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Whisky Traditions
“The proper drinking of Scotch whisky is more than indulgence: it is a toast to civilization, a tribute to the continuity of culture, a manifesto of man’s determination to use the resources of nature to refresh mind and body and enjoy to the full the senses with which he has been endowed.” ~ David Daiches […]
Spectacular Sounds of the Shetland Folk Festival
The 2008 Shetland Folk Festival, taking place from 1 to 4 May, will be celebrating 28 years of this prestigious event with performances by some of the very best International, British and Shetland musicians at venues throughout Scotland’s Shetland isles. The Festival Club in the Islesburgh Community Center in Lerwick will host both formal and […]
Discover the Wonderful World of Science in Dundee
Science is a subject that is considered by many pupils to be a difficult subject. Fortunately for the children of Dundee, in Scotland, science has come to them in the form of the Sensation Science Centre, creating an interactive learning environment that not only educates adults and pupils, but thrills, excites and entertains. Visitors to […]
Scotland’s 4th Glasgow Film Festival
The fourth edition of the Glasgow Film Festival is set to take place between 14 and 24 February 2008 in the beautiful city of Glasgow, Scotland. It has long been recognized that the uniting power of films transcends all race and language barriers as audiences respond to the raw emotions and insight that are encountered […]
Ten Things You Didn’t Know About Robert Burns
With the Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations behind us, it’s time to celebrate the life of Scotland’s best loved poet, Mr Robert Burns.
On 25 January Scots all over the world will be gathering together to honour the great bard’s short, yet prolific career. But did you know…
1. Burns’ Suppers were first held on 29 January, because […]
Celtic Connections 2008
16 January - 3 February 2008, Glasgow
Celtic Connections 2008 will launch with Common Ground - a concert to celebrate the festival’s 15th birthday. Fiddler John McCusker will assume the role of Common Grounds Musical Director, and will be joined on-stage by the likes of Karine Polwart, Kris Drever, Sharon Shannon, Mike Scott, Julie Fowlis, James […]
Enjoy the Fort William Mountain Festival
The 2008 Fort William Mountain Festival is set to take place from 15 to 23 February 2008. This celebration of mountain culture in Scotland is becoming increasingly popular, as like-minded people gather to share their love of mountains. The Fort William Mountain Festival is the only festival in the U.K. that is dedicated to mountains […]
Explore the Scotland’s Wonders on the West Highland Way
If you enjoy walking long-distance then you simply have to attempt the West Highland Way. This magnificent trail was completed in October 1980, making it the first official long distance route in Scotland. The West Highland Way covers a distance of 152 kilometers (95 miles) and links Milngavie to Fort William.
One of the things that […]
Fantastic Sounds of the Inverness Music Festival
Between the 19th of February 2008 and the 8th of March 2008, Inverness in Scotland will come alive with the sounds and performances of the Inverness Music Festival. Since the year 1922, Inverness has hosted a music festival annually and the Inverness Music Festival has grown into one of the largest music festivals in Scotland, […]
Scottish Football History
Scotland was one of the earliest modern footballing nations. The game started to become popular in Scotland following the development in London in 1863 of the first ever rules of soccer, established by The Football Association. Scottish football clubs started to be formed towards the end of the 1860s and 1870s. Queen’s Park was Scotland’s […]
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