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St. Andrew’s Day is known as Scotland’s national day. In the early part of the 21st century, Scottish Parliament dedicated this day to be an official national bank holiday. St Andrew first became known as the official patron saint of Scotland in 1320 when the declaration of Scottish independence was signed. The connection to Scotland, …
The Stone Giant, contributed by Marilyn McPhie Long, long ago there was a giant who lived in a cave in the hills of northern Scotland. When I say that he lived in a cave, that is the absolute truth. The giant had always known that he could not leave the cave – at least during …
Our friends over at the House of Scotland, located in Balboa Park at the International Cottages, will be hosting Tartan Day again this year! Please join us in attendance as we help celebrate Scottish culture, Saturday April 8th from 10AM-5PM. Here is more information from their website: On the first Saturday in April every year …
Scottish history is filled with the exploits of fierce and patriotic clans who still hold titles and have seats of power in the illustrious castles of Scotland. Clanship was a system introduced in Scotland as a replacement to the division of seven tribal areas of the Scottish highlands of Pictish times. The system of social …
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Since the 11-17th Centuries, family crests and coats of arms have been considered powerful symbols passed down through generations. They are still meaningful reminders of family past, present, and future. The symbolism of coats of arms explains the ancestors’ achievements and status in society and is used to identify families or individuals that include the …
The boat burning festival of Up Helly Aa Every society and region has its own culture and traditions. The richest of Scottish traditions come through during the holidays when people are in high spirits. Scottish holidays are traditionally different from other global days and events. These holidays not only show tourists the real Scotland but …
More than two hundred years ago, Robert Burns, also known as Rabbie, was born in Alloway on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland. Although his father was a poor farmer, Rabbie was the eldest of seven boys and had a good education. He worked on his father’s farm, and when he was fifteen, he began writing …
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide (26 December). Though it originated as a holiday to give gifts to the poor, today Boxing Day is primarily known as a shopping holiday. It originated in Great Britain and is celebrated in a number of countries that previously …
Who is the first person that comes to mind when you think of a Scottish actor or actress? Most people’s answer is going to be Sean Connery. Probably because of the roles that he has played throughout his acting career, James Bond, Indiana Jones’ Dad, King Arthur in First Knight and hundreds of others! Well …
In honor of Robert Burns’s Birthday in Jan, our friends at Shakespeare Pub have invited us over for another Scottish-themed Pub Trivia Night! Please join us Thursday 26th Jan 2023 7-9pm — Shakespeare pub to provide $100 pub gift card to 1st prize, $75 2nd prize. We will also be giving away FREE admission to …