and fellowship. Feel free to contact us directly anytime.

President, Allan McIlraith

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Caledonian Club Statuary Re-dedication

Get out you best tartan plaids and help us celebrate the re-dedication of the statuary commemorating our Scottish heritage and roots.

The ceremony will begin at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 6th.

We would like to see you all for this special celebration.

The statuary, originally located at Patrick’s restaurant, has been relocated to a small park at the corner of Gulfstream and Main Street.

The stones for the statuary were a gift from the City of Glasgow, Scotland; to  commemorate the 1886 arrival of Scottish settlers in Sarasota.  The statuary was originally dedicated in Sarasota to as part of the City’s hundredth anniversary celebration.

The original arrangements for this gift were coordinated by our very own Caledonian Club of Florida West Member, Bill Wallace.

Bring your friends, bring your neighbors, bring your family but, please  be there to help pass our Scottish Heritage to future generations!

For your Enjoyment: THE STORY OF THE STONES

 

 The Christmas Luncheon on Saturday!

See you there?

 

The Sarasota Highland Games are Coming

SAVE THE DATE!  February 1, 2014

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The Sarasota Highland Games will be coming to the Sarasota County Fairgrounds on February 1st 2014.  It will be a fun day for all and don’t forget to stop by the Caledonian Club tent. Caledonian members will be there to meet and chat with. Non-members come and get to know us. Members stop by for a visit with your Caledonian friends. The Scottish Heritage Society of Sarasota sponsors these games annually.