The boat burning festival of Up Helly Aa Every society and region has its own culture and traditions. The richest of Scottish traditions come through during the holidays when people are in high spirits. Scottish holidays are traditionally different from other global days and events. These holidays not only show tourists the real Scotland but …
More than two hundred years ago, Robert Burns, also known as Rabbie, was born in Alloway on the Ayrshire coast of Scotland. Although his father was a poor farmer, Rabbie was the eldest of seven boys and had a good education. He worked on his father’s farm, and when he was fifteen, he began writing …
Boxing Day is a holiday celebrated after Christmas Day, occurring on the second day of Christmastide (26 December). Though it originated as a holiday to give gifts to the poor, today Boxing Day is primarily known as a shopping holiday. It originated in Great Britain and is celebrated in a number of countries that previously …
The top three haunted places of Scotland Places with rich history are also places that have a dark and haunted past. Through the halls of history have walked many souls who left their imprints forever. It is, therefore, unsurprising that Scotland has some famous haunted spaces. These spaces have garnered the reputation of being home …
Scotland’s national instrument, the Bagpipe or in Gaelic “piob-Mhor” (the great pipe) the instrument that has its origin in and has diffused from Scotland. The bagpipe is an instrument of great antiquity, an instrument which has its origin in the Middle East and traveled through and evolved in Europe. The “Oxford History of Music” makes …
Highland games are held in spring and summer in Scotland to celebrate the Scottish and Celtic cultures. The name denotes the athletic competitions in the world that are usually conducted under the auspices of local Caledonian society and believed in traditional customs. The highland games originated from impromptu competition at clan assemblies by hunting, military …
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Modern Highland dancing emerged in the 19th and 20th centuries, created by Gaelic folk dance repertoire, formalised with the conventions of ballet. It seems that forms of sword dancing were performed by warriors in many parts of Europe in the ancient period, attested in the late medieval. Ritualistic and combative dances that replicated epic deeds …
The history of Scottish Sheepdogs involves the foundation for the history of Scottish Collie. The old English sheepdog breed descended from Europe. There is a handful of dogs such as Scotch bearded collie and French Brainard, that play a role in the sheepdog’s ancestry. This modern sheepdog breed first emerged in England in the 1800s, …
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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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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 …
