Scottish Bands,Music and Artists. Annie Lennox.
The Scottish singer-songwriter has sold millions of records around the world, and is also known for her social activism and charity work.She has raised money and awareness for HIV/AIDS, and…
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Scottish Battles. The Battle of Halidon Hill. 1333
In the fragile relationship that existed between England and Scotland in the early 14th century, the young King Edward III of England had recognised Edward Balliol’s claim to the Scottish throne in…
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Kings-Queens of Scotland. Kenneth III
Name: King Kenneth III of ScotlandFather: Dubh, King of ScotlandMother: unknownHouse of: MacAlpinAscended to the throne: 997Children: 3 sons including Beoedhe, father of Gruoch, Lady MacbethDied: March 25, 1005, at Battle of MozievairdBuried at: unknownSucceeded by: his cousin Malcolm…
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Infamous Scots. Edith McAlinden
House of Blood murders Classification: Murderer Characteristics: Argument during a drinking session Number of victims: 1 Date of murder: October 17, 2004 Date of arrest: Same day Date of birth: 1968 Victim profile: David Gillespie, 42 (her boyfriend)…
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Famous Scots. John Boyd Dunlop.
John Boyd Dunlop, (born Feb. 5, 1840, Dreghorn, Ayrshire, Scot.—died Oct. 23, 1921, Dublin), inventor who developed the pneumatic rubber tire. In 1867 he settled in Belfast as a veterinary surgeon.…
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Scottish Cities and Towns. Linlithgow.
Linlithgow (/lɪnˈlɪθɡoʊ/; Scottish Gaelic: Gleann Iucha, Scots: Lithgae) is a town in West Lothian, Scotland. It was historically West Lothian’s county town, reflected in the county’s alternative name of Linlithgowshire.…
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At Journeys end. Anonymous.
The temple has fallen to dust and decay;The spirit departed, and flown away.As the waves are silent along the shore,Your voice is still forevermore. The wondrous beauty of the sky…
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Spring is in the air.
Daffodils peeking from hard frosted ground Growing in bunches Millions around. Lovely fresh air while skies are clear temperatures rising Warmth is near. Birds are tweeting scrounging for food Flying…
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Scottish Architecture and Landmarks. Fingals cave.
Fingal’s Cave is a sea cave on the uninhabited island of Staffa, in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland, known for its natural acoustics. The National Trust for Scotland owns the…
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Scottish Foods. Shortbread.
Made from flour, sugar and butter, shortbread is a rich, crumbly, buttery biscuit that pairs perfectly with a hot cup of tea. Originally an expensive biscuit and reserved only for…
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