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Scottish Heritage Program

Founded in 1872 by the Presbyterian Church, which has its roots in Scotland, Lyon College has celebrated its Scottish heritage in many ways over the years, from the choice of its athletic mascots -- the Scots and Pipers -- to the creation of its own distinctive burgundy and navy blue tartan, now registered in Scotland.

The most important way in which Lyon honors its Scottish connection, however, is through the Scottish Heritage Program, designed to teach, preserve, and celebrate the Scottish arts and traditions in America. Offering a minor focusing upon the traditions of Scottish music and a range of courses and scholarships in the Scottish arts, the program has become one of the most significant in the nation for students interested in developing and refining their skills in bagpiping, drumming, or Highland dancing in the stimulating setting of an excellent liberal arts college.