Long, long ago there was a rich laird. He had many friends and a large estate, and he was known as an excellent hunter. One morning he was riding through his land and he saw a large and impressive crane. Immediately he thought to himself, “This would make a fine feast for a dinner with …
Scotland’s national instrument, the Bagpipe or in Gaelic “piob-Mhor” (the great pipe) the instrument that has its origin in and has diffused from Scotland. The bagpipe is an instrument of great antiquity, an instrument which has its origin in the Middle East and traveled through and evolved in Europe. The “Oxford History of Music” makes …
Highland games are held in spring and summer in Scotland to celebrate the Scottish and Celtic cultures. The name denotes the athletic competitions in the world that are usually conducted under the auspices of local Caledonian society and believed in traditional customs. The highland games originated from impromptu competition at clan assemblies by hunting, military …
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Modern Highland dancing emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries, created by Gaelic folk dance repertoire, formalised with the conventions of ballet. It seems that forms of sword dancing were performed by warriors in many parts of Europe in the ancient period, attested in the late medieval. Ritualistic and combative dances that replicated epic deeds …
The history of Scottish Sheepdogs involves the foundation for the history of Scottish Collie. The old English sheepdog breed descended from Europe. There is a handful of dogs such as Scotch bearded collie and French Brainard, that play a role in the sheepdog’s ancestry. This modern sheepdog breed first emerged in England in the 1800s, …
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Today we are going to take a look at how the Highland Games have evolved in Scotlandand where they are today. First up, here are 5 fun facts you may not know about theHighland Games in Scotland….Many of the competitions state that anyone except a novice must wear a Kilt whencompeting. You aren’t eligible for …
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Scotland has much to offer when it comes to traditional and delicious meals. From savoury Scottish porridge to the iconic national dish of Haggis, Scotland offers culinary cuisine that is unique from its European counterparts. Cullen Skink is one of the famous Scotland dishes, and it is a hearty soup traditionally made with smoked haddock. …
Taiblet, in Scots, is a medium-hard, sugary confection from Scotland. Tablet is wonderfully tasty, sugary, sweet or candy with a slightly grainy texture that melts in the mouth. Scottish Tablet can be found around the world. In Latin America “Dulce de Leche en Tabla”, then “Borstplaat” in Netherlands, and “Sucre a la creme” in Quebec …
Declaration of Arbroath The Declaration of Arbroath is a letter dated 6th April 1320, written by Barons and Freeholders of the Kingdom of Scotland to Pope John XXII. The Declaration of Arbroath was signed by eight earls and 40 barons. These signatories supported Robert Bruce’s claim to the throne. Letters in the 14th century were …
A Scottish Romeo and Juliet Story Contributed by Marilyn McPhie Isle Maree is one of sixty-six small islands on Loch Maree in the west of Scotland. Hundreds of years ago, Loch Maree was ruled by a Viking Prince named Olaf. He was a skilled and fierce warrior and commanded a group of fighters on a …
