The Stuarts of Bute are the descended from Sir John Stewart, born between 1345 and 1390. Sir John Stewart was the son of Robert II of Scotland. He was known as ‘The Black Stewart’, some say due to his dark complexion or because his brother, John of …
The Scottish have many, many drinks that you should try while you are visiting or participating in any Scottish festivals. There are a few drinks however that are on top of the list that we highly suggest you ingest while enjoying Scottish culture. There is a little history behind most of the drinks and how …
Activities Saturday & Sunday Opening Ceremonies 12 Noon at the Main Stage . Anthems by Susan Abernathy 42nd Black Watch Color Guard The official guard for the San Diego Scottish Highland Games Educational Seminar & Single Malt Whisky Tasting Various times Sat. & Sun. See times & tickets here Heavy Athletics Continuous from …
It is easy to get wrapped up in any culture you visit when you try the food for the first time. Sweet and savory, spicy and exotic, whatever the combination the food seeps over your tongue or how it tingles your palate – you will understand so much more about the country you are visiting …
— contributed by Marilyn McPhie Many, many years ago the people who lived near a loch by the River Spey were plagued with a terrible water horse. He was most often seen in the spring, when he seemed to be grazing along with the cattle who were by the loch. All who saw the water …
The name Duncan can be found in Scotland’s oldest records in its Gaelic form Dunchad/Donchadh and other spelling variants. (Dunchad) Duncan, which was originally a forename, is one of the oldest names in Scotland and can be dated back to the Celtic Scotii (Scots) from Ireland who colonized the Southwest of Scotland from about the …
SATURDAY SUNDAY
Mountain Thyme was started by an entrepreneurial wife and mother, Natalie McMeeken, in the mountains of sunny SoCal. A music major and singer with an eye for design and a love for Scottish and Celtic culture, she decided to take her hobby of …
Join us at one of our two stages, where we’ll have wonderful live music performed all weekend. We have our main stage, located over near the vendor and clans booths. Or join us at our fully-covered beer garden stage, where we’ll have several Scottish-inspired beer options on tap, from Ballast Point. See the schedule, and …
