Ulster Scots

Ulster Scots refers to a group of people in Northern Ireland and parts of southeastern Scotland who share a cultural and linguistic heritage rooted in Scottish settlers who moved to Ulster in Ireland during the 17th and 18th centuries. They speak or historically spoke the Ulster Scots dialect, a variety of the Scots language. The culture includes unique traditions, music, and customs reflective of Scottish roots, blended with influences from Irish and local communities. Ulster Scots identity is an important part of Northern Irish history and diversity, emphasizing a specific regional and cultural connection to the Scottish Highland and Lowland traditions.