... a' Chaisteil). Now Barra has joined many other places in Scotland with its own flag. Although the island has used the the green and ... is the standing court of law which regulates heraldry in Scotland. The Barra flag, as with a number of flags in Scotland, such as ...
Douglas MacQueen - Nov 25 2017 - 1:05pm
... Gaelic: Loch Liobhann) is located on the west coast of Scotland. It extends for nearly nine miles and at its western end flows into ... at North Ballachulish. Loch Linnhe is a beautiful part of Scotland, known for its fantastic scenery and sunsets. The area has a rich ...
Douglas MacQueen - Aug 21 2017 - 12:24am
... 1329), popularly known as Robert the Bruce became King of Scotland in 1306. Revered as a national hero in Scotland he reigned as King of Scots until his death in 1329. Robert led ...
Douglas MacQueen - Apr 13 2018 - 1:01pm
... is an entertaining taste of the feast of stories that Scotland has to offer. Fairy folk, witches, giants, monsters, tales of heroic ... feats - all are the stuff of the myths and legends of Scotland. Scotland is a nation made up of many peoples and cultures. This ...
Anonymous (not verified) - Apr 28 2013 - 11:37pm
... poll today reveals that the Yes Campaign is winning over Scotland’s Labour Party supporters . This comes despite the Labour Party forming an alliance with the Tories and Liberal Democrats in Scotland against independence. Over the last three months this shows a ...
Douglas MacQueen - Jul 18 2014 - 3:09pm - 0 comments
... medical officer Sir Harry Burns said that a Yes vote in Scotland’s referendum would be beneficial for Scottish people’s health. Sir Harry said that if people of an independent Scotland felt more in control of their lives "then that would be very positive ...
Douglas MacQueen - Jul 20 2014 - 7:44pm - 0 comments
... week marks the anniversary of the death of King Robert I of Scotland (11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329) popularly known as Robert the Bruce. He became King of Scotland in 1306. Revered as a national hero he reigned as King of Scots until ...
Douglas MacQueen - Jun 9 2021 - 6:12pm
... blog A new law has come into effect in Scotland to fight against cruelty to animals. The new measures will increase ... Animals and Wildlife (Penalties, Protections and Powers) (Scotland) Act, which was passed on 30 November and a range of serious crimes ...
Douglas MacQueen - Dec 6 2020 - 1:27pm
... Cornwall (Kernow), Ireland (Éire), Isle of Man (Mannin), Scotland (Alba) and Wales (Cymru) feature strongly in the Festival. There is ... each year on a rotation basis. The only exception to this is Scotland, which is solely featured when its turn comes. This is due to the ...
Alastair Kneale - May 4 2021 - 1:28pm
... argued "a referendum should be held so that the people of Scotland can decide whether they wish it to become an independent country". Nicola Sturgeon First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party has requested a section 30 ...
Douglas MacQueen - Jan 29 2020 - 10:31pm