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5 famous Scottish Monarchs – Kenneth MacAlpin (843-858) – Macbeth (1040-1057) – Robert the Bruce (1306-1329) – Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1567) – James VI and I (1567-1625) Kenneth MacAlpin Kenneth MacAlpin was a king of the Picts and the first king of Scotland. He ruled from 843 to 858 AD. MacAlpin is known for […]
Robert Burns Robert Burns, also known as Rabbie Burns, was a Scottish poet and lyricist who lived from 1759 to 1796. He is widely regarded as the national poet of Scotland and is celebrated worldwide for his works in the Scots language. Burns’ poetry often dealt with themes of love, nature, and politics, and he
The Stone Giant, contributed by Marilyn McPhie Long, long ago there was a giant who lived in a cave in the hills of northern Scotland. When I say that he lived in a cave, that is the absolute truth. The giant had always known that he could not leave the cave – at least during
We are going to talk about some of the more famous Scottish-Americans who have created a major influence, changed the world or created a name for themselves and brought Scotland great honor. Though Robert Frost studied at two separate colleges he never officially earned a degree at either one and yet was still known as
We have discussed a few of the more common phrases that you would want to know in Scotland and how to translate the Gaelic to English for those of us who have a hard time with languages. Well, we wanted to include five more important phrases that will bring you help and possibly popularity while
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Beltane Fire Festival Beltane Fire Festival is a living, dynamic reinterpretation and transformation of an ancient Iron Age Celtic Ritual. It was resurrected in 1988 and became a central focus for the Scottish community and revealed the birth of summer and land fertility. What is Beltane? One of the four quarter-day festivals, Beltane saw community
Understanding the History Of Scots Gaelic English was the primary language spoken in Scotland, and the use of the English language in Scotland can be traced back to the 18th century. However, apart from English, there are other languages spoken across Scotland. From the smallest towns to the largest cities in Scotland, different accents can
Platinum Jubilee of Elizabeth II On 6th February this year, The Queen became the first British monarch to celebrate a Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms, and the Commonwealth. To celebrate this unprecedented anniversary, events and initiatives will take place for four days in the
Know More About Robert De Bruce After the death of Balliol, the King of Scotland, in 1296, Scotland remained without a monarch for around 10 years. The country is ruled by King Edward I remotely. During that time, Scots resistance turned into a war to attain independence, and Robert Bruce and William Wallace played a
Scottish Highlands In ancient history of Scotland, the Scottish Highlands were dominated by the Gaels and the lowlands belonged to the Scots. The dividing line between these two lands was every West of the Great Glen and about 50 miles East of the Great Glen. Though there isn’t a conflicted divide between these two lands