Contributed by Marilyn McPhie This old tale is taken from one of the 350 ballads recorded by James Child in the 19th century. Once long, long ago on a pleasant summer morn, the Earl of Mar’s daughter was walking with her maids in the garden. The girl looked around at the green grass, the …
North County Scots (NCS) was founded in May 1990, to create a way for Scots — and lovers of all things Scottish — who lived in the northern part of San Diego County, to get together for fellowship and fun. For more than eighteen years, NCS provided a wide range of events, celebrating Scottish culture …
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Christmas Party December 8th Vista Masonic Lodge. We are starting off with a meal at 1.00 pm. SDSHG will provide the meal of ham , potatoes and drinks. We ask members to bring a dish to share, appetizer, side dish, salad or dessert. Santa will be there around 2:30pm with gifts for the children under 12 years …
Kirkin of the Tartan Sunday October 27th Grace Presbyterian Church, 1450 E Vista Way, Vista, CA 92084, church service starts at 10:00 am. With refreshments to follow, if you would like to bring a plate of Scottish cookie’s or biscuit’s to share please do so. Questions can be addressed by the Chieftain, Stephen Lundie
The Board of Directors of The San Diego Scottish Highland Games, Inc. Cordially invite you to the Annual General Meeting Saturday, October 19, 2019 ~ 6:30 pm Hamburger Factory 14122 Midland Rd. Poway, CA 92084 Have questions or comments for the San Diego Scottish Highland Games Board of Directors? Or just interested to hear about …
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 …
