
Pipe and drum bands have become a popular symbol of Scottish ethnicity, as they are seen as “an extension of the Victorian ideal of theRead More
Pipe and drum bands have become a popular symbol of Scottish ethnicity, as they are seen as “an extension of the Victorian ideal of theRead More
Burns Night is a recognition of the life and poetry of Robert Burns (January 25, 1759 – July 21, 1796), Scotland’s National Bard and theRead More
Scotland’s’ Bard and a Festive Tradition Born in Alloway, Scotland, on January 25, 1759, Robert Burns was the first of William and Agnes Burnes’ sevenRead More
The second week of the trip was a little less eventful than the first. In hindsight, I would have skipped much of what I didRead More
In honor of International Women’s Day 2018 I thought I would take an aside from the fitness posts and add a quick post about Scotland’sRead More
James Cosmo is a talented Scottish actor who is perhaps best known for playing “kilted” dads. Like many fans of Scottish history, I am awaitingRead More