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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Winter Solstice: Scottish Megaliths and the World’s Oldest Calendar
The Winter Solstice in Scotland can be a tough time of the year, with barely any daylight hours....
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The Beggar Shepherd: An Old Scottish Christmas Tale
The Beggar Shepherd is an auld Christmas tale from bygone years. It is set in Galloway in the late...
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Scottish Graveyards: From a Multi-purpose Commodity to a Dying World
Down through the ages, Scottish graveyards or kirkyards have had a variety of uses other than...
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Cluny Hill in Forres: From the Witches Stone to the Colours of Cluny
The Colours of Cluny is a recently established outdoor sound and light show held on Cluny Hill in...
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Why Was the Skull and Crossbones Carved On So Many Old Scottish Gravestones?
A visit to Elgin Cathedral reveals a haphazard array of tombstones eerily carved with the skull...
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