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  • MP worried about air link's future

    BBC News - Scotland
    22 May 2013 | 5:18 pm
    An MP says he has raised his concerns with Flybe and the UK transport secretary about the future of an air link.

  • North Sea Prawns Stay Burrowed Deep

    Scottish Government News Online: Latest
    21 May 2013 | 5:00 pm
    Range of environmental factors limit emergence of prawns.

  • Hydro Bocelli concert moved back

    Ayrshire Post - News - Scottish News
    22 May 2013 | 10:25 am
    The first concert announced for new £125 million Glasgow venue The Hydro is to be delayed, operators have confirmed.

  • Cowe buildings to get £750,000 renovation

    Berwick Advertiser - News Feed
    22 May 2013 | 7:08 am
    The historic Cowe buildings, regarded by many as one of the biggest eyesores in Berwick, are at long last going to be renovated.

  • Energy firm still working with council

    Linlithgow Journal and Gazette - News Feed
    17 May 2013 | 4:41 am
    DART Energy this week said it ‘continued to work’ with local communities and Falkirk Council to progress a controversial planning application.
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    BBC News - Scotland

  • MP worried about air link's future

    22 May 2013 | 5:18 pm
    An MP says he has raised his concerns with Flybe and the UK transport secretary about the future of an air link.

  • Fresh support for oldest theatre

    22 May 2013 | 5:17 pm
    A £2m project to overhaul Scotland's oldest working theatre lands its second support boost in the space of a week.

  • Wickerman fans set to 'Freak Out'

    22 May 2013 | 5:16 pm
    Disco legends Chic, featuring Nile Rodgers, are added to the line-up for the Wickerman Festival in south west Scotland this summer.

  • Handbag made from cow's stomach

    22 May 2013 | 5:14 pm
    A handbag collection created using the stomach lining of a Highland cow has been designed by an Edinburgh student.

  • Fair public sector pay-offs plea

    22 May 2013 | 5:13 pm
    About 14,000 public sector employees have taken voluntary redundancy or early retirement in Scotland in the past two years at a cost of about £550m, a report says.
 
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    Ayrshire Post - News - Scottish News

  • Hydro Bocelli concert moved back

    22 May 2013 | 10:25 am
    The first concert announced for new £125 million Glasgow venue The Hydro is to be delayed, operators have confirmed.

  • Family tribute for bike death boy

    22 May 2013 | 10:25 am
    The grieving family of a boy who died following a crash between his bike and a mobile crane have paid tribute to their much-loved "ray of sunshine".

  • Seatbelt 'may have saved bus girl'

    22 May 2013 | 10:25 am
    A teenager who died on a school bus trip might have survived if she had worn a seatbelt and the driver had travelled slower, an inquiry has found.

  • Wife's tribute at soldier funeral

    22 May 2013 | 9:25 am
    The wife of a serviceman killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan has told mourners at his funeral he will live on through their unborn son.

  • £6m fund for weather-hit farmers

    22 May 2013 | 8:25 am
    Farmers hit by extreme weather can seek financial assistance from a £6 million government fund, Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead has announced.
 
 
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    The Campbeltown Courier

  • Wee Pictures is 100 years old!

    cc
    22 May 2013 | 8:37 am
    ‘People don’t realise its importance nationally and internationally,’ says Jane Mayo chairwoman of Campbeltown Picture House Cinema’s board of directors. As The Picture House turns 100 on May 26 2013, the Courier talks to Jane and Dr Gordon Barr, an expert in Scottish cinemas, about the centenarian. See the Campbeltown Courier, May 24 2013 and on line at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital

  • ‘Greed’ at root of council woes

    cc
    16 May 2013 | 10:40 pm
    ‘Greedy’  councillors desperate for more money have been blamed for the collapse of Argyll and Bute Council’s SNP-led administration. James Robb resigned as leader when local SNP members asked him to step aside, following intervention from the National Executive Committee of the party over a deal with Liberal Democrat and Conservative members. Read the full story in the Campbeltown Courier, May 17 2013 or on line at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital

  • Armed Forces Day parades through Campbeltown

    cc
    16 May 2013 | 9:00 am
    Campbeltown was awash with military colours on Saturday May 11 2013 as the town celebrated its Armed Forces Day. For more photos and the full report see the Campbeltown Courier, May 17 2013 and on line at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XlAhB3kDNRU

  • Wind Towers takes on more staff

    cc
    16 May 2013 | 5:00 am
    Kintyre’s wind tower manufacturing company, Wind Towers (Scotland) Ltd, is taking on new staff with hopes of dozens more jobs to come. Read the full story in the Campbeltown Courier, May 17 2013, or on line at www.campeltowncourier.co.uk/digital

  • Campbeltown runners line up for MOK

    cc
    16 May 2013 | 1:25 am
    An incredible total of 240 Campbeltown men and women have entered the Mull of Kintyre half marathon and 10k races 2013. Meet two of the contenders for places and read more about the MOK races in the Campbeltown Courier, May 17 2013 or see our on line edition at www.campbeltowncourier.co.uk/digital
 
 
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    The Oban Times

  • Serenissima refloats after grounding in Oban Bay

    ot
    22 May 2013 | 7:59 am
    The MS Serenissima, which went aground on a shingle bank in Oban Bay around 5.30pm on Monday May 20 2013, was refloated around midnight the same day with help from Oban lifeboat. None of the 61 passengers and 51 crew were injured. For all the news from the West Highlands see The Oban Times every . . . → Read More: Serenissima refloats after grounding in Oban Bay

  • Thousands descend on Loch Fyne Food Fair

    ot
    22 May 2013 | 7:57 am
    The 21st Loch Fyne Food Fair enjoyed one of its busiest weekends as thousands of people across Scotland descended on Cairndow for the annual event. For more photos and details on the event, see The Oban Times, May 23 2013, or on line at www.obantimes.co.uk/digital

  • Staff help Appin boy’s bid for new wheelchair

    ot
    22 May 2013 | 7:47 am
    Appin’s Cameron Allen, who suffers from ‘brittle bone’ disease, has been given a helping hand towards a new wheelchair thanks to staff from one of his favourite places to visit. See the full story in The Oban Times, May 23 2013 and on line at www.obantimes.co.uk/digital . . . → Read More: Staff help Appin boy’s bid for new wheelchair

  • Lochaber’s relegation fears increase

    ot
    22 May 2013 | 7:41 am
    Lochaber Camanachd’s relegation fears increased as they went down 3-2 at home to Kinlochshiel on Saturday May 18 2013. Read the full round-up from the weekend’s matches and the previews for the weekend in The Oban Times, May 23 2013 and on line at www.obantimes.co.uk/digital

  • Oban Lorne’s winning streak continues

    ot
    22 May 2013 | 7:29 am
    Photo Kevin McGlynn Oban Lorne’s winning streak continued on Saturday May 18 2013 as both their men’s and women’s teams won their respective tournaments at the Tobermory Distillery Isle of Mull Rugby Sevens. See The Oban Times, May 23 2013, or online www.obantimes.co.uk/digital for the full report . . . → Read More: Oban Lorne’s winning streak continues
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    The Orcadian Online

  • Hamnavoe due back in service on Thursday

    newsroom
    22 May 2013 | 2:54 am
    Serco NorthLink have a “high degree of confidence” that the Hamnavoe will be back in service tomorrow, Thursday. The ship made a return to Orkney waters on Monday, after steaming north from Rosyth where the fitting of a replacement crankshaft took the ship off the Pentland Firth route for a month. However, despite engine trials going well off the Fife coast following the completion of the repairs to the starboard engine, checks on arrival in Orkney revealed further damage, this time to the vibration damper. It had been planned that the ship would resume her service on Tuesday,…

  • MSP reiterates call for John Rae recognition

    newsroom
    22 May 2013 | 2:00 am
    Speaking in the Scottish Parliament yesterday, Tuesday, Orkney MSP Liam McArthur highlighted the need for greater recognition to be given to the achievements of Orkney-born Arctic explorer, Dr John Rae. During a debate on public engagement with science, Mr McArthur reiterated his call for more to be done to honour the contribution made by Dr Rae during the 200th anniversary of his birth. “Getting the public to engage with science is important for Scotland as a nation. What better way of doing this than making sure we celebrate the remarkable stories of remarkable people doing remarkable…

  • Presenting the results of vitamin D study

    newsroom
    22 May 2013 | 12:00 am
    Today, Wednesday, Dr Jim Wilson from the Centre for Population Health Sciences at the University of Edinburgh, will present the first findings of the Northern Isles vitamin D study. The work involved a survey of over 2,000 people in Orkney — the volunteers of the ORCADES study — and another 300 from Orkney and Shetland — the volunteers of the Northern Isles multiple sclerosis study — to measure the vitamin D levels in their blood. The study set out to compare levels of the vitamin — the main source of which is sunlight — with samples from mainland Scotland, to see if they are…

  • Stromness customers services — change to opening time on Wednesday

    Editor
    21 May 2013 | 9:23 am
    Orkney Islands Council’s customer services office in Stromness is due to open later than usual tomorrow, Wednesday, May 22. The office closed early today, Tuesday, due to unforeseen circumstances, but is expected to open again on Wednesday morning at around 10.30am.

  • Inspectors positive about community schools

    newsroom
    21 May 2013 | 4:10 am
    Today, Tuesday,  inspectors from Education Scotland published positive reports following visits to Stenness Community School and Orphir Community School earlier this year. At Orphir, the inspection team highlighted a number of strengths such as the warm, caring and inclusive environment throughout the school; improvements to children’s engagement in learning; children’s learning experiences in the nursery class; and support and involvement of parents and the community in children’s learning. Key strengths at Stenness flagged up by the inspectors included children’s behaviour,…
 
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    ShetlandTimes.co.uk

  • Clickimin set for £1.5 million revamp as part of new AHS project

    Neil Riddell
    22 May 2013 | 1:24 pm
    Looking down towards the proposed Anderson High School site at the Staney Hill. Clickimin Leisure Centre is in line for a £1.5 million extension and refurbishment so it can house the new Anderson High School’s PE department. Shetland Recreational Trust (SRT) has agreed in principle to sell the neighbouring parcel of land hosting its campsite, though negotiations on the fine detail are continuing. While haggling with the SIC over the sale price, the SRT also has to weigh up the benefits of Clickimin being revamped and extended – and the guaranteed income a 25-year “service level…

  • Freefield: ‘Bought by BP, sold out by SIC’

    Rosalind Griffiths
    22 May 2013 | 7:59 am
    There was a sombre mood at the town’s Freefield Centre on Wednesday as pensioners gathered for their last lunch at their much-loved venue. Around 30 of them tucked into a meal, but the atmosphere was subdued. One of the staff said: “It’s like leaving home.” Many had been coming to the lunch club since it opened in 1977 and said they could hardly believe what was happening. All expressed their deep sadness, with some criticising councillors and officials for not being more interested in the situation. Others gave vent to their anger – a poster on the wall read:…

  • Weather Outlook for Shetland – Wednesday, 22nd May 2013 at 11:19

    Shetland Times
    22 May 2013 | 3:25 am
    WEATHER OUTLOOK FOR SHETLAND Wednesday, 22nd May 2013 at 11:19 HEADLINES TODAY Bright with showers. Becoming windy.TONIGHT Cold and windy with frequent showers.TOMORROW Scattered showers. Cool and windy.DAYS 3-5: Showers dying out as winds ease. Milder for a time.DAYS 6-10: Staying cool. Mainly dry with moderate winds. SUMMARY Cool and bright today with scattered showers and sunny spells. The showers becoming more frequent and heavier, possibly with hail, for a time this morning as a fresh W to NW’ly wind increases fresh to strong NW’ly and strong by the afternoon. A cold evening and…

  • Whalsay pupil’s elephant poster wins festival heat

    Rosalind Griffiths
    22 May 2013 | 1:43 am
    A pupil from Whalsay School has won the regional heat of a competition to design a poster for this year’s Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Charlotte Hutchison Charlotte Hutchison, 12, is now in the running to be named overall winner. Her poster was chosen as the best in Shetland in the festival fringe society’s scho ols poster competition, which attracted over 5,000 entries. The winner will be announced on Thursday. Charlotte said: “I liked painting it so I’m brawly prood o’ it getting chosen.” The poster was done as part of a class project, with four posters, chosen by…

  • Airline investigates breakdown in communication over cancelled flights

    Ryan Taylor
    21 May 2013 | 9:21 am
    Flybe and Serco have both been criticised over their customer care after fog in Sumburgh forced flights to be cancelled. Some flights which set off for Shetland landed in Orkney and went no further. Air passengers then endured an uncomfortable night on the North Boat after being left by the flight operator in Kirkwall on Sunday. Complaints have been sent to Flybe, who are now processing the feedback from disgruntled passengers. Susan Bowie, of Hillswick, was travelling home from Glasgow when she became caught up in the nightmare journey. She says elderly passengers were left in the dark about…
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  • Smoked duck, mango and watercress salad with caramelised walnuts and a fig dressing

    Love A'fare
    22 May 2013 | 4:11 am
    While I was at university I practised the fine art of procrastination and would have got a first in it had that been possible. Painting By Numbers and the Helicopter Game occupied an unhealthy amount of my time. (For those that have a life and don’t know what I am referring to check out http://www.helicopter-game.org/ for more information – sorry in advance). Other than reading blogs and a little facebook stalking my procrastination levels have been quite low since my student days. Until, that was, I discovered recipe competitions. As a freelancer in the food world there is quite a lot…

  • Today is day #142 with 223 days left...

    Conrad D'Cruz
    22 May 2013 | 4:10 am
    Today is day #142 with 223 days left in 2013. Random celebrity birth: In 1859 Scottish physician and writer, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Random celebrity death: In 1068 Japanese Emperor Go-Reizei. Random historical event: In 1990 Microsoft released the Windows 3.0 operating system.

  • Song of the Day: ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail of Dead "Caterwaul" 22/05/2013

    recessiondodgetovictory
    22 May 2013 | 4:02 am
    Crackin’ walking tune. I end up sticking this on repeat and marching for miles:

  • The Royal Yacht Britannia

    KOA
    22 May 2013 | 4:00 am
    EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND – One of my favourite sights in Scotland was the Royal Yacht Britannia. It’s vintage and classy and used to sail the royal family around the world. But the Queen’s no longer allowed to use it as it’s too expensive to keep up (also the Labour government decided not to replace the yacht when they came to power in 1997) so now it’s berthed at a dock in Edinburgh where tourists such as I get to peek inside and get a glimpse of her former life for £12 (headset included). Boy is this queen spoiled. The yacht was used for 40 years and travelled…

  • Dark Expanse

    Charles Rice
    22 May 2013 | 4:00 am
 
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    The Scotland Blog

  • Perth Kilt Run

    highlander
    9 May 2013 | 6:44 am
    Perth, Scotland is the administrative centre of Perth Kinross council area and historic county town Perthire. Perth is known to many as the Gateway to the Highlands, being located on the banks of the Tay River. In 1210 King William (The Lion of Scotland), granted a royal charter to officially found the Burg of Perth. [ActiveSteve] The 2010 year marked the 800th anniversary of Perth, Scotland. A year long celebration took place that was referred to as The Perth 800. Among the festivals and celebratory events was the Perth Kilt Run (a 5k race with kilt clad participants – runners). The…

  • Scottish Food vs British Food

    highlander
    25 Apr 2013 | 2:35 am
    British food and Scottish food have had an undeserved reputation of being bland and unimaginative. What the cuisines may lack in spice make up for in heartiness and creative use of local delicacies. The influx of foreign populations has influenced many dishes, with curry now as common as Cornish pasties. However, modernization brings with it less time for traditional fare and more fast food and take-away. [adactio] British Food In prevalence since the early 1800s, nothing could be quite as British as the Traditional Full Breakfast. Regions have their own variations (English, Cornish, Welsh,…

  • Travel in Scotland

    highlander
    17 Apr 2013 | 3:55 am
    When travelling to Scotland, you can never be too prepared. Because you have a limited time to visit the country, you want to make the most out of every waking second you have. That means you’ll need a plan. You’ll want to note which cities you want to visit, what places you want to go, and what types of experiences you want to have while in Scotland. Top Destinations Some of the most popular cities in Scotland include Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, and Aberdeen. Other places that see tourists are Isle of Skye, Perth, Oban, and Fort William. What you see is up to you. Scottish cities are…

  • Transport in Scotland

    highlander
    11 Apr 2013 | 2:03 am
    You can’t travel Scotland sitting in your hotel room. You have to get out and move. There’s a lot to visit in Scotland; eight major cities, 790 islands, attractions such as the Highlands, the Hebrides, the Isle of Skye, Perthshire, Orney, Shetland and Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the United Kingdom. Transporting Scotland means moving from place to place. There are four major means of travel. Car, Caravan or Campervan Travel by yourself offers the most unstructured and spontaneous means of seeing the country. Scotland’s highways and local roads are modern and well…

  • 12 amazing facts about Scotland

    highlander
    29 Mar 2013 | 6:11 am
    Did you know that the first international football match was played in Scotland? Below you’ll find 12 interesting facts about Scotland. Check the infographic!
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    Traveling Savage

  • State of the Savage: May 2013

    Keith Savage
    14 May 2013 | 8:31 am
    In January 2012, most of my life disappeared in the game Skyrim. The game is heavily influenced by Norse mythology, and the game world is so engrossing that I found myself enjoying little things in-game, like collecting herbs and basic foodstuffs. Something about the simplicity of the food struck me with envy: There were fruits, vegetables, meat, and some herbs and spices. No complexity, no nefarious chemicals. I thought about the people inhabiting Skyrim and how they couldn’t help but burst with vim and vigor eating such a pristine diet (I had also been reading many books on the modern…

  • Picture This: Shetland Sea Glass

    Keith Savage
    9 May 2013 | 8:33 am
    Shetland’s skin is a green tarpaulin hammered by the sun, scoured by the wind, and measured in sheep and stones and fence posts. The west mainland is a beguiling array of coastline notched with tongues of sky-blue water. There are coarse beaches studded with green, brown, and blue chunks of seaglass gone round and frosted from untold years tumbling in the surf. I pick up the sandy baubles and tuck them into my flanel’s shirt pocket, another small act that reminds me of distant loved ones. My guy ropes have come undone. I think Shetland must be the last place in the world to say…

  • Hiking Moncreiffe Hill to Moredun Top

    Keith Savage
    7 May 2013 | 8:41 am
    You’ve gotta hand it to the Picts – they really do choose the best views. The bones of ancient Pictish hillforts have been found up and down the length of Scotland, though aesthetics, I’m sure, were certainly a secondary motivation. The tops of hills provided the best defense against those who meant you harm, and, judging by the preponderance of these forts, Iron Age/Dark Age Scotland looked to be a pretty harmful place. The times are different these days. We can walk freely through the hills of Perthshire, once the seat of the kings of southern Pictland, without fear of…

  • Getting in the Spirit of Speyside

    Keith Savage
    4 May 2013 | 6:44 am
    This is just a quick note to share a couple bits of news. First, the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival is going on right now! The festival runs for five incredible days and includes more than 350 events themed around whisky (of course), food, history, and the natural beauty of the Speyside region. My time at the festival last year was one of my favorite experiences in all my trips to Scotland. I highly recommend you click over to their Web site, have a look around, and start planning your trip to the festival in May 2014. Start with this brochure. Or, check out my lengthy series of posts…

  • Picture This: Down the Road to Dunkeld

    Keith Savage
    2 May 2013 | 7:37 am
    I am on the path beside the River Tay, watching that blue band of glass slide into the heart of the sunset. The ancient town of Dunkeld, standing just beyond the trees, is a quiet guardian of the sanctity that hangs in the air like dawn fog. A ghost of the in-between times. I sit in the grass overhanging the gurgling river as sticks float past, unable to think of a time when I’ve been happier doing nothing. Couples stroll by me on the path, smiles on their faces like petals on flowers. They are older than me, wiser, full of secrets that no tongue can tell. Scotland superimposes itself…
 
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    The Caledonian Mercury

  • A LOAD OF TRIPE: THE WORLD’S MOST OFFAL HANDBAG

    Staff Writer
    22 May 2013 | 5:10 am
    The Caledonian MercuryJocelyn Mather and her Offal Creation Some of the best and most fashionable accessories are made from leather. Stylish bags, belts and shoes can command high prices in up-market malls. However, a Scottish design student has created a handbag line from one of the most unexpected materials — tripe! 23 year old Jocelyn Mather, a 4th year studying at Edinburgh Napier University, crafted the unique but luxurious collection using the stomach lining of a Highland Cow after realising how much of the animal goes to waste once it is slaughtered. As she explained, “40% of…

  • Alcohol: Ban on Multi-buy Promotions Works

    Staff Writer
    21 May 2013 | 4:10 am
    The Caledonian MercuryOffers like these are banned in Scotland The Scottish Parliament passed the Alcohol Act in October 2011. A key part of the legislation was a ban on multi-buy promotions — 3 bottle of wine for £10, for example. Now the first research into the effect of the ban has revealed that the amount of alcohol sold in Scotland fell by 2.6% in following year. In a report prepared by NHS Health Scotland and the University of Glasgow. the researchers found that the introduction of the legislation could be associated with a 4% drop in the quantity of wine sold in supermarkets and…

  • ABERDEEN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH SHEDS LIGHT ON LIFE IN THE UNIVERSE?

    David Calder
    21 May 2013 | 1:24 am
    The Caledonian MercuryResearch funded by the oil industry at Aberdeen University has led to a greater understanding of where life exists on Earth and may even help us look for life on other planets. It all stems from how sand moves and cuts through mud beneath the Earth’s surface. These ‘sand injections’ can hold large amounts of oil within them and as such the oil industry has been keen to explore how, where and why these happen in order to extract the oil. Professor John ParnellAberdeen University However, the implications go well beyond the North Sea. The seismic and core analysis…

  • RETURNING TO THE LAND

    John Knox
    21 May 2013 | 1:00 am
    The Caledonian MercuryScotland’s first community farm could become a reality by the end of the summer. A share issue is well under way as a farming couple at Lamancha, south of Edinburgh, seek to pass ownership of their 130 acre organic farm to the community. It’s a brave attempt to re-connect city dwellers to the countryside and give them a stake in how their food is produced. 5 year old MayaThe Youngest Shareholder Over the past six years, Pete Ritchie and Heather Anderson have built up an organic farming business at Whitmuir Farm and opened it up to the public. They rear pigs, cows,…

  • FORTH BRIDGE: WORLD HERITAGE SITE?

    David Calder
    20 May 2013 | 2:55 am
    The Caledonian MercuryConsultation opens today to find out the public’s views on whether the Forth Bridge should be nominated for World Heritage status. The 12-week long consultation is being led by the Forth Bridges Forum which includes a number of local and national organisations. It wants to hear from individuals and interested parties about their support of the iconic railway bridge’s nomination. It also know how people view the potential social, economic and cultural benefits of World Heritage and how this can be managed in the local and national interest. In particular, the Forum…
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    What's New at Scotland in a Week

  • May 19, Who was Robert Burns

    19 May 2013 | 8:00 am
    Amongst poets, Robert Burns the poet holds a unique place in the Scots' affections. Originally a struggling farmer, it's extraordinary that he had energy to write anything at all.

  • Apr 11, Scottish Music

    11 Apr 2013 | 12:18 pm
    Scottish music traditionally includes both Gaelic and Lowland Scots heritage. Folk song is still around in Scotland today (if you know where to go to hear it)

  • Apr 11, Hogmanay

    11 Apr 2013 | 11:41 am
    Hogmanay in Scotland used to embody that insecure feeling that the best party is happening somewhere else, if only you could find it.

  • Apr 10, Robert Burns Museum

    10 Apr 2013 | 11:54 am
    The Robert Burns Museum in Alloway, Ayr, is a must see in Scotland. Great insight into poet’s life. Plus cafe serves really good haggis!

  • Mar 20, Ticks in Scotland

    20 Mar 2013 | 11:16 am
    You get ticks in Scotland. It's Nature's way of telling you to tuck your trousers into your socks.
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