... Street at the eastern end of Cathedral Street in Glasgow, Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Glaschu, Alba). The first stone built Glasgow Cathedral was dedicated in the presence of King David I of Scotland (Dauíd mac Maíl Choluim c. 1084 – 24 May 1153) in 1136. The ...
Anonymous (not verified) - Jun 12 2021 - 6:36pm
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
... 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
... 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
... queries from Celtic League followers in Wales, Ireland and Scotland seeking more details. The question of Celtic artefacts held in ... found in Flintshire. The Cape was loaned back by the British Museum to the National Museum of Wales and also the Borough Museum at Wrexham ...
Alastair Kneale - May 31 2016 - 9:13am - 0 comments
... 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
... Arbroath Abbey is located in Abbey Street, Arbroath, Angus, Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Obar Bhrothaig, Aonghas, Alba). This is an abbey ... , captured by Edward 1, was found after it's return to Scotland by a group of Scottish nationalists who took it from Westminster ...
Anonymous (not verified) - Jul 27 2021 - 8:47am
... a new opinion poll spells more gloom for the Labour Party in Scotland. With just over a month to go before the vote the Comres poll for ITV ... in the United Kingdom) looked at the Labour-held seats in Scotland. Opinion polls have consistently shown the SNP on course for a ...
Douglas MacQueen - Mar 31 2015 - 8:40pm - 0 comments
... of Moat Brae was designed by Walter Newall in Dumfries, Scotland and was built in 1823. The property was privately owned between 1823 ... birthplace at 4 Brechin Road, Kirriemuir is maintained as a museum by the National Trust for Scotland. ...
Douglas MacQueen - Feb 12 2016 - 12:34pm - 0 comments
... about 6 miles south of the village of Alford, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Athfort, Siorrachd Obar Dheathain, Alba). This early ... harled castle and grounds is owned by the National Trust for Scotland. The seven storey castle is a fine example of Scottish Baronial ...
Anonymous (not verified) - Aug 6 2021 - 8:50am