Did Robert Burns’ Trip to Rosslyn Inspire lines from his Poem Tam o’ Shanter?
On the 25th of January, Burns’ Suppers are held all around the world to celebrate the birth of the...
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Tam O’ Shanter by Robert Burns: Scotland’s Most Haunted Poem
The Scottish poet and lyrist, Robert Burns, was born on January 25th, 1759 in Alloway in Ayrshire....
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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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The Yules, Trows and a big helping of Superstition- The Old Festive Season in Scotland’s Northern Isles
The Yules was the old festive celebration in Orkney and Shetland. It is derived from the old Norse...
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Cailleach Nollich : The Burning of the Old Woman of Winter
The Cailleach Nollich or the Yeel Carlin is Scotland’s version of the Yule Log. This centuries old...
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The Winter Solstice: The World’s Oldest Festival
The World’s Oldest Festival occurs at the Winter Solstice. The ancient ones were hunters and spent...
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