The Doncaster Caledonian Society was founded in Doncaster in the 18th century and holds regular meetings for its members at Doncaster Golf Club to promote Scottish culture and traditions in the local area. Meetings consist of celebrations for

St. Andrew's Day Saint Andrew's Day, also called the Feast of Saint Andrew or Andermas, is the feast day of Andrew the Apostle. It is celebrated on 30 November (according to Gregorian calendar) and on 13 December (according to Julian calendar). Saint Andrew is ...

, Burns Supper and holding monthly seminars. The 2016–17 President is Vivien M'Itwamwari, a past President of the Yorkshire District World Burns Federation, and the Vice-President is David Hunter. In 2014, members of the society took part in creating the

Scottish Diaspora Tapestry The Scottish Diaspora Tapestry ( gd, Grèis-bhrat Diaspora na h-Alba) is a large embroidery, in length, crafted from 305 panels that were embroidered in 34 countries. It was the second major tapestry project to have originated from the Prestoung ...

, by stitching Henry of Scotland as he gained the Lordship of Doncaster during his lifetime.

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