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Who Knew? Scotland Invented Halloween!
IT SOUNDS like a bold claim to make, but evidence suggests that, if not for…
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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…
World Photo Day
Today is another of those “Who Knew” holidays. I was recently talking to someone about…
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Pan Am Flight 103 (Lockerbie)
The Lockerbie Cairn, through its 270 blocks of red Scottish sandstone, memorializes the 270 lives…