San Diego Scottish Highland Games
Contributed by Carolyn Frisbie My husband and I were in Scotland last year and I took a lot of pics that I will gladly share with you. My mother was born in Scotland, making me half Scottish so I feel very connected to that beautiful country. This top pic is outside of the hotel just […]
(Left) Me and my mom dressed in full chattan on The RMS Queen Mary before we had dinner at Sir Winston’s and the captain asked if he could escort us and so I asked for a picture.(Right) Generation photo of me, my mother, and my grandfather at the hotel before the games – our first time together in
— Contributed by Marilyn McPhie What’s the difference between beginner and expert bagpipers? Nothing. Why do bagpipe players always walk when they play? To get away from the sound. My neighbors love my 3am bagpipe practice They even throw bricks through my window so they can hear it better. I received an award from the
Contributed by Arch Aitcheson of Temecula, CA — Scottish grandmother’s (Marion Niven Aitcheson) shortbread recipe. It is a tradition for four generations on this side of the pond! Buttery and yummy! Ingredients: 1lb unsalted butter 5 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar (packed) Directions: Preheat oben to 350 degrees
I was born in Glasgow, Scotland and my parents emigrated to the US when I was six. I grew up in Michigan and California. Once I had my own children, we took them to the SD Scottish Highland Games every year. It was important to me for my kids to know their heritage. Plus, the