The Thistle – Why is it that such a proud people as the Scots should choose a humble weed as its national symbol? In truth, no-one knows! The thistle legend But why is it that such a proud people as the Scots should choose a humble weed as its national symbol? In truth, no-one knows. …
September 2010
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When you are looking for facts about Scotland it is no surprise that the history of Scotland and Scotland tourism play a very strong part. Here are some facts about Scotland that you will find interesting. 1. History of Scotland Scottish history can be traced back over 10,000 years when the first inhabitants arrived. The …
I found this site when I was surfing , I really thought it was good and yeah we scots probably say things that we are so used to that we dont realise how funny they must sound to other nationalities 🙂 Hve a look its fun and good reading . An American Girl in Scotland
The origins of the traditional Scottish wedding: Scotland always seems to do things in it’s own way and style – and a Scottish wedding is no exception to the rule. In the 21st century, the Scottish wedding is an intricate blend of ancient highland tradition mixed in with modern, streamlined rites. Present day Scottish wedding …
This is the truth I tell you: of all things freedom’s most fine. Never submit to live, my son, in the bonds of slavery entwined.’ William Wallace – His Uncle’s proverb, from Bower’s Scotichronicon c.1440’s The reputation of William Wallace runs like a fault line through later medieval chronicles. For the Scots, William Wallace was …
Helen Duncan was born in Callender, Scotland, on the 25 November 1897. From an early age she is said to have displayed the ‘gift’ of medium with the spirit world. A prominent feature of her sittings was her ability to emit ‘ectoplasm’ from her mouth during her trances – a stringy white substance that is …