ACCORDING to the 2020 census, nearly 680,000 people with a Scottish or Ulster-Scots background call southern California home and in Los Angeles that…
ACCORDING to the 2020 census, nearly 680,000 people with a Scottish or Ulster-Scots background call southern California home and in Los Angeles that connection is famously with a pub that looks like an ancient castle combined with a witch’s house.
“The pub’s authentic tartans were donated by the foundation’s founders, including Alexander Cowie and James Loudon,” Bradford said, adding that one of their regulars had some Ulster-Scots background, and, though he died in 1966, is still perhaps the most famous name in entertainment: Walt Disney.
They also give out prizes at the annual Highland Games, including the weekend-long Scottish Fest event in Costa Mesa, which is organised by the United Scottish Society. The City of Angels Pipe Band performs at the event alongside various Scottish actors and singers, and there are 25 whiskies to sample. “And of course there is haggis, which is flown in especially from Scotland, and prepared by a Michelin star chef at the hotel,” Bradford said.To celebrate Tartan Day in April, the society organises the only film festival in the world to highlight Scottish talent.
“Some 30% of our membership aren’t even Scottish,” Bradford says. “They just love all things Scottish and enjoy the camaraderie.” Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Charlie Chaplin, friends of Lloyd, attended the first Burns Dinner too, and the Scottish connection to Hollywood has always been a strong one. She met other Scottish people at Bafta, the British Academy of Film and Television Arts charity that promotes and supports the entertainment industry, and there was introduced to the St Andrew’s Society.
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