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1. Mary Queen of Scots begins her reign on 14th December

   ... 1542 – 8 February 1587), began her reign as Queen of Scotland after the death of her father King James V. Born in Linlithgow Palace ... 19th June 1566 she gave birth to a son, James, at Edinburgh Castle, who would eventually become James VI of Scotland and James I of ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Dec 14 2018 - 8:18pm

2. The Ghost of the Missing Edinburgh Piper Boy

   ... (Scottish Gaelic: Dùn Èideann) is the capital city of Scotland. It has a rich history and the earliest known human habitation in the ... sites that can be seen today is the famous Edinburgh Castle. It stands on the extinct volcano of Castle Rock. Evidence of human ...

   Douglas MacQueen - May 19 2018 - 1:22am

3. Scottish Gaelic Medium School to Open on Skye - Language Revival Strengthens

   ... The modern era of Gaelic Medium Education in Scotland’s primary schools took off in the 1980s. Since that time the number ... and charged in 2006 with supporting the implementation of Scotland’s 2005 Language Act, is development of Gaelic Medium Education.  In ...

   Emmett McIntyre - Sep 21 2015 - 11:59am - 0 comments

4. Liberal/Left problem with free speech and “the road to hell paved with good intentions”

   ... at a time when the row grows over a new Hate Crime Bill in Scotland. Opponents point out that the new laws would have a damaging effect on ... The letter was organised by the Humanist Society Scotland . There have also been concerns that the laws on possessing ...

   Alastair Kneale - Sep 18 2020 - 10:09pm

5. Recipes for a Burns Night supper

   ... supplied to us by Eileen from Ballantrae, South Ayrshire, Scotland Introduction to Robert Burns and Burns Night supper Robert Burns was born in Alloway, Scotland, on January 25 and died in Dumfries, Scotland, on July 21, 1796. He ...

   Transceltic team - May 11 2013 - 9:56pm

6. House That Inspired Peter Pan Saved For Scottish Nation

   ... of Moat Brae was designed by Walter Newall in Dumfries, Scotland and was built in 1823. The property was privately owned between 1823 ... is maintained as a museum by the National Trust for Scotland. Disclaimer:  This blog is ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Feb 12 2016 - 12:34pm - 0 comments

7. Their Wee Memories Are Like Sponges – Getting Them Gaelic Young To Preserve the Tongue

   ... The modern era of Gaelic Medium Education in Scotland’s primary schools took off in the 1980s. Since that time the number ... with supporting the implementation of the provisions of Scotland’s 2005 Language Act.  The Bòrd’s report cited dramatic growth in ...

   Emmett McIntyre - Sep 21 2015 - 12:55pm - 0 comments

8. Solace Breaks New Ground in Manx Gaelic Films

   ... six month period, and used the backdrops of Cregneash , Castle Rushen and the White Beach (south of Niarbyl), brought together a ...

   Valerie Caine - Jan 18 2014 - 4:01pm - 0 comments

9. Kingdom of Galloway a Gaelic Stronghold

   ... Gall-Ghaidhealaibh) is a unitary council area in south-west Scotland. It is an area known for its natural beauty made up of forests, ... Douglas (d. 1330). Archibald built the impressive Threave Castle on an island in the River Dee in the 1370's. The Black Douglas dynasty ...

   Douglas MacQueen - Jan 22 2015 - 8:41pm - 0 comments

10. Ghostly portrait of Mary Queen of Scots emerges from 16th Century painting

    ... the 1589 portrait of Sir John Maitland, Lord Chancellor of Scotland, painted by Dutch portrait artist Adrian Vanson for Mary's son King ... cousin Queen Elizabeth I and was executed at Fotheringhay Castle on 8th February 1587 when Mary was aged 44. Mary was initially buried at ...

    Douglas MacQueen - Oct 29 2017 - 1:28pm

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