Scottish Architecture. Abbotsford.
As Sheriff-Depute of Selkirkshire, Scott needed to spend part of the year in easy reach of the courtroom in Selkirk, so he spent legal terms in Edinburgh and legal vacations…
Scottish foods. Abroath Smokie.
Originally created in Arbroath, these haddock go through a traditional process dating back to the 1800s. First, they’re salted overnight to preserve them, then using a very hot, humid and…
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Scottish Bands and Singers. Texas.
Texas are a Scottish pop-rock band from Glasgow. They were founded in 1986 by Johnny McElhone (formerly of the bands Altered Images and Hipsway) and Sharleen Spiteri on lead vocals. Texas made their performing debut in March 1988 at the University of…
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Scottish Battles. The Battle of Kells.
The Battle of Kells was a battle between Edward Bruce and Roger Mortimer, 3rd Baron Mortimer. Background After his victory at the Battle of Connor Bruce pursued the retreating English army back to Carrickfergus and laid siege to the castle,…
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Scottish Kings and Queens. James II
James II (16 October 1430 – 3 August 1460) was King of Scots from 1437 until his death in 1460. Life James was born in Holyrood Abbey. He was the son of King James I and Joan Beaufort. By…
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Infamous Scots. Arthur Furguson.
Arthur Furguson (1883–1938) was (or may have been) a Scottish con artist who allegedly became known for “selling” English national monuments and other government property to visiting American tourists during the 1920s. It…
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Petrol nightmare in the UK.
Who would have believed that there would be a shortage of fuel in the UK,? is it because of a Worldwide shortage? is it because of problems in the Middle…
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Famous Scots. Tony Blair.
Tony Blair is a British politician who served as Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007. He was the leader of the Labour Party from 1994 to 2007. After being elected…
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Scottish Towns and Cities. Kirkcaldy.
Kirkcaldy (/kɜːrˈkɔːdi/ (listen) kur-KAW-dee; Scots: Kirkcaldy; Scottish Gaelic: Cair Chaladain) is a town and former royal burgh in Fife, on the east coast of Scotland. It is about 11.6 miles (19 km) north of Edinburgh and 27.6 miles (44 km) south-southwest of Dundee. The town had…
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Public Poetry. By Anonymous.
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Remember the days!
Do you remember days gone by When they were long and time wouldn’t fly Carefree times with no pretence Feeling young with confidence. The sun blinding your very soul Bonfires,…
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The Broons.
Another episode from the Scottish family. Facebook Comments Post Views: 295
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Scottish Architecture. Stirling Central Library.
In 1893 a Committee began work in Stirling to promote the formation of a free library. There had been libraries in the town before, with the earliest record dated 1617.…
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Scottish foods. Deep-fried Mars Bar.
Ok folks how many of you have heard of this? and is it possible, well yes it is and it is delicious. READY IN: 10mins YIELD: 1 deep fried mars bar INGREDIENTS…
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Scottish Music, Bands, Singers. Simple Minds.
Best known in the U.S. for their 1985 number one hit “Don’t You (Forget About Me)” from the film The Breakfast Club, Scotland’s Simple Minds evolved from a post-punk art rock band…
