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1. Cyclists journey from Lockerbie in Scotland to Syracuse in tribute to victims of terrorist bombing

   ... (Scottish Gaelic: Locarbaidh) is a town in southwestern Scotland. The town has been in existence since the time of Viking influence in the period around 900AD. This part of southwest Scotland, including the ancient Gaelic Kingdom of Galloway, had increasingly ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Sep 7 2018 - 4:43pm

2. Halloween Poem by Scotland’s Robert Burns

   Halloween in Scotland has its roots in Celtic pagan tradition. This old Celtic New Year ... the dead roam the countryside. The poem below was written by Scotland’s national poet Robert Burns (25 January 1759-21 July 1796) Upon ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Jun 7 2020 - 7:34pm

3. Scotland: Protests against oil threat to wildlife in Moray Firth

   ... (Scottish Gaelic: An Cuan Moireach) is the largest firth in Scotland. The Inner Moray Firth is designated as a Special Protection Area for ... plans from people who live around the firth and throughout Scotland.  Disclaimer:  This blog is provided ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Dec 12 2016 - 2:56pm - 0 comments

4. Viking harbour in Scotland's Loch na h-Airde designated as scheduled monument

   ... hills on the island of Skye (An t-Eilean Sgitheanach) in Scotland. The headland rises to a height of over 98 feet (30 metres) above sea ... designated scheduled monuments by The Historic Environment Scotland (HES). The  nearby Creag a' Chapaill Cave which shows evidence of ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Nov 26 2017 - 3:08pm

5. Discovery of ancient carved stone gives impetus to growing interest in Scotland's Pictish history

   ... and society can be found throughout north and eastern Scotland. The Picts were a Celtic society of farmers and hunters and were a ... of the Scottish nation. There is a growing interest in Scotland's Pictish history, which has given increased impetus to archaeological ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Feb 19 2020 - 9:27pm

6. Environment and culture of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland to benefit from new fund

   ... (SNH) has been announced for the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. It is hoped that investing in the environment and culture of the ... bring significant economic benefits for rural communities. Scotland's Culture and Tourism Secretary Fiona Hyslop, welcomed the ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Jan 14 2019 - 3:24pm

7. Celtic Nations of Scotland and Wales in European Football Championship

   ... teams that have qualified for the tournament are Wales and Scotland. There are twenty-four teams now battling through the group stages of ... on Saturday (12th June) with a 1-1 draw with Switzerland. Scotland play their first match against the Czech Republic this afternoon (14th ...

   Alastair Kneale - Jun 14 2021 - 12:44pm

8. Kelpie (Mythical 'Water Horse' in Folklore of Scotland)

   A Kelpie in the Celtic mythology of Scotland was originally a name given to a ‘Water Horse’. This supernatural entity could be found in the lochs and rivers of Scotland and also has a place in Irish folklore. The description of their ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Nov 22 2015 - 9:40pm

9. Message from Scotland to the Nation of Brittany - Thank you

   ... Thank you for all of your support on this momentous day for Scotland, regardless of the final result. We also know that a united autonomous ... the best opportunity for a prosperous future for Brittany, Scotland and indeed all of the Celtic nations. BREIZH DISALC’H – BRETAGNE ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Sep 18 2014 - 5:02pm - 0 comments

10. The Festival Interceltique de Lorient Designates Scotland As Honoured Country In 2017.

    ... Festival (Breton: Gouelioù Etrekeltiek An Oriant) sees Scotland as the designated honoured country for the year 2017. Each summer, ... dance, art and culture . Next years Festival, the year of Scotland, takes place from 4 to 13 August 2017. ...

    Douglas MacQueen - Aug 12 2016 - 11:36pm - 0 comments

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