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History of Kilts Worn in Battle
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There is no documentation for the kilts we know today before 1575. There are many kilt like clothing that is worn with armour, like that a Roman soldier would wear. Or The Leine Croich or belted saffr...
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Royal Middleton Roots
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Gordon Casely, a heritage consultant in Aberdeen, has inadvertently discovered that Prince William was a direct descendant of a 17th century Middleton from the small town of Luthermuir in south Aberd...
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Lady Agnew of Lochnaw
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At the weekend, whilst trying to entertain my mum on a visit down to Edinburgh, I visited the National Galleries for the first time. There's a great collection of artwork there, a lot of lovely pieces...
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Scottish Clan Events Map for 2011 - Updated for North A...
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View 2011 Highland Games and Scottish Events in a larger map We've updated our Scottish Clan Events Map 2011 to now include Highland Games and events that are happening across the USA and Canada. I...
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Argentina Has Highest Population of Scottish Descent Ou...
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I just found out that outside of the English speaking world, Argentina has the largest number of people of Scottish descent, which I thought was pretty interesting. The Argentine-Scot population curre...
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World's First Colour Photo of Tartan Ribbon
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This picture of tartan ribbon is pretty unique as it is world's first ever colour photograph. The three colour method, which is the basis of virtually all practical colour processes, was suggested by...
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Scottish Clan Events Map for 2011
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View 2011 Highland Games in a larger map...
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Multi-million pound makeover for Carbunkle Award winner
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Highland Council has given the go ahead for John O'Groats to receive a £6.5 million face lift from the Manchester based Natural Retreats. Work is expected to start sometime next year and the compan...
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Shetland Island named in top 10 places on earth to visi...
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One of the world's leading travel guides has named the Shetland Islands as one of the top 10 regions on earth to visit. The Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2011 places the islands at number six in the...
Topics: Shetland
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Inuits could be saviours of seal skin sporrans
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A ban on the trade of seal products by the European Union put an end to the continuation of the sale of traditional seal skin sporrans which are a vital part of Highland dress. However, a loophole i...
Topics: sporrans