San Diego Scottish Highland Games
The top three haunted places of Scotland Places with rich history are also places that have a dark and haunted past. Through the halls of history have walked many souls who left their imprints forever. It is, therefore, unsurprising that Scotland has some famous haunted spaces. These spaces have garnered the reputation of being home …
Haggis Timbale “S mairg a ni tarcuis air biadh” – meaning people who have contempt for food are generally considered as a fool. That’s why you all should love Scottish food, no matter whether it is a modern or traditional food item. Scotland’s affinity to their delicious cuisine can be witnessed in this recipe, named …
The Ghostly Piper of Duntrune Castle contributed by Marilyn McPhieThis is the time of year for spooky stories. And what better setting for a ghost story that an ancient Scottish Castle?To this day, many people firmly believe that the beautiful Duntrune Castle in the highlands of Scotland is haunted by theghost of a piper who …
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. …