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1. Witches of Scotland call for public apology to those accused of witchcraft between the 16th and 18th Centuries

   ... Douglas MacQueen's blog The Witches of Scotland are undertaking a campaign for a statement from the Scottish ... making a public apology to those accused of witchcraft in Scotland between the 16th and 18th centuries. The campaign seeks a legal pardon ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Jan 9 2022 - 2:36pm

2. Celebrating Robert Burns National Poet of Scotland 25th January 2021

   ... MacQueen's blog Many of the celebrations of Scotland's national bard Robert Burns will be held online in 2021 due to ... of  William Burnes (1721–1784), a tenant farmer from Dunnottar in the Mearns, and Agnes Broun (1732–1820), the daughter of a ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Jan 25 2021 - 7:11pm

3. Trying to unlock the mystery of prehistoric rock art in Scotland

   ... There are about 2,400 prehistoric carved rocks known in Scotland, such as those at Drumtroddan , and it is likely many more have yet ... Àrainneachd Eachdraidheil Alba), in collaboration with Edinburgh University and Glasgow School of Art. They aim to work in ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Jun 11 2018 - 9:30pm

4. Centenary of sinking of the RMS Leinster, which resulted in the single-largest loss of life on the Irish Sea

   ... World War I.  The ship was able to turn back towards Dun Laoghaire and deploy her lifeboats after the first of two torpedoes struck, ... worst maritime disaster took place at Moran Park in Dún Laoghaire, which was also attended by a group who had travelled from ...

   Eibhlin O'Neill - Oct 10 2018 - 8:50pm

5. Discovery of unique 3,000-year-old Bronze Age hoard gives new insight into Scotland’s history

   ... metal detectorist, Mariusz Stepien, who is a resident of Edinburgh. The find was announced on 10 August 2020. Mariusz was detecting with ... reported it to the Treasure Trove Unit and National Museums Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Taigh-tasgaidh Nàiseanta na h-Alba).  There ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Aug 13 2020 - 11:09am

6. Success as vulnerable Arctic Tern chicks raised on Dalkey Island

   ... c. 16 km (9.9 mi) south of Dublin and 3 km (1.9 mi) south of Dún Laoghaire harbour. This item from the Celtic League (below) following an ... on another Island. The tiny Dalkey Island just South of Dún Laoghaire in Dublin Bay. Green News.ie reports: “Arctic ...

   Alastair Kneale - Aug 1 2019 - 8:49pm

7. Perth City Hall to be new heritage centre that could house Scotland's Stone of Destiny

   ... Stone of Scone is at present located in the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle, along with the crown jewels of Scotland (the Honours of Scotland). The Stone of Scone was used for centuries ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Jan 31 2019 - 7:06pm

8. The “Wee Blue Book” published by Wings Over Scotland

   ... the “Wee Blue Book” by the superb website Wings Over Scotland here is the link. It makes a clear and concise argument for a ... sets out to give the case in support of independence for Scotland. The demand for the download is overwhelming. Wings Over Scotland are ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Aug 13 2014 - 8:23pm - 0 comments

9. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland’s Gaelic College

   ... ransceltic's Emmett McIntyre contacted Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, Scotland’s Gaelic College, to find out more about their work. Mick MacNèill ... institution, which is dedicated to promoting and preserving Scotland's ancient Celtic tongue, Scottish Gaelic, as a modern, living ...

   Emmett McIntyre - May 1 2014 - 8:18pm - 0 comments

10. Reversal in the Decline of Scots Gaelic - An Historical View

    ... highlighting an historical map of the Gaelic language in Scotland which, among other things, illustrates the effectiveness of the ... speaking in Scotland, is the first of its kind. Produced by Edinburgh map company Bartholomew’s, the map contains information distilled ...

    Emmett McIntyre - May 20 2017 - 2:57pm

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