{"id":535,"date":"2012-01-15T22:00:28","date_gmt":"2012-01-15T22:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.librairc.net\/scotland\/?p=535"},"modified":"2012-02-04T17:00:16","modified_gmt":"2012-02-04T17:00:16","slug":"scottish-icons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.librairc.net\/scotland\/scottish-icons","title":{"rendered":"Scottish Icons"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/repository\/images\/thumbs\/fact-file\/997327\/whisky-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Whisky<\/h3>\n<p>Get a taste for the water of life with our guide to Scotland&#8217;s national drink.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/repository\/images\/thumbs\/fact-file\/997327\/gaelic-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Gaelic<\/h3>\n<p>Delve into the past, present and future of Scotland&#8217;s ancient language.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/repository\/images\/thumbs\/fact-file\/997327\/thistle-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>The Thistle<\/h3>\n<p>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!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/repository\/images\/thumbs\/fact-file\/997327\/bagpipes-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>The Bagpipes<\/h3>\n<p>The stirring sound of the bagpipes is quintessentially Scottish, but how did they become Scotland&#8217;s national instrument?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/repository\/images\/thumbs\/fact-file\/997327\/kilt-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>The Kilt<\/h3>\n<p>A familiar fixture on true Scotsmen at sporting events, weddings and other occasions, delve into the history of Scotland&#8217;s national item of dress.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/repository\/images\/thumbs\/fact-file\/997327\/tartan-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Tartan<\/h3>\n<p>The romance of the Highlands is woven into every aspect of tartan. Explore the &#8216;chequered&#8217; history of Scotland&#8217;s famous pattern.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/repository\/images\/thumbs\/fact-file\/997327\/burns-supper-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>The Burns Supper<\/h3>\n<p>Champit tatties, bashed neeps and maybe a wee dram or two &#8211; find out the best way to celebrate Scotland&#8217;s national poet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>&gt;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/repository\/images\/thumbs\/fact-file\/997327\/st-andrew-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>St. Andrew<\/h3>\n<p>St Andrew has been the patron saint of Scotland for over 1000 years &#8211; discover why.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/repository\/images\/thumbs\/fact-file\/997327\/stone-of-destiny-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>The Stone of Destiny<\/h3>\n<p>Find out why this plain and rather unremarkable block of sandstone has fired the passion of Scots for 700 years.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div>&lt;<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/repository\/images\/thumbs\/fact-file\/997327\/scottish-honours-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>The Honours of Scotland<\/h3>\n<p>Marvel at the glittering history of the Scottish crown jewels, otherwise known as The Honours of Scotland.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.visitscotland.com\/repository\/images\/thumbs\/fact-file\/997327\/thumbnail\" alt=\"\" border=\"0\" \/><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>The Saltire<\/h3>\n<p>Information on the origins and history of the Scottish national flag<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whisky Get a taste for the water of life with our guide to Scotland&#8217;s national drink. Gaelic Delve into the past, present and future of Scotland&#8217;s ancient language. 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! 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