# Event Details

- **Event Name**: GUIDED ULSTER SCOTS WALKING TOUR - with Brigid Watson
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Ulster-Scots walking tour with expert guide Brigid Watson, live cookery demo, whiskey tasting & immersive local culture.About this EventSaturday 1st August 2026Strangford Lough Stories – All Aboard Aye!Enjoy a unique Ulster-Scots lived experience with local guide and storyteller Brigid Watson on this lively and engaging walking tour of Portaferry. Journey through centuries of history exploring the Ulster-Scots influence from the 17th Century, including stories of Hugh Montgomery, Bishop Robert Echlin of Fife, and the Scottish families who shaped the area.Visit the Echlin family vault at Templecranney graveyard and hear firsthand accounts of emigration voyages to America. Discover fascinating Scottish connections while enjoying the fresh sea air and beautiful surroundings of Strangford Lough.The experience also includes an Ulster-Scots themed cookery demonstration, lunch, a wee dram of whiskey, and free Ulster-Scots gifts. Why not embrace the spirit of the day and wear your Ulster-Scots tartan!Start: 11.00am outside Portaferry Recreation Hub, 40 Shore Road, PortaferryDuration: Approx. 2 hoursTickets: Only £5 per personBooking: Via Sails and Sounds Festival on Eventbrite or scan QR codeAccessibility: Suitable for wheelchair users. Audio units available for participants.Please wear: Comfortable walking shoes, suitable clothing, and suncream.Places are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.Supported by Ulster-Scots Agency Festival Funding.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newtownards/guided-ulster-scots-walking-tour-with-brigid-watson/100001990187964777
- **Event Categories**: festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - door_time: 2026-08-01T09:50:00Z
  - Duration: 2 hours
  - Location: BT22 1JZ
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 6.13, max: 6.13, currency: GBP

## Event venue details

- **city**: Newtownards
- **state**: NI
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: BT22 1JZ
- **lat**: 54.3789806
- **long**: -5.546585299999999
- **full address**: BT22 1JZ, 40 Shore Road, Newtownards, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is GUIDED ULSTER SCOTS WALKING TOUR - with Brigid Watson being held?
  - **A:** GUIDED ULSTER SCOTS WALKING TOUR - with Brigid Watson takes place on Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sat, 01 Aug, 2026 at 01:00 pm at BT22 1JZ, 40 Shore Road, Newtownards, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing GUIDED ULSTER SCOTS WALKING TOUR - with Brigid Watson?
  - **A:** GUIDED ULSTER SCOTS WALKING TOUR - with Brigid Watson is organized by Portaferry Community Services Ltd (The Recreation Hub).
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** GUIDED ULSTER SCOTS WALKING TOUR - with Brigid Watson is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newtownards, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If GUIDED ULSTER SCOTS WALKING TOUR - with Brigid Watson sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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