Scottish News of Interest

The Scottish American

6 months 3 weeks ago

Happy Hogmanay (New Year) Scotland! youtu.be/XYWgomKWPzM

This is Hogmanay - Scotland's New Year Celebrations

This is Hogmanay - Scotland's New Year CelebrationsAnd yes, I may have filmed this after a few cans on New Years Eve and, consequently, the entire glorious t...

The Scottish American

1 year 1 month ago

Scotland 'not far away' from eliminating coronavirus www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-53195166

Scotland 'not far away' from eliminating virus

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says there were no deaths from confirmed cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours.

The Scottish American

1 year 1 month ago

www.thenational.scot/news/18501886.no-new-scottish-coronavirus-deaths-first-time-since-lockdown/

No new Scottish coronavirus deaths for the first time since lockdown

NO new coronavirus deaths have been reported in Scotland for the first time since lockdown began, Scottish Government figures show.

The Scottish American

1 year 3 months ago

SHORT 5 min summary of the Declaration of Arbroath www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXTUD9Zetpk

The 1320 Scottish Declaration of Independence

The 1320 Scottish Declaration of Independence - In the fourteenth century, Scotland produced one of the most inspired political documents in medieval history...

The Scottish American

1 year 3 months ago

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSAeW8EOwVY

The 700th Anniversary Of The Declaration Of Arbroath

On the 700th anniversary of The Declaration of Arbroath, Alistair Heather shares the story behind it and its relevance to Scotland today. Many people call it...

The Scottish American

1 year 3 months ago

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSKJcfc6SbA

Arbroath 700 celebration performance by Graham Brown Band

We had to cancel our sold out concert in Arbroath due to the Coronavirus lockdown so Connor and I decided to give you all a live concert instead from my hous...

The Scottish American

1 year 3 months ago

April 6 - NATIONAL TARTAN DAY... celebrate the 700th Anniversary of the Delclaration of Arbroath online today from Scotland and around the world... youtu.be/-K5kJ-OmKic MORE VIDEOS ON ARBROATH: www.indyref2020.com/history#arbroath

#Arbroath700 Grand Finale

The Scottish American

1 year 6 months ago

27 March to 26 April 2020 - the Declaration of Arbroath to go on public display for the first time in fifteen years. The document will be displayed within the Scotland galleries of the National Museum of Scotland. The document has not been on public display for 15 years, when it was last displayed at the Scottish Parliament. The 700-year-old document, which is cared for by National Records of Scotland, can only be occasionally displayed in order to ensure its long-term preservation, they explain. www.historyscotland.com/articles/scottish-history/declaration-of-arbroath-to-go-on-public-display-for-the-first-time-in

Declaration of Arbroath to go on public display for the first time in fifteen years

National Museums Scotland and National Records of Scotland have today announced, on the anniversary of Robert the Bruce’s birth, that the Declaration of Arbroath will be displayed at the National Muse

The Scottish American

1 year 6 months ago

Central Florida Scottish Highland Games January 18, 2020 - January 19, 2020 Winter Springs, Florida USA A weekend of Scottish culture and fun presented by The Scottish-American Society of Central Florida, with pipes & drums, Celtic entertainment, athletics, Clans and more. www.FlaScot.com

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The Scottish American

1 year 6 months ago

Happy New Year! Videos from New Year's Eve Hogmanay celebrations across Scotland: -- Shaun's video from Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party: youtu.be/dZyl6GHaCdE -- Tonight's fireworks show over Edinburgh Castle: youtu.be/xE0IaK8vrAc -- STV News: Torchlit parade brings ‘river of light’ to Edinburgh streets www.facebook.com/stvnews/videos/470453290570958/ -- Ceilidh Music And Dancing in Perthshire, Scotland youtu.be/al68tRktLPM -- BBC tonight: Julie Fowlis perform 'Auld Lang Syne' youtu.be/hfC0INyJB-s -- New Year's Day Street Music and Dancing in Perthshire Scotland youtu.be/YAdV_47HH7E -- About the Scottish Hogmanay Tradition: youtu.be/wpJE59tPsiM ARTICLES: -- What is Hogmanay? A guide to the Scottish celebrations. metro.co.uk/2014/12/31/what-is-hogmanay-a-guide-to-the-scottish-celebrations-5002648/ -- Wikipedia article on Hogmanay: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hogmanay

Scottish New Years Traditional Hogmanay Party

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The Scottish American

1 year 7 months ago

What is Hogmanay? A guide to the Scottish celebrations. metro.co.uk/2014/12/31/what-is-hogmanay-a-guide-to-the-scottish-celebrations-5002648/

What is Hogmanay? A guide to the Scottish celebrations

It’s like nothing else on Earth.

The Scottish American

1 year 7 months ago

LIVE ELECTION COUNT RESULTS WEBSITE from The National, Glasgow. Live updated charts and maps. www.thenational.scot/news/18081785.live-general-election-2019-results/ LIVE ELECTION VIDEO FEEDS: www.facebook.com/Scottish-Politics-102194494592845/

LIVE: General Election 2019 Results

The polls are closed and counting is now underway across the UK. Follow the action all night as we keep you up to date on the results in Scotland.

The Scottish American

1 year 7 months ago

10 Dec 1868 - Artist, architect and designer Charles Rennie Mackintosh was born in Glasgow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVdLg5JNjss LEARN MORE ABOUT MACKINTOSH: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Rennie_Mackintosh

Who was Charles Rennie Mackintosh? 👨🏻

Artist. Architect. Designer. Who was Charles Rennie Mackintosh? Discover more about a true pioneer of modernism in our latest exhibition 'Charles Rennie Mack...

The Scottish American

1 year 7 months ago

9 DEC 1165 - King William I ("The Lion") became King of Scotland after the death of Malcolm IV. His story, from a personal viewpoint, and a lesson that nothing good can ever come from Scots submitting to the lordship or rule of the English. He is known for his Lion Rampant banner which was later developed into the Scottish Royal Flag known today. During his lifetime, William was known for building the Arbroath Abbey and his wars to keep Scottish the southern counties of Northumbria (Northeast England) which ultimately were unsuccessful. To make peace with the English, William chose to submit to the English crown setting a very bad precedent that would haunt Scotland in the coming centuries. William also married off (sold) his daughters to English Barons in an apparent attempt to make peace. One daughter being a great grandmother of mine and why I am part English (just a wee bit). Oh, the times have changed, thank goodness. WHAT IS OUR LESSON FOR TODAY? Never treat women like property and never place Scots in a position to have to yield to the ultimate lordship or rule of the English, because nothing good can ever come from it.…

William the Lion - Wikipedia

William the Lion (Mediaeval Gaelic: Uilliam mac Eanric (i.e. William, son of Henry); Modern Gaelic: Uilleam mac Eanraig), sometimes styled William I, also known by the nickname Garbh, "the Rough",[2] (c. 1142 – 4 December 1214) reigned as King of Scots from 1165 to 1214. He had the second-longest ...

The Scottish American

1 year 7 months ago

8 DEC 1542 - Mary, Queen of Scots was born. VIDEO BIOGRAPHY: www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgZan7L871U WIKIPEDIA: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary,_Queen_of_Scots

Mary, Queen of Scots | Biography

Jacqui Rossi talks about Mary Queen of Scots reign from infancy, life in France and ultimate execution by Elizabeth I. #Biography Subscribe for more Biograph...

The Scottish American

1 year 8 months ago

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon opens Scotland's first ever university-style campus for disabled learners in Leith www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/education/first-minister-nicola-sturgeon-opens-scotlands-first-ever-university-style-campus-disabled-learners-leith-919908

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon opens Scotland's first ever university-style campus for disabled learners in Leith

Upmo is a non-profit organisation in Edinburgh which has been providing daily activities for adults with learning disabilities in Edinburgh and the Lothians for the last 19 years

The Scottish American

1 year 8 months ago

BBC News | Glasgow has been listed as the top cultural and creative centre in the UK in a report from the European Commission. Following in the top five were London, Bristol, Brighton and Manchester, with Edinburgh just missing out in sixth place. Dundee was the next Scottish city to be ranked, coming in 12th. Glasgow came first for "openness, tolerance and trust" and "cultural participation and attractiveness". The study ranks 190 cities in 30 European countries on various factors. www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-50316325

Glasgow named cultural and creative 'centre' of UK

European report ranks 190 cities in 30 countries on their "cultural vibrancy" and "creative economy."

The Scottish American

1 year 8 months ago

12 Nov 1869 - THIS DAY IN SCOTTISH HISTORY Edinburgh University first admitted women to the study of medicine. Sophia Jex-Blake, was the first practicing female doctor in Scotland and led the campaign as a student to secure women access to a University education for herself and six other women, collectively known as the Edinburgh Seven. Though Jex-Blake passed her exams, she was not allowed to graduate as regulations prevented women from actually serving on the wards. Petitions to the management failed to convince them to change the rules. Jex-Blake eventually managed to obtain her licence from the Dublin College of Physicians, and devoted her life to promoting the cause of female medicine, together with an active role in the women's suffrage movement. MORE ABOUT JEX-BLAKE: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sophia_Jex-Blake MORE ABOUT THE EDINBURGH SEVEN: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_Seven

Sophia Jex-Blake - Wikipedia

Sophia Louisa Jex-Blake (21 January 1840 – 7 January 1912) was an English physician, teacher and feminist.[1] She led the campaign to secure women access to a University education when she and six other women, collectively known as the Edinburgh Seven, began studying medicine at the University of ...

The Scottish American

1 year 8 months ago

Where is the Respect for Scotland? It does not exist. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMQZUAmd93E

Where's the respect for Scotland?

Contempt for Scotland in the UK is blatant ... simply turn on your telly 📺 Courtesy of Sarah Mackie

The Scottish American

1 year 8 months ago

John Bercow, recently retired speaker of the House of Commons (UK Parliament), is speaking out. Bercow believes former Prime Minister David Cameron thinks he was born to rule. He also said the public was not demanding a Brexit referendum but Cameron did it just to quiet those in his party. www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/nov/09/john-bercow-david-cameron-born-to-rule-brexit-referendum?CMP=share_btn_fb&fbclid=IwAR0W6gKN9M6aZa_j2cxJOiyvkBzEm_4PIWRrWHV9gHwYixZgUO3MZe2Xp2Y

David Cameron thinks he is born to rule, says John Bercow

Exclusive: Ex-Speaker says Brexit referendum was called to quell ‘chuntering’ in the Tories

The Scottish American

1 year 8 months ago

General Election: Nicola Sturgeon lists demands to Jeremy Corbyn. - The National. www.thenational.scot/news/18025489.general-election-nicola-sturgeon-lists-demands-jeremy-corbyn/

It has to be indyref2 ... SNP campaign launch sees FM set out demands to Corbyn

NICOLA Sturgeon has told Jeremy Corbyn she will work with him in a “progressive alliance” to keep Boris Johnson out of Number 10.

The Scottish American

1 year 8 months ago

12 DEC - UK GENERAL ELECTION for the UK Parliament. www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRxUhGetEPQ

General election 2019: The voting system explained - BBC News

The UK election date is set for 12 December 2019. But how does voting in a general election actually work? Motion graphics by Jacqueline Galvin Produced by S...

The Scottish American

1 year 8 months ago

The Balmoral Classic November 16 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania USA Pittsburgh, PA PA United States An annual event held In Pittsburgh each Fall, featuring the US Junior Solo Bagpiping and Drumming Championships, plus an Evening Concert with internationally recognized Celtic performance ensemble Eabhal. balmoralschoolofpiping.org/balmoral-classic/

The Balmoral Classic Bagpiping and Drumming Championships

The Balmoral Classic is an annual event held In Pittsburgh, featuring the US Junior Solo Bagpiping and Drumming Championships, and an Evening Concert.

The Scottish American

1 year 8 months ago

This is the best live feed we can find at the moment. Due to high internet traffic the feed is off and on. Also full rally videos on www.IndyRef2020.com after. youtu.be/SwdoHQ2FKoo

Indyref2020 - 02-11-2019

Join us for the Indyref2020 Rally live from George Square.