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1 month 3 weeks 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

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1 month 3 weeks 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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1 month 3 weeks 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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2 months 2 days 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

2 months 2 weeks 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.

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2 months 2 weeks 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...

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2 months 2 weeks 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 ...

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2 months 3 weeks 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...

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3 months 1 week ago

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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.

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3 months 2 weeks 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

3 months 2 weeks 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."

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3 months 2 weeks 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 ...

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3 months 2 weeks 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

3 months 2 weeks 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

3 months 2 weeks 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.

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3 months 2 weeks 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

3 months 3 weeks 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

3 months 3 weeks 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.

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4 months 8 hours ago

THIS DAY IN SCOTTISH HISTORY - 1740 October 29 Diarist and biographer James Boswell was born in Parliament Square, Edinburgh. He is best known for his account of the life of his friend Samuel Johnson - considered by many to be the best biography written in the English language. WIKIPEDIA: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Boswell

James Boswell - Wikipedia

James Boswell, 9th Laird of Auchinleck (/ˈbɒzwɛl, -wəl/; 29 October 1740 – 19 May 1795), was a Scottish biographer, diarist, and lawyer, born in Edinburgh. He is best known for his biography of his friend and older contemporary, the English writer Samuel Johnson, which is commonly said to be t...

The Scottish American

4 months 23 hours ago

November 9 - 10 The Scottish American's HOMETOWN FESTIVAL: Mississippi Celtic Music Festival and Scottish Highland Games. On the Beautiful Mississippi Gulf Coast (resort & beaches oh yeah!). Located between New Orleans, Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama. www.mshighlandsandislands.org

MS Highlands and Islands Association of Celtic Gatherings

Mississippi Scottish Highlands and Islands Association of Celtic Gatherings

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4 months 1 day ago

THIS DAY IN SCOTTISH HISTORY - 1880 October 28 Dr Henry Faulds, a Scots medical missionary from Beith, Ayrshire, published a letter in “Nature” giving the first evidence of the uniqueness of fingerprinting and its forensic potential in police work. WIKIPEDIA: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Faulds

Henry Faulds - Wikipedia

Henry Faulds (1 June 1843 – 24 March 1930) was a Scottish doctor, missionary and scientist who is noted for the development of fingerprinting.

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4 months 1 day ago

THIS DAY IN SCOTTISH HISTORY - 1562 October 28 The Battle of Corrichie was fought near Meikle Tap, Aberdeenshire between the forces of George Gordon, 4th early of Huntly and Chief of Clan Gordon against the army of Mary Queen of Scots. The Gordons were defeated. WIKIPEDIA: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Corrichie

Battle of Corrichie - Wikipedia

The Battle of Corrichie, also known as the Battle of Corrichy was a battle fought near Meikle Tap, near Aberdeen, Scotland, on 28 October 1562. It was fought between the forces of George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly, chief of Clan Gordon against the forces of Mary, Queen of Scots under James Stewart,....

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4 months 1 day ago

THIS DAY IN SCOTTISH HISTORY - 1922 October 28 Novelist Cliff Hanley was born in Glasgow. He wrote the words to the tune Scotland the Brave and, using the pen-name Henry Calvin, he achieved success in the US and Canada for a series of thrillers. VIDEO: youtu.be/_96v_SFEz6E WIKIPEDIA: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cliff_Hanley SCOTLAND THE BRAVE: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scotland_the_Brave

Charlie Zahm - Scotland the Brave

From the "Out of the Mists" DVD produced and directed by Michael Fitch, this song was filmed in Kinlochleven, Scotland (the Highlands) in 2002 and highlights...

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4 months 1 day ago

THIS DAY IN SCOTTISH HISTORY - 1794 October 28 Dr Robert Liston was born in West Lothian. He was a pioneering surgeon known as the ‘fastest knife in the West’ for his speed and skill at amputations at a time when time was a major factor in reducing pain and survival of patients. He was the first person to carry out a surgical operation in Britain with the aid of anaesthetic. WIKIPEDIA: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Liston

Robert Liston - Wikipedia

Robert Liston (28 October 1794 – 7 December 1847)[1] was a pioneering Scottish surgeon. Liston was noted for his skill in an era prior to anaesthetics, when speed made a difference in terms of pain and survival.[2][3]

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4 months 2 days ago

THIS DAY IN SCOTTISH HISTORY - 1854 October 27 William Alexander Smith, founder of the Boys’ Brigade, was born in Thurso. The Boys Brigade is a world-wide Christian youth scouts organization. As of 2018, there were 750,000 Boys' Brigade members in 60 countries. WIKIPEDIA: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Alexander_Smith_(Boys%27_Brigade)

William Alexander Smith (Boys' Brigade) - Wikipedia

Sir William Alexander Smith (27 October 1854 – 10 May 1914), the founder of the Boys' Brigade, was born in Pennyland House, Thurso, Scotland. He was the eldest son of Major David Smith and his wife Harriet. He and his siblings formed a family of three sons and one daughter.

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4 months 2 days ago

THIS DAY IN SCOTTISH HISTORY - 1728 October 27 Captain James Cook, who made the first detailed maps of Newfoundland, was the first recorded European to make contact with the eastern coastline of Australia and the Hawaiian Islands, as well as being the first European to circumnavigate New Zealand, was born in Yorkshire to Scottish parents. WIKIPEDIA: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Cook

James Cook - Wikipedia

Captain James Cook FRS (7 November 1728[NB 1] – 14 February 1779) was a British explorer, navigator, cartographer, and captain in the Royal Navy. He made detailed maps of Newfoundland prior to making three voyages to the Pacific Ocean, during which he achieved the first recorded European contact ...

The Scottish American

4 months 2 days ago

Robert Burns - 1 hour BBC Radio Interview discussing the work of one of Scotland's greatest writer-poets. Round-table discussion with Murray Pittock of Univ of Glasgow, Robert Crawford of Univ of St Andrews, and Fiona Stafford of Univ of Oxford. www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0009kkn

In Our Time - Robert Burns - BBC Sounds

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the poetry, ideas and life of Robert Burns (1759-1796).

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4 months 2 days ago

Sat, Nov 2nd, Glasgow -- Nicola Sturgeon to speak at a IndyRef2020, kicking off the campaign for a new independence referendum, hosted by the pro-indy newspaper The National. This will mark the first time the SNP leader has addressed a public independence rally since 2014. The First Minister said: “I’m really looking forward to speaking at the #indyref2020 rally in George Square next Saturday afternoon – and I hope people from all over the country will come together and make Scotland’s voice heard.” www.thenational.scot/news/17992136.join-sturgeon-demand-indyref2-nationals-rally/

The National is hosting an indyref2 rally – and Nicola Sturgeon is speaking

NICOLA Sturgeon will fire up the Yes movement at The National’s first independence rally next week – as the campaign for a new referendum next…

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4 months 3 days ago

THIS DAY IN SCOTTISH HISTORY - 1911 October 26 Gaelic poet Sorley MacLean, considered by many as one of the major Scottish poets of the modern era, was born on the island of Raasay. WIKIPEDIA: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorley_MacLean

Sorley MacLean - Wikipedia

Sorley MacLean (Scottish Gaelic: Somhairle MacGill-Eain;[i][ii] 26 October 1911 – 24 November 1996) was a Scottish Gaelic poet, described by the Scottish Poetry Library as "one of the major Scottish poets of the modern era" because of his "mastery of his chosen medium and his engagement with the E...

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4 months 5 days ago

THIS DAY IN SCOTTISH HISTORY - 1796 October 24 Artist David Roberts, best known for his large oil paintings, depicting of Egypt and a favourite of Queen Victoria was born in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. WIKIPEDIA: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Roberts_(painter)

David Roberts (painter) - Wikipedia

David Roberts RA (24 October 1796 – 25 November 1864) was a Scottish painter. He is especially known for a prolific series of detailed lithograph prints of Egypt and the Near East that he produced from sketches he made during long tours of the region (1838–1840). These and his large oil paintin...

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4 months 6 days ago

THIS DAY IN SCOTTISH HISTORY - 1940 October 23 Poet, dramatist, jazz innovator and champion of the Scottish arts scene from the 1960s onwards, Tom McGrath was born in Rutherglen, Glasgow. WIKIPEDIA: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_McGrath_(playwright)

Tom McGrath (playwright) - Wikipedia

McGrath was born in Rutherglen, Glasgow.[2] During the mid 1960s he was associated with the emerging UK underground culture, participating in Alexander Trocchi's Project Sigma,[3] working as features editor of Peace News, and becoming founding editor of the International Times. During the early 1970...

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4 months 1 week ago

www.theguardian.com/politics/2019/oct/21/scottish-judges-delay-ruling-boris-johnson-contempt-of-court-case

Scottish judges delay ruling in Boris Johnson contempt of court case

Most senior judge says court needs to ensure PM does not try to block Brexit extension

The Scottish American

4 months 1 week ago

November 1-3 Moab, Utah USA Scots on the Rocks Moab Celtic Festival www.ScotsOnTheRocksMoab.org

Scots on the Rocks, Moab Celtic Festival

Come see a rich history of Scottish heritage in one of Southern Utah’s most beautiful places: Moab, UT!

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4 months 1 week ago

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Ian Blackford Tories laughing at broken promises of 2014 prove Scotland has been "shafted" again

eg. NI's special deal would allow fish to bypass UK tarrifs into the EU and undercut the Scottish fisherman, yet again by the Tories this deal betrays Scotti...

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4 months 1 week ago

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LIVE MPs debate new Brexit deal: 19 October 2019

The House of Commons usually sits from Monday to Friday. However, on Saturday 19 October the House will be sitting to discuss the new Brexit deal. Why is the...

The Scottish American

4 months 1 week ago

BREXIT UPDATE before tommorow's Super Saturday Special (and rare) Session of the UK Parliament... www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZEus2reqMM SEE OUR BREXIT NEWS SECTION: www.ScottishAmerican.org/politics#brexitstorm

Johnson's New Brexit Deal Explained (and Will it Pass) - Brexit Explained

Yesterday UK and EU finally reached a new agreement for Brexit. While substantially similar to the deal that May secured last year, there are some major diff...

The Scottish American

4 months 1 week ago

BBC Evening News - Brexit Segment - good update. www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVC1WXtA5FQ MORE ABOUT BREXIT: www.ScottishAmerican.org/politics

Brexit: Boris Johnson agrees new Brexit deal with EU - BBC News

The UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson declared earlier today that he'd struck a new Brexit agreement with the European Union -- 'a great new deal' in his words...