World Photo Day
Today is another of those “Who Knew” holidays. I was recently talking to someone about…
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National Day of the Unicorn
Get ready to dive into the magical world of unicorns on National Unicorn Day, celebrated…
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It’s Burns Night!
Burns Night commemorates the life of the bard (poet) Robert Burns, who was born…
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Greyfriar’s Bobby Day!
When we were in Scotland a couple years ago, we walked to Edinburgh Castle and…
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The Fiery Spectacle of Burghead’s Burning of the Clavie!
On January 11th, the quaint town of Burghead in Moray transforms into a scene from…
Red Hackle Day
Today is Red Hackle Day. This annual celebration on 5 January commemorates the award to The…
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First Foot on Hogmanay
In Scottish folklore, the first-foot is the first person to enter the home of a…
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Journey Through Scotland’s Enchanting Christmas History!
From ancient solstice celebrations to Victorian revivals, Scotland’s Christmas story is a tapestry of traditions…
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Pan Am Flight 103 (Lockerbie)
The Lockerbie Cairn, through its 270 blocks of red Scottish sandstone, memorializes the 270 lives…
It Was the Worst of Days and the Best of Days: December 18.
I was always very proud of my paternal grandmother. In the early part of the…