San Diego Scottish Highland Games
Event meet up at Blue Fire Brewery, 2892 S. Santa Fe Ave suite 107, San Marcos CA 92069. When: December 30th 2022 from 4pm on. The brewery has a selection of beers and seltzers. Learn more at bluefirebrewing.com Brats and Burger food truck from 4:30pm Open to all. Come as you are. Musical instruments (including …
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 is full of myths and folklore, but it is also filled with architectural gems dating back to the Middle Ages. Nestled in a valley or on a riverbank, we will tell you all about the different haunted castles of Scotland. ABERGELDIE CASTLE Albergeldie Castle has a dark history that still haunts it today. A …
Contributed by Marilyn McPhie, as told by storyteller Liz Weir What would you do if you suddenly received a gift of gold from a stranger? Many years ago, there was an old couple that lived in a small cottage in the glens. Things were not going well for them. They had one cow which had …
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 …
Halloween in Scotland by Ben Johnson Robert Burns, the famous Scottish poet, wrote about the myths, legends and traditions associated with Halloween in Scotland in his poem ‘Halloween’, written in 1785. Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural, witches, spirits and fire. The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic …
Multi-platinum international music sensation, CELTIC WOMAN returns with their brand new live CD and DVD: ‘Homecoming – Live From Ireland’. Recorded live in Dublin, Ireland, in September 2017, Homecoming features singers Susan McFadden, Mairéad Carlin, Éabha McMahon and the group‘s new violinist, Tara McNeill. Since its debut, global musical sensation Celtic Woman’s concerts continue to …
Once there was a young farmer who lived near the Scottish border. He lived alone, for his parents had died long before, and he had no siblings. But he had the farm, and a fine small farm it was. He worked only part of the land, for he liked to work for himself and hired …
Dear San Diego Scottish Highland Games, Thank you so much for your generous donation toward my travel expenses to perform in the 2017 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Scotland. It was an extraordinary experience and you helped make that dream come true! The band I was a member of in the Tattoo was the Royal …