San Diego Scottish Highland Games
The Scots Gaelic language, or simply Scottish Gaelic, is a member of the Goidelic group of the Celtic Languages. These languages are spoken along the Northwest coast of Scotland and the Hebrides Island, you will also find many Gaelic speaking communities in Australia, United States, and Canada. Gaelic was introduced into Scotland around 500 AD, […]
Presented by the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. MAR 13 @ 7:30 PMVenue: Concert Hall $30-60** Fees will be assessed on phone and online orders. Learn more… Celtic magic and Scottish joie de vivre – that is what the audience can experience when the Scottish Music Parade comes to a place near you. Bagpipe players, drummers, musicians, singers and
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Many, many years ago there was a Highland Ball at Alness in Ross-shire. Visiting the area from England was a young nobleman. At first, he sat against the wall, for the Scottish dances were not familiar to him. However, finally he heard something he knew – a slow waltz – and at the same time
The Orkney Islands is a group of more than 70 islands, however of the 70 plus islands there are only 20 of the islands that are inhabited in Scotland. You might have heard of the Orkney Islands because of ancient classic literature, there are remains of prehistoric occupation scattered across the islands. Skara Brae is
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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
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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
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
