Scottish Battles. The Battle of Largs.
The Battle of Largs (2 October 1263) was a decisive, albeit small battle between the kingdoms of Norway and Scotland, on the Firth of Clyde near Largs, Scotland. Like the…
Scottish Battles. The Battle of Barry.
The Battle of Barry is a legendary battle in which the Scots, purportedly led by Malcolm II, defeated a Danish invasion force in 1010 AD. Its supposed site in Carnoustie,…
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Scottish Kings and Queens. Giric mac Dungail.
Giric mac Dúngail (Modern Gaelic: Griogair mac Dhunghail; fl. c. 878–889), known in English simply as Giric and nicknamed Mac Rath (“Son of Fortune”), was a king of the Picts…
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Kings and Queens of Scotland. Áed mac Cináeda
Áed mac Cináeda (Modern Scottish Gaelic: Aodh mac Choinnich) (died 878) was a son of Cináed mac Ailpín. He became king of the Picts in 877, when he succeeded his…
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Scottish Cities. Dundee.
Dundee (/dʌnˈdiː/ (About this soundlisten); Scots: Dundee Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Dè or Dùn Dèagh [ˈt̪uːn tʲeː]) is Scotland’s fourth-largest city and the 51st-most-populous built-up area in the United Kingdom. The…
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Famous Scots Charles Kennedy.
Charles Peter Kennedy (25 November 1959 – 1 June 2015) was a British Liberal Democrat politician who was Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1999 to 2006, and a Member of Parliament (MP) from 1983 to 2015. Kennedy was elected…
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Infamous Scots. Rob Roy MacGregor.
Rob Roy was born at Glengyle, at the head of Loch Katrine, as recorded in the baptismal register of Buchanan, Stirling. His parents were Donald Glas MacGregor and Margaret Campbell. He was also descended…
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Infamous Scots. Sir John Menteith.
Sir John Menteith of Ruskie and Knapdale (c. 1275 – c. 1329) was a Scottish nobleman during the Wars of Scottish Independence. He is known for his capture of Sir William Wallace in 1305 and later…
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Scottish Foods. The deep fried Pizza
Hi friends. I know you have all had Pizza yum, a great staple meal quick and delicious but have you had or tried a DEEP FRIED PIZZA? don’t be put…
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Scottish Foods. The Haggis.
Dear friends, If you have ever been to Scotland or intend visiting you must try our National dish Haggis, Just don;t think about what is in it and you will…
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Scottish Music. Amazing Grace.
Hello friends, this is a classic Scottish song, played with bagpipes, Enjoy. Post Views: 914
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Scottish Music. Ye Jacobites by name.
More beautiful folk music folks, enjoy. Post Views: 1,183
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Scottish Music, Flower O Scotland.
More Music folks, this is the famous Flower O Scotland, beautifully sung by the Corries. Enjoy. Post Views: 647
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Scottish Cities and Towns. Aberfeldy.
Aberfeldy (Scottish Gaelic: Obar Pheallaidh) is a burgh in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, on the River Tay. A small market town, Aberfeldy is located in Highland Perthshire. It is famous for being mentioned in the poem The Birks Of…
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Scottish Cities. The City of Inverness.
Inverness (/ɪnvərˈnɛs/ (listen); from the Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Nis [iɲɪɾʲˈniʃ], meaning “Mouth of the River Ness”; Scots: Innerness) is a cathedral city in the Scottish Highlands. It is the administrative centre for The Highland Council and is regarded as the capital of the Highlands.…
