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Venison Braised in Beef Stock with Mashed Potatoes and Brussels Sprouts
Scotland has a large population of native red deer; this makes venison traditionally very popular and in more recent years, commercial deer farms have shown up especially in the West Highlands. Being very lean, venison is considered a very healthy meat to eat but can easily become dry, and or tough, if not cooked in […]
The Cow that Ate the Piper
Contributed by Marilyn McPhie Many years ago in the highlands of Scotland there was a piper — Billy McLeod. I doubt you’ve heard of him. He was not famous, but just a pretty good piper, not the best, but not the worst either. But that was his art and his occupation, too. He played anywhere folks […]
5 of Scotland’s Famous Castles
Glamis Castle, which can be found nestled close by the village of Glamis in Angus, Scotland is open to the public. It is known to be the home in which Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, the Queen Mother spent her childhood. It is also said to be the birthplace of her second daughter, Princess Margaret. Glamis castle is […]
Oh, so Scottish Music..
We recently did a fun poll on our Facebook page, asking members who their favourite Scottish singers or bands were. We got an amazing contribution of comments (over 160!). Some were a little better known than others, while some slightly more niche, and some more recent, while others timeless classics. Here is a list of […]
2019 Robert Burns Supper
Looking for something wonderfully Scottish to do? Our friends at North County Scots are hosting their annual Robert Burns’ Supper, Jan 19th! Join along, for a formal dinner (just as people all over Scotland, and the world will also be doing), with live music, Scottish food and drink, celebrating the life and poetry of Robert […]
The Black Bull of Norroway
There was once a woman who had three daughters. One day the eldest said, “Mother, bake me a bannock and roast me a collop, for I must seek my fortune.” Her mother provided the food, and the lass went to visit a local witch for advice on where to find her fortune. The witch told […]
Jeelit
We’re pretty lucky here in San Diego, but it certainly is starting to cool off out there! Jeelit, is a great sounding word, meaning absolutely bloody freezing!
