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Superstition, Fly-Fishing, and Fish and Chip Suppers
Do not mention pork or rabbits or a squall will surely strike. Always bring salt on the boat. A match offered to another fisherman to light a cigarette must be broken in half. Mentioning the ...
Join in the Fun at the Tiree Wave Classic
If you enjoy windsurfing and relish a good festival, The Tiree Wave Classic is exactly the sort of event you are probably looking for. Complete with top-notch windsurfing, great activities ...
Lost your wallet? If you are in Scotland, a Sporran will do
Perhaps the costume designers for the movie, Braveheart, were right after all. The leather pouch draped across a man’s kilt protected more than one’s hip-flask, one’s daily food rations or ...
The Historical Braemar Gathering
If you’ve ever wanted to attend one of the many legendary Highland games in Scotland, the Braemar Gathering would be an excellent choice. With a history that dates back at least 900 years, ...
Scotland’s Traditional Culinary Dish
Australians may claim Vegemite, and the English may swoon over Marmite, but in Scotland, the home grown food boasting a peculiar and slightly gruesome international reputation is haggis. ...
The Five Day Festival of Carrbridge Live 2007
If you are planning a trip to the Scottish Highlands soon and would like to try something different, the Carrbridge Live Festival is not a bad place to start. An unusual mixture of nature, ...
John Lennon Northern Lights Festival in Durness
Scotland is an immensely interesting country to visit – not only for its historical heritage, beautiful landscapes and bustling cities – but for its abundance of festivals and events. ...
Bagpipes: The Inside Story on Scotland’s Signature Instrument
Most everyone has heard the unmistakable sound of the bagpipes at one point or another, and the image that is conjured up is one of a kilt-wearing, argyle-socked Scotsman merrily piping away ...
The Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition
If you are looking for something truly different to do the next time you visit Scotland, look no further than the Scottish Open Chainsaw Carving Competition. This great annual competition ...
Scotland is Seabird Central with Puffins Playing a Starring Role
Perhaps it comes as no surprise that our avian friends consider Scotland’s sea coast and outlying islands prime real estate for breeding, feeding, and coasting on a gust of wind, but did you ...