San Diego Scottish Highland Games
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
Contributed by Marilyn McPhie Robert Burns is known worldwide as one of Scotland’s most famous sons. He was born on January 25, 1759, in Ayrshire, Scotland, and every year on his birthday there are many, many festive gatherings to celebrate this Scottish poet. As with most celebrities, fans have always wished to have a souvenir
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Contributed by Marilyn McPhie Visitors to Scotland have always admired – and photographed – the River Shin near Inverness. They say that there is no more beautiful spot in all of Scotland than the west bank that leads to the Shin Falls. The steep bank of the river is covered with birches, bracken, moor flowers,
Contributed by Shirley Manchester (Bohannon) “Originally I learned to make fruitcake because my Dad loved it. As a child the flavour was too strong for me to like, but as an adult I fell in love with it also. Here is “Shirley’s Fruitcake” as baked for her Dad. (p.s. he loved pecans, and I loved