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5 Scottish Historical Figures – William Wallace: A Scottish knight and military leader who led the Scots in the First War of Scottish Independence against England. – Mary, Queen of Scots: The queen of Scotland from 1542 until her forced abdication in 1567, she was executed for her involvement in plots to overthrow her cousin, …
5 of The Most Famous Clans in Scotland – Clan Campbell – Clan MacDonald – Clan MacGregor – Clan MacKenzie – Clan MacLeod History of The Clan Campbell The Clan Campbell is a Scottish clan that originated in the West Highlands. The clan’s history dates back to the 13th century when a man named Gillespic …
5 Most Famous Sports Teams In Scotland – Celtic FC – Rangers FC – Aberdeen FC – Heart of Midlothian FC – Hibernian FC Celtic FC Celtic FC is a professional football club based in Glasgow, Scotland. The club was founded in 1887 and has a rich history of success both domestically and internationally. They …
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 …
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 …
Who is the first person that comes to mind when you think of a Scottish actor or actress? Most people’s answer is going to be Sean Connery. Probably because of the roles that he has played throughout his acting career, James Bond, Indiana Jones’ Dad, King Arthur in First Knight and hundreds of others! Well …
New Year’s Eve in Scotland is called Hogmanay. This joyful gathering was especially celebrated in the years when Christmas was ‘banned’, and celebrations could last for days! Edinburgh now hosts one of the world’s biggest and most famous Hogmanay street parties, with an amazing fireworks display. All over the country, Scottish people brighten up the …
There’s plenty to do in Scotland in the winter, and many Scots love getting in the festive spirit. But did you know that Christmas was banned there for almost four centuries? Before the Reformation in 1560, Christmas in Scotland had been a religious feasting day. Then, with the powerful Kirk frowning upon anything related to …
— 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 …