History

The Scottish Society of Louisville was established in 1993 as a non-profit organization to enrich the cultural lives of members in Kentucky and Indiana. It offers exposure to Scottish heritage and preserves, enhances and fosters pride in our Scottish ancestry. Since 1993, it has grown from 25 members to more than 150. Many of our local members have Scottish ancestry in their family background and are anxious to research their heritage, but Scottish ancestry is not a requirement to join. The Society quickly outgrew members’ homes for meetings and found a new home at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. As it grew, the Society held meetings at Strathmoor Presbyterian Church, and in 2017, it moved to Christ Church United Methodist, 4614 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY.

The Society sponsors many local and regional activities and has national affiliations with other Scottish organizations.

The Scottish Society of Louisville is a nonsectarian organization. There is no religious affiliation.

Please visit the membership page to learn more about your role as a member, events and programs, yearly dues and the time and date of monthly meetings.

PRESIDENTS

Name Clan Served
Bruce Wilson
Gunn
2019 to present
Jeff Forbes
Forbes
2017 to 2019
Jenny Dickson
Keith
2015 – 2017
Marla Jo Cameron
McKay
2013 – 2015
Sanford Berenberg
MacLeod
2009 – 2013
Jim Hughes
MacLaren
2007 – 2009
John Dickson
Keith
2005 – 2007
Howard Hughes
MacDonald
2003 – 2005
Carolyn Merritt Mills
Macdougall
2001 – 2003
David McCreath
McRae
1999 – 2001
Anne Stokes Moore
Robertson
1998
Rupert Furgerson
Fergusson
1997

Pat Murray Schweitzer

Murray
1996
David Calhoun
Colquhoun
1995
Bill Hockensmith
McDuff
1994
Alex Rose – Deceased
Rose
1993