St. Andrew's Society of Montreal
  • Learn more
    • The Team
    • Youth Committee
    • Partners
    • History >
      • History - The Founding Years >
        • History - Traditional Celebrations
        • HISTORY - CHARITABLE ENDEAVOURS
        • History - The First President
        • HISTORY - THE LEGENDS
      • Genealogical Research
      • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - introduction >
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Map
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Main Tour
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Extension Tour
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Old Montreal
      • The Keith Radley Hutchison Award
      • Scottish Diaspora Tapestry
      • Past Presidents
      • Ball History >
        • History of the St. Andrew's Ball
        • St Andrew’s Ball Guests of Honour
        • Recent Guests of Honour for the St Andrew’s Ball
        • St Andrew’s Ball – Archives
        • St. Andrew's Ball - Debutants, Flower Girls and Pages
      • Caledonian Society of Montreal
      • Minute Books and Membership
      • The Rest of our collection
      • The Scots in Montreal
    • The Journal
    • Wee Weekly News
    • History Corner articles
    • The Scottish Banner
    • Photos
    • Chair of Canadian-Scottish Studies
    • Montreal 1642 tartan >
      • History of the Montreal 1642 tartan
    • Mount Royal Cemetery
  • Membership
    • Membership application
    • Membership renewal
  • Events
    • Kilt Skate
    • Burns Supper
    • WhiskyFête
    • Curling for Dummies
    • St. Patrick's Parade
    • Quebec Thistle Awards
    • Tartan Picnic
    • Pop-up Pipers
    • Summer Barbecue
    • Montreal Highland Games
    • Golf Tournament
    • Fish and Chips Supper
    • Taste of Scotland
    • St. Andrew's Ball
    • Christmas Party
  • Outreach
    • Community assistance
    • Educational aid
    • Cultural grants
  • Store
  • Donate
    • Planned giving
  • Volunteer with us!
  • Contact us
    • Links
  • Apprendre
    • L'Équipe
    • Comité des jeunes
    • Partenaires
    • Histoire (en anglais seulement)
    • Le Journal
    • Wee Weekly News
    • Articles (en anglais seulement)
    • The Scottish Banner (en anglais seulement)
    • Photos
    • Chaire d'études canado-écossaises
    • Le Tartan de Montréal 1642 >
      • Histoire du Tartan de Montreal 1642
    • Cimetière Mont-Royal
  • Adhésion
    • Demande d'adhésion
    • Renouvellement de l'adhésion
  • Événements
    • Patinage en kilt
    • Souper Burns
    • WhiskyFête
    • Curling pour les nuls
    • Défilé de la Saint-Patrick
    • Prix Auld Alliance du Québec
    • Pique-nique en tartan
    • Pop-up Pipers
    • Barbecue d'été
    • Jeux écossais de Montréal
    • Tournoi de golf
    • Souper poisson-frites
    • Goût de l'Écosse
    • Bal de la Saint-André
    • Fête de Noël
  • Programmes d'aide
    • Assistance communautaire
    • Aide à l'éducation
    • Subventions culturelles
  • Boutique
  • Faire un don
    • Dons planifiés
  • Faire du bénévolat !
  • Nous contacter
    • Liens

About us

Founded in 1835, the St Andrew’s Society of Montreal is a charitable society dedicated to the assistance of Montreal’s Scottish community, education and the preservation of Scottish arts and culture. 

Through various fundraising events, the Society assists a number of groups such as the Montreal Highland Dance Association and the Black Watch School of Piping and Drumming. It also provides grants for special cultural projects, post-secondary students, and emergency assistance to Scots in need. The St. Andrew’s Society is a major sponsor of the McGill Chair of Canadian-Scottish Studies. 

The Society is also a social community which organizes a number of events through that year to bring Scots and those of Scots descent together. These include barbecues, whisky tastings, golf, curling, a Children’s Christmas party and a Burns supper.

The high point of our events is the St. Andrew’s Ball; initiated in 1848, the Ball is held annually on the Friday closest to the day honouring our patron saint (November 30). The St. Andrew’s Society also hosts the Montreal Highland Games, continuing a tradition started in 1856.
FOUNDING STATEMENT (WHO WE ARE)
In 1835, the St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal was formed “with a view to regulating charity in a systematic manner” and “to advance the cause and welfare of Scotsmen and their descendants.” These principles were spelled out in the Society’s Charter when it was incorporated as a legal person by provincial statute in 1858 and were confirmed when it was amended in 1948. They still govern us.

POWERS (WHAT WE CAN DO)
For the said purposes, the Society is empowered in its Charter:
a) to carry out, among persons of Scottish birth or descent, community assistance and youth training activities;
b) to promote historical, educational, patriotic, social, artistic and sporting activities for the purpose of maintaining and celebrating Scottish traditions;
c) to grant educational aid and assistance to those of Scottish birth or descent;
d) to cooperate with other Scottish societies in carrying out such activities as aforesaid.

CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES (WHERE THE FUNDS GO)
​Cultural organizations
The Society was instrumental in raising funds for the establishment of a Chair in Canadian-Scottish Studies at McGill University. We also provide funding to the following organizations to promote Scottish culture and traditions:
  • Black Watch Pipes & Drums
  • Black Watch Cadets
  • 78th Fraser Highlanders
  • Highland Cadet Corps 
  • Montreal Pipes and Drums
  • Quebec Piping & Drumming Society
  • Montreal Highland Games Committee
  • Celtic Music Festival
  • Osler Library—McGill University
  • Atwater Library Scottish Collection
  • Montreal Highland Dancing Association
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​In addition, we provide funding for the following awards and scholarships: the Highland Dancing Scholarship, the Keith Radley Hutchison Award (piping), and the St. Andrew’s Society Scholarship for Piping, Drumming and Highland Dancing.


We are also carrying out renovations of the cemetery sites held by the Society, and completing a project to digitize our archives and make them available for consultation and research.

Assistance to Persons in Need
Our Community Assistance Program exists to help individuals who find themselves in emergency financial need. Our objective is to help such persons get back on their feet or to bridge the gap until government programs begin to provide help. The level of assistance ranges from food vouchers to more substantial assistance given to patients undergoing chemotherapy and experiencing a financial crisis.
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Education
We provide scholarships for about 50 students in various post-secondary programs of study. We also provide funding to McGill University, Concordia University, Bishop’s University, the University of Guelph, and to the Presbyterian College.
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Nous sommes heureux de vous présenter Scottish Affairs Canada comme l'un de nos partenaires. L'Écosse et le Canada entretiennent une relation particulière depuis des siècles. Veuillez cliquer sur le logo «Scotland is Now» et découvrez certains des liens qui unissent nos deux pays.


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À propos de nous
Fondée en 1835, la Société St. Andrew’s de Montréal est une société de bienfaisance qui se consacre à l'aide de la communauté écossaise de Montréal, à l'éducation et à la préservation des arts et de la culture écossais. 
Nous contacter
1195, rue Sherbrooke Ouest
Montréal QC  H3A 1H9
​514-842-2030
info@standrews.qc.ca

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​We are pleased to introduce ​​Scottish Affairs Canada as one of our partners. Scotland and Canada have enjoyed a special relationship for centuries. Please click on the Scotland is Now logo and find out about some of the connections that bind our two countries together.

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About us
Founded in 1835, the St. Andrew’s Society of Montreal is a charitable society dedicated to the assistance of Montreal’s Scottish community, to education, and to the preservation of Scottish arts and culture. ​​
Contact us
1195 Sherbrooke Street West
Montreal QC  H3A 1H9
514-842-2030
info@standrews.qc.ca

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  • Learn more
    • The Team
    • Youth Committee
    • Partners
    • History >
      • History - The Founding Years >
        • History - Traditional Celebrations
        • HISTORY - CHARITABLE ENDEAVOURS
        • History - The First President
        • HISTORY - THE LEGENDS
      • Genealogical Research
      • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - introduction >
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Map
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Main Tour
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Extension Tour
        • A walking tour of Scottish Montreal - Old Montreal
      • The Keith Radley Hutchison Award
      • Scottish Diaspora Tapestry
      • Past Presidents
      • Ball History >
        • History of the St. Andrew's Ball
        • St Andrew’s Ball Guests of Honour
        • Recent Guests of Honour for the St Andrew’s Ball
        • St Andrew’s Ball – Archives
        • St. Andrew's Ball - Debutants, Flower Girls and Pages
      • Caledonian Society of Montreal
      • Minute Books and Membership
      • The Rest of our collection
      • The Scots in Montreal
    • The Journal
    • Wee Weekly News
    • History Corner articles
    • The Scottish Banner
    • Photos
    • Chair of Canadian-Scottish Studies
    • Montreal 1642 tartan >
      • History of the Montreal 1642 tartan
    • Mount Royal Cemetery
  • Membership
    • Membership application
    • Membership renewal
  • Events
    • Kilt Skate
    • Burns Supper
    • WhiskyFête
    • Curling for Dummies
    • St. Patrick's Parade
    • Quebec Thistle Awards
    • Tartan Picnic
    • Pop-up Pipers
    • Summer Barbecue
    • Montreal Highland Games
    • Golf Tournament
    • Fish and Chips Supper
    • Taste of Scotland
    • St. Andrew's Ball
    • Christmas Party
  • Outreach
    • Community assistance
    • Educational aid
    • Cultural grants
  • Store
  • Donate
    • Planned giving
  • Volunteer with us!
  • Contact us
    • Links
  • Apprendre
    • L'Équipe
    • Comité des jeunes
    • Partenaires
    • Histoire (en anglais seulement)
    • Le Journal
    • Wee Weekly News
    • Articles (en anglais seulement)
    • The Scottish Banner (en anglais seulement)
    • Photos
    • Chaire d'études canado-écossaises
    • Le Tartan de Montréal 1642 >
      • Histoire du Tartan de Montreal 1642
    • Cimetière Mont-Royal
  • Adhésion
    • Demande d'adhésion
    • Renouvellement de l'adhésion
  • Événements
    • Patinage en kilt
    • Souper Burns
    • WhiskyFête
    • Curling pour les nuls
    • Défilé de la Saint-Patrick
    • Prix Auld Alliance du Québec
    • Pique-nique en tartan
    • Pop-up Pipers
    • Barbecue d'été
    • Jeux écossais de Montréal
    • Tournoi de golf
    • Souper poisson-frites
    • Goût de l'Écosse
    • Bal de la Saint-André
    • Fête de Noël
  • Programmes d'aide
    • Assistance communautaire
    • Aide à l'éducation
    • Subventions culturelles
  • Boutique
  • Faire un don
    • Dons planifiés
  • Faire du bénévolat !
  • Nous contacter
    • Liens