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Christmas Q-Aye – Scottish Facts
Christmas is fast approaching, and in the spirit of the season we’ve given our Q-Aye facts sheet a wee festive twist Put yourself to the test with our collection of […]
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The Missing Lynx
As the forests of Scotland revive, Jim Crumley reckons its about time a former resident deserves a billet I once sat and watched a pair of captive lynxes for half an […]
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The Yule Beggar
Here’s an auld Scottish Christmas tale from the depths of our archives. It’s said to have originated around the late 1500s. IT was Christmas Eve. The shepherd of a flock in […]
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Black Bun Recipe
Black bun is a type of rich fruit cake completely covered with pastry. It was originally eaten on Twelfth Night in Scotland but is now more associated with Hogmanay. It’s also […]
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Glamis Prom 2016 – A Night At The Movies
After the success of last year’s Glamis Prom, on Saturday, July 16, 2016, the fabulous summer evening of music, song and fireworks will happen all over again. The theme of […]
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Scots Stars Open Canned Laughter
Canned Laughter brings together the talents of master impressionist and Edinburgh’s annual panto dame Allan Stewart with comedy virtuoso Andy Gray and local hero Grant Stott. Written by Ed Curtis and Allan […]
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Volunteers Required For Hinterland
On 18 March 2016, Hinterland will launch Scotland’s Festival of Architecture. This pioneering night-time public art event at St Peter’s seminary near Helensburgh is a key highlight of the Year […]
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Scots Trad Music Awards
The shortlist has been announced for the Scots Trad Music Awards 2015, and a glittering awards ceremony is on its way to Dundee The 13th consecutive Scots Trad Music Awards (STMA) comes […]
Recipes
Mulled Apple Recipe
For a non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine, Cuddybridge Apple Juice has something rather special to share with us… Graham Stoddart is the man behind Cuddybridge Apple Juices, and known locally […]
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Christmas Q-Aye – Scottish Facts Part 8
Festive facts in the spirit of the season Put yourself to the test with our collection of weird and wonderful Scottish Christmas Facts. How many did you know? 29. Christmas […]
