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Immerse Yourself in the Beauty of the Isle of Gigha

The presence of the Vikings and Scottish settlers can still be felt on the Isle of Gigha. Its history is filled with turbulent times and legendary tales. The Isle of Gigha is a part of Scotland that has retained its beauty, tranquility and splendor, and has remained an island of mystery, discovery and curiosity. Given the name of Gudey (meaning the Good Isle), by King Hakon, it eventually became Gigha, when the Gaels renamed the Scottish island.

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Celtic Connections – A Musical Extravaganza

The annual Glasgow Celtic Connections is a Celtic music festival featuring unsurpassed Scottish talent alongside artists from around the world. The 2007 Celtic Connections, under the direction of Artistic Consultant Donald Shaw, was hugely successful, drawing crowds from all corners of Scotland as well as around the globe.

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Celebrate at the St. Andrews Festival 2007 this November

Saint Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland. Scots all around the world celebrate St. Andrew’s Day annually on the 30th November. What better place could there be to celebrate St. Andrews Day 2007, than in the beautiful medieval town of St. Andrews in Scotland?

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Marvelous Music at Fiddle 2007

The annual Scots Fiddle Festival, or Fiddle 2007, will be held between the 16th and the 18th of November 2007. It is one of the events in Scotland that is looked forward to with great anticipation and excitement. In the Assembly Room in the city of Edinburgh, the biggest traditional music festival in Scotland will come to life in the form of breathtaking performances, dancing and the jubilant atmosphere that the Scots Fiddle Festival creates.

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New Hampshire Highland Games at Loon Mountain

The New Hampshire Highland Games at Loon Mountain is hosted by a non-profit organization known as the New Hampshire Gathering of Scottish Clans. It is an organization that is dedicated to the preservation of the Gaelic culture and the traditions that are unique to the Scottish. Interest in the New Hampshire Highland Games at Loon Mountain has grown with every passing year, not only in regard to the participants, but the games have seen an increase in spectators as well.

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