Founded in the year 1849, St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the oldest benevolent organization in the State of Michigan.
Our mission is to provide assistance to fellow Scots and to encourage the love of Scotland through its history, customs, music, literature and national games.
New Members of March 2023
Our 173rd Annual Highland Games was held on Friday and Saturday, August 5th and 6th, 2022.
Our NEXT Annual Highland Games, the 174th, will be held on Friday and Saturday, August 4th and 5th, 2023.
The Kilgour Scottish Centre is located in Troy, Michigan and is available for rentals to the public for your special event.
Traditional Yearly Events
- Burns’ Night celebrates Robert Burns’ Birthday and is held in January.
- Tartan Day is celebrated with a Cèilidh and is held in April.
- Highland Games are held on the first Saturday in August, with a traditional Cèilidh on Friday night.
- St. Andrew’s Day is celebrated in November or December with a St. Andrew’s Day Ball.