We are the Mother Lode Scots

Cead Mile Failte’!

Pronounced as: kayd-mee-luh-FAHL-chuh

A Hundred Thousand Welcomes

Celebrating the history and culture of Scotland for over 45 years

The Mother Lode Scots, is a non-profit organization located in the beautiful California Gold Rush area of Amador County.

We came into being in 1979, when a small group, wanted to provide an organization where fellow Scots and those of Scottish descent could come together to stimulate, encourage, support, and sponsor activities which lead to the preservation of Scottish customs, traditions, and culture.

Although most of our members are located within Amador County, we are fortunate to have many from neighboring counties and across the U.S. as well.

In 2025 our 501(c)(3) - Mother Lode Scots Society was born.

Downtown Sutter Creek, CA

California Poppies

Upcoming Meetings and Events

July 11, 2026

Volcano, CA

Tailing Wheel, Jackson, CA

Highland Coo

Vineyard, Shenandoah Valley, CA

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Please join us as we celebrate Scotland’s Notorious Poet, Robert Burns - January 16, 2027, at 5 pm - American Legion Post 108 in Jackson, CA

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Formal Dinner - Bagpipes - Poetry - Highland Dancers - Celtic Music by Celtic Charm Band - and more

Silent Auction and other Fund-Raising Activities (VENMO, ZELLE, and CASH Only)

No Host Bar

This year's menu will include:

  • Cullen Skink Soup

  • Cock-a-Leekie Soup

  • Green Salad

  • Angus Beef with a Caper and Whisky Cream Sauce

  • Whisky and Orange Marmalade Glazed Ham

  • Rumplethumps

  • Roasted Potatoes

  • Vegetables

  • Marilyn’s Famous Sticky Toffee Pudding

  • Haggis of course!

Mother Lode Scots Tumbler
Mother Lode Scots Tumbler
from $20.00

Custom printed here in Amador County.

20 oz. Stainless Steel Tumbler.

Nonmembers will receive the tumbler with the Mother Lode Scots verbiage and QR Code.

Members will receive the tumbler with their name on it instead of the Mother Lode Scots verbiage.

Mother Lode Scots members will receive discounted price on most items.

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Mother Lode Scots Unisex Shirt
$35.00
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Mother Lode Scots Metal Pin
from $10.00

Approx. 2” x 1.5”

Members get discounts on most items.

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Mother Lode Scots Sticker
from $5.00

4” in full color

Mother Lode Scot Members get a discount on some items.

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Mother Lode Scots Membership
from $25.00