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JMW
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Scots in Exile - Austin, TX

Hi, there!

The purpose of this group is to let Scots living in Austin, TX, find each other and enjoy each other's company. There's no grand plan or anything: we just enjoy getting together and not having to speak slowly or to repeat things!

We're open to doing a wide range of activities: whether it be going to a pub, going to see a Scottish film, or a Scottish band etc. The list is endless.

All you have to do is be: Scottish!

Hope you will join us and that we'll see you soon!

Location: Austin, TX 78702 30.27-97.71 78702US
Founded: Sep 15, 2006
Member Fee: none
Rating: 4.5
Members: 30
Meetings: 15 so far
  • "I enjoyed it! Found a new connection! Hugh Forrest
  • "I didn't really like any of the bands but it was good to meet some more Scottish people - and the beer wasJMW

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Recent Meetings

Fri Mar 14, 12:00 PM
4 attended (est.) – 4.0
Fri Feb 1, 7:00 PM
6 attended (est.) – 5.0
Fri Jan 18, 7:00 PM
8 attended (est.) – 4.5

What's New?

  • Joined May 6, 2008

    "I joined way back but seemed to have dropped off the radar...signing back up"

  • "Announcing a new meeting for Scots in Exile - Austin, TX! What: Northern Irish and Scottish SXSW Showcases! When: Friday, March 14, 12:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Meeting..."

  • "wow, you're HOT! can't wait to meet you!!!"

  • Joined February 2, 2008

    "Hey there, thought I'd make it official! Was lovely meeting you guys last night. Hope to see you again soon. xx"

  • "Announcing a new event for Scots in Exile - Austin, TX! What: Drink at The Gingerman on Friday night! When: Friday, February 1, 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Event Description:..."

  • Joined January 24, 2008

    "Hi there, my name's Drew Thomson. My wife Elizabeth and our daughter Fiona have been here in Austin since October '07. Like most of you, we really like the place, the people are really friendly and helpful but there comes a time when we just want to "

  • Joined January 22, 2008

    "Hi There! I am a fellow Scot, born and bread. I graduated from Edinburgh University in 2005 and headed across to Texas shortly after. I have found it very hard to meet folks from the motherland so hoping this is a good way to do it!"

  • Added by JMW on January 11, 2008

    "Announcing a new event for Scots in Exile - Austin, TX! What: Burns Supper! When: Friday, January 18, 7:00 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Event Description: Scottish Country Dance..."

  • Added by JMW on December 13, 2007

    "Hi, all I know it's a busy time of year for everybody, but I would REALLY appreciate it if people would let me know for sure if they're going to make it tomorrow night because, so far, only two people..."

  • Joined November 28, 2007

    "Hi there, my name's Daniel. Been in Austin for just over a year and only just found out about the group. I'm 33 & a freelance writer & as much as I love Texas and Texans it would be nice to speak with folk from the motherland. "

  • "Announcing a new event for Scots in Exile - Austin, TX! What: Belated St Andrew's Day/Pre-Christmas Bash! (Re-scheduled) When: Friday, December 14, 7:00 PM Event fee: USD2.00 per person Where:..."

  • Added by JMW on November 28, 2007

    "Hello, I'm really sorry to have to do this but, due to personal reasons, I absolutely can't make the meetup on St Andrew's Day. If there were a way, I could, I would but there is something urgent I..."

  • "Hey Jenn - it's been busy. Sorry we have a conflict (Indian dinner no less) so can't make the 30th. I was thinking about hosting an event for the group but the downside is that I would have to invite you ;) Happy Thanksgiving !"

  • "Sorry to hear that you can't make this month's meeting, Hugh, but hope to see you soon! "

  • "Hi, Chris! Don't worry about the "painfully English accent". We won't beat you up (at least not in the bar. We'd hate to cause a scene! ;-) ) I just looked at your profile and saw that you run a translation company. Well, we'll have something in common, as my degree was in French and German, and I got a postgraduate diploma in translation. Translation wasn't quite my cup of tea, though."

  • Added by JMW on November 16, 2007

    "Probably most of you know about this, but just in case some of you don't, I thought I'd better mention that "Fado", the Irish pub on 4th street, will be showing the Scottish v Italy UEFA qualifying game..."

  • Added by JMW on November 16, 2007

    "I've updated this event. For more details, see the full listing: http://expatscott... When: Friday, November 30, 2007 at 7:00 PM Where: Malaga Tapas Bar 208 W 4th..."

  • Joined November 16, 2007

    "Hi, we moved to Austin from Richardson 1yr ago. Just found out about this group."

  • Added by JMW on November 15, 2007

    "Hello, people! Still waiting for your suggestions for our St Andrew's Day meetup on Friday 30th! Don't make me turn up at your door with my pit bull to force a suggestion out of you! Please..."

  • "Brilliant run Jenn! Family will be at Fado Saturday morning for the Scot-Italy match. Gers and Tims arm in arm cheering on our lads."

  • Added by JMW on November 12, 2007

    "I've updated this event. For more details, see the full listing: http://expatscott... When: Friday, November 30, 2007 at 7:00 PM Where: A location has not been chosen..."

  • "Announcing a new event for Scots in Exile - Austin, TX! What: St Andrew's Day!!!! When: Friday, November 30, 7:00 PM Event fee: USD2.00 per person Where: Click the link below to find out! Event..."

  • "OK, Just wanted to let you know that I've booked a table for six at "The Clay Pit" on Saturday night. The details haven't changed: It's still 7:00pm. If anyone who hasn't RVPD'd wants to come,..."

  • "hi Jenn, thanks for the suggestion, still not 100% but looks like we can't make it :-( thanks for the effort though, i appreciate it hope i'll be back again soon and can try to meet you/the scots then just curious but was it easy for you to move here and get work/study? i'm a bit worried about trying for a work visa (and we're not thinking of marriage yet!) good luck with your schedule and hope the Scots meet goes well next week (love the pub you suggested) Andrew "

  • "Hi, Andrew Are you here Friday night? Are you into music? So-called "alternative" stuff? If so, you, Mandy and I should go and see this band Caribou play on Friday night at Club de Ville. 8:00pm. Here's a link to their myspace page: http://www.myspace.com/cariboumanitob... Other than Friday, I don't have all that much time at the mo. Jenn"

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