The St. Andrew's Society of Detroit

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. 

Since 1849, our Annual Highland Games have been presented by St. Andrew’s Society of Detroit, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting Scottish heritage through education, musical presentations, and traditional competitions in athletics, piping, and dance.

Our Annual Highland Games event is a celebration of Scottish culture and heritage.  As a part of this celebration the following events and activities take place:

• Continuous entertainment featuring national and regional artists

• Pipe Band competition

• Heavy Athletic competition

• Highland Dance competition

• The “Parade of Clans” featuring Clans from across the USA

• Our Wee Bairns Area for the little ones

• A diverse marketplace of Celtic crafts, merchandise, and collectibles

• Scottish and other food vendors