The Dragon’s Hole: Beltane Revelries and Saintly Slayings
The Dragon’s Hole was said to be the den of a deadly dragon during the 6th Century. The beast...
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Category: Feasts, Quarter-days, Celebrations and the Celtic Calendar
Hogmanay: The Traditions of Scotland’s New Year’s Eve
Hogmanay is by far the biggest celebration in the Scottish year. Traditionally it surpasses...
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Christmas in Scotland through the Ages
Did you know that once upon a time, Christmas was banned in Scotland- by the Kirk? And that...
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Winter Solstice: Scottish Megaliths and the World’s Oldest Calendar
Anyone who has lived in Scotland can tell you that the Winter Solstice can be a tough time of the...
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The Scottish Origins of Halloween
Halloween began in the dawn of history as a Celtic harvest festival called Samhain (pronounced...
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Gowk Day: April’s Fool’s Day in Scotland
Gowk Day is Scotland’s take on April ‘Fools Day and is also celebrated on the 1st of April. In...
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