St. Andrew's Society of Washington, DC

Wee Dram
2025-05-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | Samuel Becketts, 2800 S. Randolph St, Suite 110, Arlington, Virginia, 22206
This is a great chance to bring prospective members to informally meet society members, as well as a time to socialize and catch up with other members. Kilts or other Scottish accents or dress are strongly encouraged but not required.

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Wee Dram - DACOR Bacon House
2025-09-18 17:00 | DACOR Bacon House, 1801 F Street NW, Washington, DC, 20006, United States
This is a great chance to bring prospective members to informally meet society members, aswell as a time to socialize and catch up with other members!

Summer business attire required.

Wee Dram - Press Club
2025-10-09 17:00 | Press Club, 529 14th St (13th Floor), Washington, DC, 20045
This is a great chance to bring prospective members to informally meet society members, aswell as a time to socialize and catch up with other members. Kilts or other Scottish accents or dress are strongly encouraged but not required.

75th Annual Tartan Ball
2025-11-15 18:30 | National Press Club, 529 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20045, United States
Join us on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at the famous National Press Club for the 75th Annual Tartan Ball, a formal celebration of Scottish-American heritage and traditions.

The tradition of our annual Tartan Ball began in 1938, and is one of the Saint Andrew’s Society’s longest-running and most enduring annual celebrations. This enduring fixture in the social calendar of our nation’s capital brings together both members and the wider Washington D.C. area Scottish-American community in a formal celebration of camaraderie and our shared heritage and traditions. Most importantly, the silent auction provides approximately $20,000 to support the Washington Scots Charity & Education Fund.

Wee Dram - O'Connells (Alexandria)
2025-11-20 17:00 | O’Connells (Alexandria), 112 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314

Wee Dram - The Monocle (Capitol Hill)
2025-12-03 17:00 | The Monocle (Capitol Hill), 107 D St., NE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20002

Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk
2025-12-06 08:00 - 12:00 | District of Columbia
Saturday, December 6, 2025

8:00 AM – Fellowship Breakfast

Join fellow members for breakfast in the reception hall of the Old Presbyterian Meeting House, 321 S. Fairfax St., Alexandria. The hall is downstairs behind the church. All are welcome!

9:00 AM – Church Service & Wreath-Laying

Attend a brief service followed by a wreath-laying at the grave of William Hunter, founder of the St. Andrew’s Society of Alexandria. We’re honored to be joined by Clan Hunter and the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR).

11:00 AM – Alexandria Scottish Christmas Walk

Form up near Wilkes and St. Asaph Streets in Old Town. Procession order: banner, officers, past presidents, members, then families and guests. March in column of twos — kilts and Highland attire encouraged!

After party for the walk is at Murphy’s Pub

Burns Night Celebration
2026-01-23 17:30 - 22:00 | U.S. Chamber of Commerce, 1615 H Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20062, United States
Please join us for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s 3rd Annual Burns Night Celebration on Friday, January 23, 2026! Join us for a special evening of food, drink, and cultural performances to honor the work of Scottish poet Robert Burns.

The black-tie gala is a collaborative effort of the Chamber’s U.S.-UK Business Council, the St. Andrew’s Society of Washington, DC, the British-American Business Association, and the Scottish Government USA.

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Please select Saint Andrew’s as the referring organization.

Wee Dram! - Round Robin Bar
2026-01-29 17:00 | Round Robin Bar, InterContinental the Willard, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20004, United States
Please join the members of the Saint Andrew’s Society of Washington, DC for a wee dram!

This is a great chance to bring prospective members to informally meet society members, as well asa time to socialize and catch up with other members. Kilts or other Scottish accents or dress arestrongly encouraged but not required.

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Wee Dram! - Murphy's Pub (Alexandria)
2026-02-19 17:00 | Murphy’s, 713 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314, United States

Wee Dram! - University Club
2026-03-12 17:00 | University Club, 1135 16th St NW, Washington, DC, 20005, United States
Please join the members of The Saint Andrew’s Society of Washington, DC for a Wee Dram!

This is a great chance to bring prospective members to informally meet society members, as well asa time to socialize and catch up with other members. Kilts or other Scottish accents or dress arestrongly encouraged. Business attire required.

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Manassas National Battlefield Hiking Event
2026-03-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Manassas National Battlefield, 6511 Sudley Road, Manassas, Virginia, 20109, United States
The St. Andrew’s Society of Washington, D.C. is hosting its first kilted hiking event on 21 Mar 2026. The hike will take place on the first battle of Manassas trail loop.

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Hikers: Members, prospective members, family, and friends of the St. Andrew’s Society of Washington, D.C. and the Scottish-American Women’s Society of Washington, D.C.Meeting Point: Manassas National Park Visitor CenterHike Start Time: 09:00 AMHike Length: 5.2 milesHike Effort: Moderately strenuousHike Duration: Approx 2 hoursHiking Gear: Come dressed in hiking gear with suitable boots/shoes, warm clothing and equipment for the weather conditions – bonus if you’re kilted.

Wee Dram! - Queen Vic (H st)
2026-04-16 17:00 | Queen Vic, 1206 H Street NE, Washington, 20002

National Kirkin' O' The Tartan
2026-04-26 16:00 | Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Ave NW, Washington, DC, 20016, United States
The St. Andrew’s Society of Washington, DC is pleased to announce that this year’s Kirkin’ O’ The Tartan will take place on Sunday, April 26th , 4:00 PM, at the Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Washington, DC.

This is an extraordinary event in the life of the Metropolitan Washington, DC Scottish Community. The Kirkin’ takes place on April 26th at the Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Avenue, Washington, DC. Pipes & Drums, Color Guard, and Members in full regalia step off at 3:30 PM from the South Walk.

The Washington St. Andrew’s Society has conducted the Kirkin’ Service at the National Cathedral, interrupted, since 1952 when it was moved there by then Chaplain Rev. Dr. C. Stewart McKenzie from several other churches in the Washington area.

The massed Pipes & Drums, and Color Guard will lead the Tartan Bearers and Society Members into the Cathedral Nave at 4:00 PM for the start of the service under direction of the Cathedral Verger. Upon conclusion of the service, the massed Pipes & Drums march in again to the High Altar with Society Members for the “Blessing of the Tartans”, Remembrance of Departed Comrades, and Benediction.

Reserved Seating

RESERVED SEATING in the National Cathedral is available for this service in front Nave. Reservations are free to all Members, other St. Andrew’s Society Members, and Guests, and they may be obtained, preferably via email or by phone, from the Society’s Sergeant-at-Arms: David S. McKenzie at caberman162@yahoo.com, or (703) 243-6068.

Gathering Instructions

Society Members and Invited Guests are requested and encouraged to join in the procession into the Cathedral. Formation will be on the upper South Drive at 3:30 PM and will step off with the Pipes & Drums and Color Guard at 3:45 PM. Those in the procession will have reserved special seating at the very front.

Please advise Dave McKenzie (caberman162@yahoo.com) if you wish to be in the Procession.

The Procession

Prospective Members, other St. Andrew’s Society Members, and invited guests are welcome to join the procession. Seating reservations for processional family members and our guests in designated areas closely behind the Society/processional reserved area are available.

The Recession

Upon dismissal at the Altar, the entire company follows the Pipes & Drums and Color Guard out of the Cathedral in procession.

The Conclusion

All attendees are invited to view an open-air performance of the St. Andrew’s Society Pipes & Drums, and Dancers, outside on the South Walk, which form a perfect venue for this event immediately after the service.

Kilted Hike - Maryland Heights via Harper's Ferry
2026-05-09 09:00 - 17:00 | District of Columbia
The St. Andrew’s Society of Washington, D.C. is hosting its second kilted hiking event on 9 May 2026 on Maryland Heights via Harper’s Ferry.

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Hikers: Members, prospective members, family, and friends of the St. Andrew’s Society of Washington, D.C. and the Scottish-American Women’s Society of Washington, D.C.

Meeting Point: Harpers Ferry Train Station Carpark (Fee Required)

Hike Start Time: 09:00 AM

Hike Length: 4.5 miles

Hike Effort: Moderately strenuous / Hills

Hike Duration: Approx 3 hours

Hiking Gear: Come dressed in hiking gear with suitable boots/shoes, clothing and equipment for the weather conditions – bonus if you’re kilted.

Wee Dram! - Jack Rose
2026-05-14 17:00 | Jack Rose, 2007 18th Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20009, United States

Wee Dram! - Samuel Becketts
2026-06-12 17:00 | Samuel Becketts, 2800 S. Randolph St, Suite 110, Arlington, Virginia, 22206

Wee Dram! - DACOR Bacon House
2026-09-10 17:00 | DACOR Bacon House, 1801 F Street NW, Washington, DC, 20006, United States
Please join the members of The Saint Andrew’s Society of Washington, DC for a Wee Dram!

This is a great chance to bring prospective members to informally meet society members, as well asa time to socialize and catch up with other members. Kilts or other Scottish accents or dress arestrongly encouraged. Summer business attire required.

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Wee Dram! - The National Press Club
2026-10-06 17:00 | National Press Club, 529 14th St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20045, United States
