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1. The Thistle - Scotlands Proud Floral Emblem

   The purple thistle has been Scotland's national emblem for centuries. Amongst the identifiable symbols of things associated with Scotland the thistle probably ranks alongside tartan. Heather is also thought ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Dec 23 2017 - 10:50am - 0 comments

2. Glenluce Abbey

   ... Ghlinn Lus) which is in the historic county of Wigtownshire, Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Siorrachd Bhaile na h-Ùige, Alba). It was founded by Lochlann, (Roland) Lord of Galloway and Constable of Scotland, in about 1190.  Sections of the Abbey are in relatively good ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - Jun 3 2021 - 1:02am

3. Orchardton Tower

   ... county of Kirkcudbrightshire, in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Phrìs is Gall-Ghaidhealaibh, Alba). It is ... is noted for being the only cylindrical tower house in Scotland and was built by the Cairns family.  The tower is about 37 feet ...

   Anonymous (not verified) - May 27 2021 - 9:32pm

4. Isle of Man: Local Charity Needs Your Help with the Homeless this Winter

   ... known as the Stauros Foundation, which offered a drop-in centre to support those with addiction. It soon became apparent, however, that ... in an increasingly unstable world. Based at The Alpha Centre in Douglas, Graih also offers a varied programme of events throughout ...

   Valerie Caine - Dec 12 2019 - 5:10pm

5. Kindrochit Castle And The Mystery Of The Kindrochit Brooch

   ... (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Ceann na Drochaid) are in the centre of the village of Braemar (Bràigh Mhàrr). A Castle was built here in the second half of the 11th century by King Malcolm III of Scotland (Malcolm Canmore). Malcolm (Gaelic: Máel Coluim; c. 1031 – 13 ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Mar 24 2019 - 6:46pm - 0 comments

6. History Repeats Itself: MoD Try to Expand Butec Range by Stealth

   ... happening in relation to the underwater test and evaluation centre (BUTEC) which is sited between Raasay and Applecross on the Scottish ... it comes to the range. In Malcom Spaven’s book Fortress Scotland he recorded 30 years ago in relation to the BUTEC facility: ...

   Myghal Map Serpren - Mar 4 2015 - 10:33pm - 0 comments

7. News from Yn Chruinnaght - Manx Celtic Festival

   ... the fantastic community venues and pubs around the Centenary Centre. From 13-17 July you can enjoy a whole load of energy, attitude and ... and their own original material. With the last Centenary Centre gig of the festival, they’ll be singing their way to your hearts on ...

   Alastair Kneale - Feb 19 2016 - 9:14pm - 0 comments

8. Ireland - Rathcroghan, the Tara of the west

   ... for a royal settlement and sacred burial place in the centre of Machaire Connacht. One of four royal sites Rathcroghan Mound was ... Tulsk, in Co Roscommon, where the community runs a visitor centre known as Cruachán Aí. The centre allows visitors to travel in time ...

   Eibhlin O'Neill - Oct 19 2016 - 12:19pm - 0 comments

9. Scottish SPCA rescue leverets

   ... Four baby hares have been rescued by Scottish SPCA (Scotland's Animal Welfare Charity) from a garden in Kelso (Scottish Gaelic: ... they are being cared for at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre in Fishcross. Centre manager Colin Seddon said: "If they hadn't been in ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Apr 20 2017 - 2:18pm

10. Flags of the Celtic Nations

    ... the seasons, the  universe and regeneration. Scotland/Alba The national flag of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Bratach na h-Alba) is a white cross against a blue ... The English were beaten and St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland. The association of St Andrew with Scotland goes back further than the ...

    Alastair Kneale - Jan 18 2014 - 4:03pm - 0 comments

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