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Resolved Question: Why are all Scottish people Master of the Kilt?
I have found this interesting bias, especially with Americans, that they automatically assume all Scottish people know all that there is about the Kilts, based merely that's it's their national dress.
I live here in Texas, and I find many Texans who do not know a lick about hats, boots and more importantly how to wear, when to wear, and what looks silly. That is not hard to surmise. There are fakes and phonies in every crowd.
Now to merge the idea, I love kilts. I have studied their history in more than a dozen purchased books, blog extensively, follow forums and know the vast array of myths, know how to make my own, have made three so far with my own two hands, yet when in discussions, people will take what a Scottish person's opinion over a Non-Scottish person, even if the Non-Scot has an extensive background, and the Scottish person is reaching and pulling out myths that they heard in passing to sound like they know what they are talking about.
The reason I say is that I have extended family that knows my interest. I have sat down and talked kilts for hours on end, and then one meets a Scot at the bar, and comes back with all kind of hogwash that I laughed at, especially about how only Clan Families can wear Clan Tartan. Many believe this, but find the treaty that says this, and I will recant. There are only about half a dozen restricted tartans like the Balmoral, and no will stop you from wearing any registered tartan, even restricted if you talk to the right people. Any ways my family sided with the Scot. After all, he's from Scotland. I am from Texas...
moreResolved Question: why does canada seem to steal alot from scotland?
no offence meant to be caused. and i dont mean steal more copy in a sense.
i know that alot of people are ancestors to scots etc
but i mean for example they use tartan and bagpipes etc the same way the scots do like for cerimonial things etc ( please dnt answer with bgpipes and tartann arent scottish things either, thats not what im asking)
and the canadian army have taken the names of scottish regimenst but added canadian to them
anyone konw why they do this?
moreResolved Question: Funniest Footy Chants?
Got this off the Independent.
1) "You should've stayed on the telly" - Liverpool fans to then Newcastle boss, Alan Shearer
2) "Two Andy Gorams, there's only two Andy Gorams' -Celtic fans on learning he suffers from schizophrenia
3) "You're just a fat Eddie Murphy" - Fans favourite chant to Jimmy Floyd Hasseilbaink
4) You're just a small team in Scotland, small team in Scotland, you're just a small team in Scotland" - Villa fans towards Sunderland fans
5) "Deep fry yer pizzas, were gonna deep fry yer pizzas" - The Tartan Army in Italy
6) "You're just a poor man's Evian, you're just a poor man's Evian" -
Gateshead fans to Buxton supporters after a 2-0 win
7) "When you're sat in row Z, and the ball hits your head, that's Zamora, that's Zamora" - Fulham fans on goal-shy Bobby Zamora
8) "Nani are you OK? Are you OK Nani?" United fans to Nani ala Smooth Criminal
9) "You've got Di Canio, we've got your stereo" The Kop responding to West ham fans chanting 'We've got Di Canio"
10) "He's blond, he's slick, his name's a porno flick" Arsenal fans on their own Emmanuel Petit.
And my own favourite when Scotland played Holland for a spot in Euro 2004, the Scots won the first leg 1-0 and were happily chantng
' He's big, he's fat, he's gonna get the sack - Dic.k Advocaat'
Of course Holland won the corresponding fixture 6-1, to which a Dutch fan held a sign, "There's No Dic.k Like My Dic.k" and promptly pulled his pants down to expose his manhood!
moreVoting Question: Will the English media and the "analysts" be a little more objective and realistic this time around?
So far so good, but now that England have qualified, the vibes of the past are already becoming more apparent in the rumblings of the press and pundits. You'd think they would have learned something from past experience wouldn't you?
After Scotland had, unbelievably(!), lost to Peru and drawn with Iran in the 1978 WC in Argentina....I remember preparing for our third match against Holland where we needed to win by three clear goals to advance. At the start of the pre-game party the night before, the crowd in our hotel gave the Scots teams no chance of even getting a goal never mind three! As morning approached, a certain confidence had taken over and the feeling was that we would get the win and the margin we needed. As we approached the stadium, flags and banners waving in the breeze, (fuelled by several more 'cervezas' and 'cuba libres' too boot!), we fully shared manager Ally McLeod's belief that Scotland could do it. As the teams kicked off, a beating with a sledgehammer would not have changed the minds of our "Tartan Army' that we were well on our way to winning the Jules Rimet trophy! History of course, is a sobering reminder that we didn't!.
As the build up to South Africa gathers momentum, I, in a friendly gesture from one neighbour to another, offer the above tale of woe to you, your media and the majority of your analysts, at no cost whatsoever.
Your team may well be good enough (time will tell), but can they live up to the hype that will be hung around their necks, getting heavier as the weeks close in on the opening kick-off? Good Luck.
Robinho....unfortunately, a lot of what you say about us Scots is true, I suppose we should have a little more compassion for our Sassenach brethren, but then, you haven't been brought up with the constant harping on from the arrogant and self-righteous English media who take great pleasure in rubbing our noses in the dirt at every opportunity. Perhaps in time, our great grandsons and daughters may see a way around this, who knows?
moreResolved Question: Can non-Scots wear kilts?
I am German but would love to wear a kilt. I am aware that there is a German heritage tartan and, in this liberal country (Great Britain) I would be perfectly allowed to wear one. But I am not Scottish or British in any way (I have just lived here all my life). My name is German and everything about me is German. Would it be socially correct for me to wear a kilt?
moreResolved Question: For all the Scots out there?!!?
What do you make of the national library banning the saltires and tartan, as it's offencive!?! Have you ever heard as much mince in your life? SO if it's offencive, are they going to take it off the union jack too? I think this country is turning into such a nanny state it's frightening, does any one else agree?
Rich B, I think I can remember something about that. Was there not some sort of to do about St George flags hanging out of windows because of the football? Might be wrong!! I'd like to know exactly who it is we're offending by being a patriot, whatever nationality you are, isn't it normal to be proud of your heritage??
moreResolved Question: so why is it that everyone hates the english so much but love the famous tartan army?
we all know the scots best fans in the world but why are the english hated SOOO much?
i mean aroung the world not just in britain people :)
moreResolved Question: Why do you have to be Scottish to Wear Kilts?
As a Bagpiper who is well-kilted, making my own wool kilt, even weaving the tartan fabric, and I always get that secondary look from some when they find out that I am not Scottish. I can claim celtic because of my Galcian and Irish roots, but there are zero requirements that you have to be Scottish, especially seeing that Scots are letting their traditions go slowly but surely.
moreVoting Question: Is it true a Scot will wear his Kilt only for Special Occassion, and American any occassion?
Despite want many think, most Scots do not wear Kilts, and don't even one one. Their Military can hardly dress their own soldiers... If the Kilts do come out, it's only a handful times of year from Burns Night, St. Andrews Dinners, Weddings and special occasions of the like.
Yet Americans buy up three quarters of all Kilts made in the world, and have even taken them out of Tartan, skiing, cycling, jogging, hunting, paint balling, and walking the grocery store in their Kilt. I have even seen a couple of pictures of guys riding their motorcycles, one even a crouch rocket with their butt in the air.
Is that the big difference between the two peoples in their Kilt wearing?
Yaru: You might be the ignorant one, just look at this gallery: http://www.sportkilt.com/walloffame.cfm
(all are Americans).
moreResolved Question: Is it okay for any American, to wear Kilts, even other Family and Provincial Tartans, and even Non-Tartans?
I have noticed that many think you have to be tied to a family in Scotland, to be able to wear their tartan. Of course, the tartan thing is really kind of silly, because no one, not even the House of Stewart who maintains the library of Tartan, can say what exactly was the original family tartan back to the beginning. Not until the 1700's, and even then it's argued how accurate their records are.
So when Americans don Kilts, some think it's offense for Non-Scots, Non-Irish, and even Non-Celts to be wearing Kilts, or even displaying Tartan. After all, the Scots kind of ripped and perfected both the Kilts and Bagpipes from Europe, meaning they were once not Scotland's. Some seem to think God gave Scot's this right...
What prevents Kilts, even Tartan, from being American now?
moreResolved Question: Looking for Scottish Baby nursery?
Hello,
I am in the United states and am due to have my son in mid January. I would really like to surprise daddy (first generation Scot/American) with a scottish baby theme nursery. Or even a baby blanket made of the tartan. Any idea's on websites?
Thanks in advance
moreResolved Question: are any of you going to the wedding?
Two Scots, Archie and Jock, are sitting in the pub discussing Jock's forthcoming wedding.
"Ach, it's all going grand," says Jock. "I've got everything organised already: the flowers, the church, the cars, the reception, the rings, the minister, even ma stag night...
Archie nods approvingly.
"Havens, I've even bought a kilt to be married in!" continues Jock.
"A kilt?" exclaims Archie, "that's braw, you'll look pure smart in that!
"And what's the tartan?" Archie then enquires.
"Och," says Jock, "I'd imagine she'll be in white..."
moreResolved Question: Why do people think you have to be Scottish, or even Irish to wear a Kilt?
I have always thought it was odd how people inside and out of Scotland think only Scots are the only ones entitled to wear Kilts.
There are more Americans wearing Kilts these days, at least in their own backyards, and most are hardly or not even celtic. I have seen pictures of black folks, and asian americans sporting kilts, particularly if they had served in the Military (if they like Kilts and feel like bravehearts).
Every conversation I have had about Kilts (I have five myself) is about my Scottish ancestry. All these same folks always look puzzled when I tell them I have no Scot in me. I do have a wee-bit Irish, besides principally being Austrian, Italian, Swedish, and Galecian (the celts from Spain). Then these folks look even more puzzled when I tell them I am bagpiper. So then they take me as being a lover of Scottish culture, until I tell them I mostly play none traditional tunes, at least non-regimental stuff as I like what is coming out of Australia right now with Mark Saul who makes the GHB sing. In short, I don't get off playing Scotland the Brave.
Knowing the background of Scotland, Kilts, Tartans and Bagpipes, all these items are not distinctly Scottish, historically speaking. Bagpipes were developed in Northern Africa, used in Roman times, and then perfected by the Scots, mainly though the American folk revival of the 1970's and 90's. Kilts are nothing more than perfected dress from the middle ages, though the Victorian period. Tartan, a glorified talisman, are still controversial even today which is actually authentic, and what is original. Even in the House of Stewart, the register of tartans has holes in the history.
Scottish history is glorious, and should be something remembered, but in modern times, why must someone who like Kilts and Bagpipes, that are not Scottish in nature, be held to some silly notion that they should be, or no be apart of them. Maybe there is a possibility that we non-Scots don't really need a Tartan, it might look like tartan, but is not, or be camo or black non-wool type kilts to be acceptable?
Perhaps the Kilt is no longer Scotland's?
There is a movement to get guys out of their pants: http://www.kiltmen.com
britzy: I have heard them referred to as a man skirt, but are not to be confused with a woman's skirt. They have a specific construction that's made for a man's body, and most have between 5 to 9 yards of fabric. That's where the term, 'going the whole nine yards' really came from, getting the right measurement cuts for a kilt.
I sort of agree that they should be halfway special, but for us folks who live it everyday, as bagpipers and such, if we waited to play our bagpipes for special occasions, we would never sound good, or have the whole thing perfected, so we have to suit up more than usual. However, I think you have the classic scottish kilt in mind. What if the Kilt is camo? What happens if it has front and rear pockets? What happens if you (a guy) wants to be comfortable in your own backyard? Is a Kilt so bad? My three sport kilts are just for this purpose, so I can wrap up when I come out of the spa. Otherwise, I would be butt naked... What looks better generally?
moreResolved Question: why were rangers fans singing if u hate the tartan army, scots fans are british aint they?
moreResolved Question: Scottish culture? Where did it really begin?
I have heard time and time again that the "myths" of Scottish culture and history, such as Rob Roy and Robert the Bruce, were in fact little more than inventions by essentially English Romantic writers of the 19th Century, cooked up in order to satisfy the Romantic movement's essential principle of exoticism. Since the British Romantics could not turn as easily to Latin or tropical sources, they fell back on the Scots. Many of the stories of Scotland apparently have vague historical origins, but in fact are little more than Romanticised fiction.
Equally, the notions of specific tartans for specific clans, the adoption of the kilt (reputedly devised by an English overlord to clothe his labourers cheaply) and many other "pure" Scottish traditions apparently date from this period.
To what extent do you believe this is true - or not? What are your reasons? (Educated answers only, please, rather than the usual load of uninformed rubbish.)
moreResolved Question: Question ! For the Scots and anyone who can understand do you like these?
Many of these jokes only work in Scotland. Me, being an Englishman, can understand them as I have lived here for some time, and most are very funny.
Translation service available if required.
A Glasgow woman goes to the dentist and settles down in the chair. "Comfy?" asks the dentist.
"Govan," she replies.
What did the Siamese twins from Glasgow call their autobiography? Oor Wullie.
A guy walks into an antiques shop and says: "How much for the set of antlers?"
"Two hundred quid," says the bloke behind the counter.
"That's affa deer," says the guy.
Did you hear about the fella who liked eating bricks and cement? He's awa' noo.
After announcing he's getting married, a boy tells his pal he'll be wearing the kilt. "And what's the tartan?" asks his mate. "Oh, she'll be wearing a white dress," he replies.
What do you call a pigeon that goes to Aviemore for its holidays? A skean dhu.
How many Spanish guys does it take to change a lightbulb? Just Juan.
Aman takes a pair of shoes back to the shop and complains that there is a lace missing.
"No," argues the assistant, "look at the label - it says Taiwan ."
What's the difference between The Rolling Stones and an Aberdeen sheep farmer? The Rolling Stones say: "Hey you, get off of my cloud." And an Aberdeen sheep farmer says: "Hey McLeod, get off of ma ewe."
What do you call an illegitimate Scottish insect? A wee fly b*d.
What about the Scotsman who lost his testicles in a motorcycle accident? The surgeon re-attached them with Bostik.
While being interviewed for a job as a bus driver, a guy is asked: "What would you do if you had a rowdy passenger?"
"I'd put him off at the next stop," he says.
"Good. And what would you do if you couldn't get the fare?"
"I'd take the first two weeks in August," he replies.
Two negatives make a positive but only in Scotland do two positives make a negative - "Aye right."
A Glasgow man - steaming and skint - is walking down Argyle Street when he spots a guy tinkering with the engine of his car. "What's up, Jimmy?" he asks. "Piston broke," he replies. "Aye, same as masel..."
Jock this was written by an English man who has lived in Scotland for years. I just copied it to give you a wee laugh, his name is Joe Bangels he is well known. So don't get upset he is a nice wee man.
moreResolved Question: Question! For the Scots whit dae ye think aboot this and who the hell wrote it ?
The Scotch - what a verminous race!
Canny, pushy, chippy, they're all over the place,
Battening off us with false bonhomie,
Polluting our stock,
undermining our economy.
Down with sandy hair and knobbly knees!
Suppress the tartan dwarves and the Wee Frees!
Ban the kilt, the skean-dhu and the sporran
As provocatively, offensively foreign!
It's time Hadrian's Wall was refortified
To pen them in a ghetto on the other side.
I would go further. The nation
Deserves not merely
isolation
But comprehensive
extermination.
We must not flinch from a solution.
(I await legal prosecution.)
moreResolved Question: Are you a stereotype - be honest?
e.g do you think all irish people should wear green or all scots have ginger hair and wear tartan. i know those are daft examples but just inase you didnt no what i meant
moreResolved Question: Ideas Please?
Hello,
My Partner and I are starting to plan our wedding. We don't want the huge scale thing everyone else seems to want. We will only have family and close friends at the wedding in my mum's local church. However we will be inviting all our friends to the reception.
I've asked my mum and my step dad to give me away. ( I see my step dad as my dad) My step dad is a scot and i'm planning on wearing his family tartan sash(Robertson this is mainly green and blue with a hint of red). However instead of across me i want to have it incorporated into my dress and wear it round my waist to cross at the back and down to the bottom of the dress.
Now i Just need some more ideas....Where to look for a dress, What flowers i should look at, Theme for the reception and for the groom, grooms men and bridesmaids(my little sister who is 21 will be my bridesmaid and she's already being fussy about what she wears she wants to choose it and the colour)
Thank you for any suggestions
Xx
moreResolved Question: A question for Scottish people: what are your opinions on non-Scots wearing kilts in Scotland?
I'm an American who owns a kilt and I occasionally wear it, but not too often because if you just wear it around for no reason here in the US people think you're strange. However I am trying to get a job to allow me to work in the UK (I lived in England from the ages of 9-14 and still occasionally get desires to go back, I love that place!) When I lived there I never wore a kilt, so I'm wondering, what are your opinions on the issue of foreigners wearing them in Scotland? Also, my kilt is not some punk band leather kilt or anything like that; it's a true Scottish-made kilt with the MacKay tartan. Is there any kilt "etiquette" like the appropiate shirt or shoes to wear?
moreResolved Question: Scots wedding?
Two Scots, Archie and Jock, are sitting in the pub discussing Jock's forthcoming wedding.
"Och, it's all going magic," says Jock. "I've got everything organised already, the flowers, the church, the cars, the reception, the rings, the minister, even ma stag night."
Archie nods approvingly.
"Hell, I've even bought a kilt to be married in," continues Jock.
"A kilt?" asks Archie. "That's braw, you'll look pure smart in that. What's the tartan?"
"Och," says Jock, "I'd imagine she'll just be in white."
moreResolved Question: Commiseration to the genuine, decent England fans....?
It is a shame that not one Home Nation team managed to qualify, and even as a passionate Scot I'd rather even England had qualified than not one of the teams instead.
This, however, is aimed at the arrogant idiots who thought it would be fun to take the p!ss out of the Tartan Army and the Scotland team. Oh, did you ever count your chickens before they hatched, boys.
Pride comes before a fall, gents, and you've just fallen flat on your chops.
So commiseration to England in general, but if you were taking the p!ss when Scotland failed to do it, tough sh!t.
And hey, remember, Scotland at least had the decency to give a decent match to the World Cup holders.
Eleven illustrious and highly paid Englishmen handed a place at the finals to the Russians without much of a fight. Against a team England SHOULD have been able to hammer.
I hope England present a better challenge with a new manager. Lets face it, McLaren's about as much use as a pound of mince. Well done on binning him.
Excellent point, the bloke who said well done to the Welsh. It's shameful that although they were also playing last night I never heard Wales once during the England match, not even at half time. Ok, so it wasn't an important match for them since they couldn't qualify, but they clearly got on the pitch and gave it a bloody good try.
And sincere commiseration also goes to the Northern Irish, who almost got there too. Not a bad result for them, considering the relative postions of Spain and Northern Ireland in the rankings.
Manu, it's absolutely true that some people weren't gloating. As always on here, it's the loud and arrogant minority that get noticed first. And those are the people the 'tough sh!t' line is addressed to.
moreResolved Question: Not all Scots are of the 'Nationalist' trait , Freedom from what?
I'm as Scottish as the next person and live and work in my own Country but that doesn't make me Nationalist Scum. I hate all the drivel that they have come away with regarding 'OIL'. I'm not big on the traditional tartan and music scene either.. Does that make me 'less proud'-?-- I don't think so... Speak up for the UK, up in Scotland.
moreResolved Question: i want to buy a kilt, im 90% irish, so does that mean i only need the colors iof my familys county?
i know the scots have tartans by family name, but the irish just go with their county........this true?
moreResolved Question: Is it appropriate for a non Scot going to a Scottish event to wear a tartan if they are of Scottish descent?
I am going to the St Andrew's Ball in November and would like to buy tartan sashes for both myself and my Scottish friend. My great grandfather was Scottish and a Bruce so there is a family tartan for him. Is it ok for me to wear this to the ball or is it inappropriate?
The ball is in Seoul, South Korea.
moreResolved Question: Scottish jpke for you...?
Two Scots, Archie & Jock, sittting in the pub discussing Jock's forthcoming wedding.
"Och, it's all going magic" says Jock. "I've got everything organised already; the church, the minister, the cars, the reception, even ma stag night."
Archie nods approvingly.
"Hell, I've even bought a kilt to be married in," continues Jock.
"A kilt?" asks Archie. "That's great., you'll look so smart in that. What's the tartan?"
"Och" says Jock. "I reckon she'll just turn up in something white."
moreResolved Question: Will you congratulate the Brave Scots?
Even I didn't think winning was possible, perhaps a draw. But cheers to the Tartan Army.
Qualification is Scotland's to lose now.
moreResolved Question: webster is a scots name for weaver --could i possibly have a clan and tartan?
its great to find i may have both welsh and scots ancestry but dont know where from as its so distant but does the name webster --scots in origin -- have a tartan or a clan . ?
moreResolved Question: scottish wedding?
Two Scots, Archie and Jock, are sitting in the pub discussing Jock's forthcoming wedding.
"Ach, it's all going magic," says Jock. "I've got everything organised already: the flowers, the church, the cars, the reception, the rings, the minister, even ma stag night...
Archie nods approvingly.
"Hell, I've even bought a kilt to be married in!" continues Jock.
"A kilt?" exclaims Archie,
"That's braw, you'll look pure smart in that! "And what's the tartan?"
Archie then enquires. "Och," says Jock, "I'd imagine she'll be in white..."
moreResolved Question: Is Tartan day celebrated much in the U.S like st.patricks ?
I think it should, the scots did more for america than most:Half the guys at the decleration of independence and countless U.S presidents had scottish ancestry
moreResolved Question: were can i take my relatives from USA for a night out in Edinburgh, 27/28 Dec? Scot Traditional dinner dance??
As my Brother in law has scottish ancestry he would like to wear his family tartan and full dress whilst in Edinburgh and therefore wants a traditional night out. Unfortunately he can only be there on the 27th 28th Dec. We have accommodation but cannot find anything on tourist info that hits what we want. Can you help?
moreResolved Question: A SCOTTISH PREM 11 TO WIPE THE FLOOR WITH english 11?
NAME THE TOP 11 that would hammer the 11 best of the english prem try not to be too one eyed,i reckon the passion of the scots 11 would kick ass against the english.GO THE TARTAN
I presume you talkin bout your ? in other section it was to scooter not you,ya Tool,F#ck off ya english cack.Spurs HA HA!
They are Shite even with Robbie playin for
Ya ARSEMUNTER
born and bred in dublin lived in scotland for many years dipsh#t.i can ask the question if i want you dont have to be scottish to ask just have to be interested in scottish football i thought.
moreResolved Question: Good Luck To You Scots against the Ukraine will be tough but predict 1-0 to the tartans,Your Prediction?
My team (Rep of Ireland)play the czhec republic excuse my spellin,not to confident after getting hammered by the mighty Cyprus,but i be cheering us on as always,its on tv live in new zealand,i hoping for 1-0 to our boys,what you think
moreResolved Question: Should the Scot's squad be allowed to take ballet lessons?will it help there football.tartan ballet show.?
moreResolved Question: would the scots play better in kilts?and if so why don't they?tartan home kilt and blue /white away kilt?
moreResolved Question: scots joke(no offence scottish)?
Two Scots, Archie and Jock, are sitting in the pub discussing Jock's
forthcoming wedding.
"Ach, it's all going grand," says Jock. "I've got everything organised
already: the flowers, the church, the cars, the reception, the rings, the minister, even ma stag night... Archie nods approvingly.
"Havens, I've even bought a kilt to be married in!" continues Jock.
"A kilt?" exclaims Archie, "That's braw, you'll look pure smart in that!
"And what's the tartan?" Archie then enquires.
"Och," says Jock, "I'd imagine she'll be in white..."
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The Adventures of Tartan Scot
Source: tobifairley.com --- Friday, June 25, 2010
I have been meaning to do a blog post on my friend scot Meachman Wood , San Francisco designer extraordinaire and author of the blog The Adventures of tartan scot ,for quite some time. Now that he went and gave a little shout out to my Design Summer Camp today, I thought this is as good a time as any to make it happen. I love the rich, masculine and cozy feeling of so many of scot’s interiors. I want to curl up on that sofa with a hearty Cabernet and a good book. The colors scot chooses are regal and his furnishings always handsome. A little bit of plaid makes it into most every tartan scot design. And he has mad entertaining skills. I want to dine al fresco in this black and white beauty. If you haven’t seen scot’s website and blog , do check them out. And to hear his amazing vocal skills and so much more about scot Meacham Wood, listen to his great recent interview at the Skirted Roundtable . And I hope like scot you are intriguied by my Design Summer Camp . I think scot should fly over and be a camp counselor for a week or two…Don’t you?? ...
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Be a Scot for a Weekend!
Massed bands march in during opening ceremonies! July 25, 2010 – Just back from a great weekend in Fredericton where we spent Saturday and Sunday at the New Brunswick Highland Games and Festival. It was the 29th annual games and understanding its longevity is simple: fun, fun, fun! Pipe and drum ban
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Be A Scot for A Weekend!
Massed bands march in during opening ceremonies! July 25, 2010 – Just back from a great weekend in Fredericton where we spent Saturday and Sunday at the New Brunswick Highland Games and Festival. It was the 29th annual games and understanding its longevity is simple: fun, fun, fun! Pipe and drum ban
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In the Author Spotlight: Laura Vosika
Cate: Please welcome Laura Vosika. Laura, will you please share a short bio with us? Laura: I grew up in the military, earned a degree in music, and played freelance trombone into my 30's. I taught general music, directed a school band, and have taught music lessons for over 20 years on piano, harp,
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A Weekend of Cyber Surfing
Greetings Readers! How did you spend your weekend? Did you have fun? Go to places you've never been before? Meet new and interesting people? Get drunk? I did all of the above, and more.... well, I virtually did - I didn't actually get drunk because the whole experience was traumatic enough without a
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Day One
Actually it was day two of the festival but it was our first day there. I met loads of fun people. Some from the UK, some from Belgium and loads from Holland. I shared my anti Saabism with all of them but they still seemed to like me. Oh, and I met a Scot who's family has its own tartan!! It's so fu
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Mini adventure begins! (in Edinburgh)
So with all a day to recover after Oxegen and tons of planning and buying done in that small amount of time, Patrick, Leigh and I are started on our mini adventure to mostly west Western Europe. The plan is… fly to Edinburgh, Scotland… bus to London… Patrick and Leigh go to Amsterdam and Brussels wh
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Traditional Scottish Gifts
You might find plentiful of traditional Scottish souvenirs and gift ideas that spring to mind, but none will ever be as familiar as Scottish tartan. To the majority tartan is just a fabric, but it has actually been part of Scottish culture and history for generations and anyone who originates from t
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DREAMLAND
A Scottish World Cup Success Story by Graham McColl 309 pages, Hachette, Scotland We’re the kings of the world – whoo hoo! By Pat Black This World Cup year, my English colleagues got their responses in first before I started my ritual abuse of them. Perhaps they knew what was coming? “So, Pat – when
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Cultures of the United Kingdom
I find the diversity of British people absolutely fascinating. The idea that such diverse cultures occupy such a small space and despite strong socio-political influence, retain their cultural uniqueness. The people of the United Kingdom are called British or English, Welsh, Scots, and Irish. Over 9
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Highlander? Traditional Scottish Experience With a Modern Flair – a Successful Singapore Bar and Restaurant Franchise in Clarke Quay
Are you a fan of Mel Gibson in Braveheart? Do you love entertaining people and running a night-life business? Are you one of those self-actualised individuals who dreamt of owning a bar and a restaurant but do not know where to begin? Or are you someone who has the tenacity to lead a team and still
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