Month: January 2018

Scottish Weapons – The Targe
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Scottish Weapons – The Targe

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A pamphlet from 1715 describes a Highlander saying… “…a strong handsome target, with a sharp pointed steel, of above half an ell in length, screw’d into the navel of it, …
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Scottish Weapons – The Claymore
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Scottish Weapons – The Claymore

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When people think of the Cathairean, that is, the Highland warrior, they immediately think of the Claymore — the Scottish broadsword. But the Highland warrior’s arsenal also included several other …
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When to Wear a Kilt – February Edition
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When to Wear a Kilt – February Edition

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February Imbolc / Brigid’s Day – February 2 Imbolc or Imbolg, also known as (Saint) Brigid’s Day (Irish: Lá Fhéile Bríde, Scottish Gaelic: Là Fhèill Brìghde, Manx: Laa’l Breeshey), is …
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The Claddagh
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The Claddagh

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The Claddagh is Synonymous with Ireland herself. But where did the Claddagh come from?     The original form of the Claddagh design, as most people know, is as a ring …
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10 best single malt scotch whiskies
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10 best single malt scotch whiskies

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Naturally, we feel there is no finer drink in the world than single malt scotch whisky. Here’s a quick run-down of the top ten favorites of independent UK whisky critics. …
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Haggis – A Short History
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Haggis – A Short History

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How about a nice hot steaming pile of hearts, liver and lungs? Even better, we cooked it inside a stomach! Jokes about Haggis being disgusting have been around a long …
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When to wear a Kilt – January Edition
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When to wear a Kilt – January Edition

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New Year’s Day New year’s Day in Scotland is the continuation of Hogmanay celebrations from the night before. See our write-up on Hogmanay for more about this amazing celebration.   …
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The Scottish Stag
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The Scottish Stag

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Hunter’s Song The toils are pitched, and the stakes are set, Ever sing merrily, merrily; The bows they bend, and the knives they whet, Hunters live so cheerily. It was …
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