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  1. Ulster-Scots Biographies: The Ards and North Down
    The biographies of some of the most prominent individuals in the early Ulster-Scots story of the Ards and North Down.
  2. Research your Ulster-Scots roots
    Find out how you can research your genealogy and Ulster-Scots roots.
  3. The Ulster-Scots influence on our Towns and Villages
    Learn all about the historic influence of the Ulster-Scots on our towns and villages, how it all began.
  4. Ulster-Scots Churches and Graveyards in Ards and North Down
    Find out about the influence of the Ulster-Scots by studying our local churches and graveyards
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  1. Ulster-Scots: Parks and Coastal Walks
    Did you know that some of your favourite walks and parks may have links to the Ulster-Scots?
  2. Ulster-Scots coastal drive - Strangford Lough
    Explore Strangford Lough and discover the history and influence of Ulster-Scots in the area.
  3. Ulster-Scots and Scrabo Tower
    Learn about the Ulster-Scots connection to our very own Scrabo Tower
  4. Ulster-Scots and Mount Stewart
    Did you know that Mount Stewart was originally owned by Scots? Learn the story of this historic property…
  5. Ulster-Scots and Ulster Folk Museum
    The Ulster Folk and Transport Museums tell the tale of the Ulster-Scots. Come along to find out more about Ulster-Scot folk, as well as their dialect and dwellings.
  6. 360° Video Series Explores the Ards Peninsula: An Ulster-Scots Heartland
    An online series explores the Ulster-Scots Heartland of the Ards Peninsula, tracing the footprint and legacy of the first Ulster-Scots settlers as they arrived and moved through the area.
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