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

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 | Virginia
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 | Virginia
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

June Members Dinner Meeting
2026-06-18 17:30 | Augie’s Mussel House and Beer Garden, 1106 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314
Please RSVP to president@saintandrewsociety.org.

5:30 PM EDT Cocktails, 7:00 PM EDT Dinner

Bannockburn Picnic
2026-06-20 16:00 - 19:00 | Bel Air, 14513 General Washington Dr, Woodbridge, VA, 22193, United States
RSVP for the Bannockburn Picnic

The Bannockburn Picnic is officially on! The picnic will take place on Saturday, June 20th from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at the at the home of Society member Corey Stewart. Corey has been kind enough to open his historic Bel Air property – a multi-purpose barn-style structure designed for weddings, receptions and corporate meetings. A very important detail is that it has AC! Thank you to Corey Stewart for the use of the facility!

The picnic is a family event. It is open to all Society members and their families. There is no charge to attend the picnic. If comfortable to do so, we simply want you to come out and celebrate the beginning of summer. The Society is providing the main course for a late-afternoon picnic, including beer, soda, and water; however, we welcome you to bring a fruit bowl or dessert, as well as a beverage of your choice. To add to the fun, we will also be conducting a raffle to include whisky and other items. Please consider donating a bottle of your favorite whisky or other Scottish items for the raffle.

Bel Air property is located at 14513 General Washington Dr, Woodbridge, VA 22193. Parking is available anywhere along General Washington Drive either before or after the entrance to the property. There is a historic marker at the entrance to the drive which you can’t miss.

Directions: Coming south on I-95, exit at Dale City (Exit 156 – Dale Blvd.). Proceed west on Dale Blvd until you hit Minnieville Rd. Turn left on Minnieville Rd and proceed south until you reach General Washington Dr. Turn right on General Washington Dr and proceed to the house.

RSVP: In order to ensure that we have enough food for the picnic, please RSVP using the form or by email to the president, John Hunter (president@saintandrewsociety.org) no later than Wednesday, June 17th and let us know that you will be attending, and how many guests, if any, you will be bringing. Should you have any questions related to the picnic or are interested in helping out, don’t hesitate to reach out.

Hike like a Highlander!
2026-07-25 09:00 | Virginia
The St. Andrew’s Society of Washington, D.C. is hosting its third kilted hiking event on 25 July 2026 at Bristoe Station Battlefield, VA.

RSVP for the Hike

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: Bristoe Station Battlefield Heritage Park CarparkHike Start Time: 09:00 AMHike Length: 2.2 milesHike Effort: EasyHike Duration: Approx 1-1.5 hoursHiking Gear: Come dressed in hiking gear with suitable boots/shoes, clothing and equipment for the weather conditions – bonus if you’re kilted.

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

Wee Dram! - O'Connell's (Alexandria)
2026-11-12 17:00 | O’Connells (Alexandria), 112 King Street, Alexandria, Virginia, 22314
