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The National William Wallace Monument at Stirling...
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Edinburgh festival celebrates its 75th year.
Thousands of performers from across the world are in Scotland for the world's largest arts gathering.
www.euronews.com/2022/08/06/edinburgh-festival-celebrates-its-75th-year-with-more-than-3000-shows-to-choose-from
Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edinburgh_International_Festival
Official Website: www.eif.co.uk/
Edinburgh festival celebrates its 75th year with over 3,000 shows
Thousands of performers from across the world are in Scotland for the world's largest arts gathering.
ANNOUNCED TODAY - TUES 28 JUNE 2022
19 October 2023
DATE IS SET for IndyRef2 - Scottish Independence Referendum
'Should Scotland be an independent country?'
FREE LIVE WALKING TOUR - The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
Thurs, June 30 | 12 Noon Eastern Time USA (-5 UTC)
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King Robert the Bruce Statue, Stirling Castle Battle of Bannockburn - Day 1 On 23 and 24 June 1314 King of Scots Robert the Bruce defeated the English Army under Edward II. Edward II mobilised a massive military machine: summoning 2,000 horse and 25,000 infantry from England, Ireland and Wales. Although probably only half the infantry turned up, it was by far the largest English army ever to invade Scotland. The Scots common army numbered around 6000, with a small contingent on horseback. It was divided into four "divisions" or schiltroms (massive spear formations), led by King Robert Bruce, his brother, Edward, and his nephew, Sir Thomas Randolph, Earl of Moray. Despite being vastly outnumbered, Robert the Bruce chose his ground well and masterminded a tremendous victory over the English army. Over the two days of battle, Edward’s army was repeatedly thwarted by the Scots’ stubborn resistance, before finally finding themselves trapped by the surrounding terrain, with no room to manoeuvre their huge force. The result was an unprecedented rout of Edward’s army. However, the victory at Bannockburn did not secure peace and Edward II refused to recognise Robert as king of an independent Scotland. In 1320 Bruce organised for
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MAY 21-22 | East Tennessee USA
Smoky Mountain Scottish Festival and Games
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/SMSFHG
Website: SmokyMountainGames.org
The celebration features 57 clans and historical societies, nine entertainment bands, seven pipe and drum bands, 70 athletes, 22 merchandise vendors and seven food vendors.
APRIL - SCOTTISH AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
April 6th - National Tartan Day (in the USA)
-- Anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, the Scottish Declaration of Independence, which inspired the American Declaration of Independence.
LEARN MORE: www.scottishamerican.org/history#arbroath
NATO Warships arrived in Dundee, Scotland on Friday, March 4th as the Russian War on Ukraine intensifies. Dundee is on the east coast, on the North Sea, north of Edinburgh (the capital).
OUTLANDER SEASON 6 on STARZ
SUN, MARCH 6th
- Yes, the long awaited season 6 is finally coming out...
youtu.be/4IoDqpeQrdc
Outlander | Season 6 Official Trailer | STARZ
They have weathered tyranny and treachery, but a new danger awaits. Watch the official trailer for Outlander Season 6 and catch up anytime on the STARZ App b...
Scotland lifts All COVID Restrictions
youtu.be/fscol6S10O0
FULL VIDEO: youtu.be/4FFMM-y2bSc
Sturgeon at Holyrood on 18-Jan
COVID-19: All restrictions in Scotland to be lifted on Monday
All of Scotland's coronavirus restrictions introduced in response to the Omicron wave will be lifted next Monday.Scotland's First minister Nicola Sturgeon sa...
The Scottish American shared a video from the playlist Movies, TV, and Video Games.
Braveheart, William Wallace, and Robert the Bruce...
the differences between the fictional movie, myth, and real history.
BBC Comedy - The Scot Squad
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...
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.
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.
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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...
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...
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...
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
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April 6th is National Tartan Day in the USA
which celebrates the Declaration of Arbroath (the Scottish Declaration of Independence) upon which, 456 years later, our American Declaration of Independence was modeled after.
ONLINE DIGITAL RALLY - WATCH LIVE NOW:
www.facebook.com/ScottishIndependenceLiveEvents/videos/272775923747945/
What are you doing Saturday?!
Remember the 700th Anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath (the Scottish Declaration of Independence) with everyone else in Scotland and across the world together (Digitally/Online).
In the U.S.A., National Tartan Day, every April 6th, celebrates the Declaration of Arbroath which the American Declaration of Independence was modeled after 456 years later.
LEARN MORE: www.indyref2020.com/history#arbroath
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Scotland.
An aerial view looking across to the island of Scalpay sitting to the east of Tarbert on the Isle of Harris.
This full 360° aerial panorama has a wealth of detail. Spot the Caledonian Macbrayne ferry entering Loch Tarbert and look back onto Skye in the far distance. Scroll, pan and zoom to enjoy the beauty of the Outer Hebrides.
For a higher resolution experience, visit: www.scotland360.co.uk/Panos_Aerial.html
LIVE FROM AROUND SCOTLAND.
The UK is now officially no longer EU Citizens.
LIVE from around Scotland - Brexit vigils on Brexit Day, 31 Jan.
Multistreaming with restream.io/ Talking with Alan Crossan owner of Clutha Vaults about his support for Scottish independence and more... ***** Lives...
LIVE STREAM 11-Jan-2020 -- March for Scottish Independence in Glasgow.
Link to all live streams: livestream.com/independencelive
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
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
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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Tonight as the clock strikes midnight, many across the world will sing the Scottish song: "Auld Lang Syne" by Robert Burns, famous poet of Scotland.
The song explained: youtu.be/_xWxyxsVAsQ
Dougie MacLean singing: youtu.be/sMFnqj6aFwY
Rod Stewart singing: youtu.be/Al7ONqrdscY
MORE INFO: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Auld_Lang_Syne
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.
After months of wrangling in parliament, the prime minister has finally got MPs to back his Brexit deal. With a newly elected majority government, the new Wi...
An excellent UK General Election song!
ELECTION RESULTS CHARTS & MAPS from The National, Glasgow. www.thenational.scot/news/18081785.live-general-election-2019-results/
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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...
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 (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 ...
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...
7 December 521
THIS DAY IN SCOTTISH HISTORY
Saint Columba of the Celtic Church was known as the Apostle to Scotland, is believed to have been born in Donegal, Ireland today. LEARN MORE, WATCH VIDEOS: www.scottishamerican.org/history/faith#celtic-christianity
In the Dark Ages, Columba established a school on the Scottish Isle of Iona training missionaries and students in the Bible, arts, and sciences that was famous throughout Europe. He is credited with training a movement of missionaries which converted to Christianity the pagan Picts, Welsh, and Angles of England.
The December 2019 issue of Scotland Correspondent is out now! bit.ly/37WcbpV
More than 200 pages of greats photos, stories and video about all things Scottish...and it's free!
GET THE LATEST ON THE 12 DEC GENERAL ELECTION:
www.ScottishPolitics.info/elections
Scots raise £3.9m for Children in Need TV appeal
A TOTAL of £3.9 million has been raised in Scotland for this year’s Children In Need TV appeal.
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
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
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."
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 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 ...
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
Try to ignore the “regional”, and the fact that it’s framed as the Tories vs Labour. This is a new full-sample (1060) poll from YouGov today, and wow. (The left-hand bar in each p…
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
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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.
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...
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