2008

Here are some news highlights from 2008

Society newsletter launched
Bergen, 20 December 2008

The Society sent out the first edition of a newsletter to members by email. The first edition gave a round up of activities in 2008, as well as profiles of some new members, recipes and a crossword.


Ceilidh dancing on a windswept Bryggen
Bergen, 23 October 2008

Society members warmed up for this year's Autumn ceilidh on the Bryggen in Bergen, live on NRK radio P1. Listen to the broadcasts here:

Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
NRK P1, 23 October 2008


There are Scots in them thur hills!
Bergen, 23 May 2008

Members take part in the annual 7-fjellsturen in kilts!

Perfekt kilt-vær
Bergens Tidende, 22 May 2008


Quarter ton of haggis made in Bergen
Bergen, 27 January 2008

Back by popular demand, Joe Findlay returns to Bergen to make an incredible 250 kg of haggis for Burns Suppers all over Norway.

Selger haggis som aldri før
Newspaper feature on Joe Findlay and haggis production at Solheim Kjøtt.
Bergens Tidende, 26 January 2008

Haggis-konge på bergensvisitt
Newspaper feature on Joe Findlay and haggis production at Solheim Kjøtt.
Bergens Avisen, 26 January 2008

Haggis til folket, - produsert i Bergen
Radio interview with Portobello butcher Joe Findlay and feature on haggis making in Bergen and Robert Burns.
Broadcast on NRK P1 programme Norgesglasset, 25 January 2008

250 kg haggis i Bergen
Online feature on haggis making, Robert Burns, with Joe Findlay.
NRK P1 Norgesglasset, 25 January 2008