Tag: Scottish

Scottish Works — new to Edinburgh in September

A series of limited edition giclee prints on canvas based on original paintings first exhibited at the Fraser Gallery, St. Andrews, will be on view at Gleneagles Townhouse, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh from Tues. 5th Sept. — Sat. 30th September 2023. Unique amongst contemporary British artis...

Edinburgh vs. Glasgow: A Tale of Two Scottish Souls

In the heart of Scotland, Edinburgh and Glasgow stand as contrasting siblings, each exuding their own brand of charisma. These cities are not just destinations; they are experiences, embroidered with history and buzzing with modern life. Edinburgh — A Timeless Elegance Amidst a Dynamic Rhyt...

“A Scottish Adventure: Exploring the Magic of Edinburgh, Enchanting City and Beyond”

Welcome to Scotland, a land of awe-inspiring beauty, rich history, and captivating culture! Get ready for an unforgettable adventure with FlyBuddy’s ultimate guide to exploring this magnificent country. From the bustling streets of Edinburgh to the serene Highlands, join us on a journey throug...

The tale of the Scottish king and the hermit who saved his life

There’s a 900-year-old story about a king of Scotland and the lonely hermit who saved his life. Surviving only as scraps of tales and long-forgotten fables, the tale dates from the early days of Catholicism’s adoption by this scattered population — though the hermit in question liv...

A Scottish football fan dropped in the MLS — what could go wrong?

This could be an article in itself but….an area where I think Scottish football is similar is the overall standard. It’s subjective I know but the top MLS sides would do really well in Scotland and vice versa — you could easily argue that Rangers or Celtic would alway...

An Dà Shealladh: A Brief Look at the Second Sight in Scottish Folklore

Scottish highlanders have held a very strong belief that some people had the gift of ‘Second Sight’. The Gaelic name for this is an da shealladh, which translates as ‘Two Sights’, in reference to regular sight, and that of the spirit world. It may be the remains of ...

How I Feel Close to my Scottish Heritage

Ok, so if you’re like me, you might have grown up going to the Highland Games every year, listening to ‘Scotland the Brave’ keening through the fall breeze and pressuring your parents into buying you one of those enormous scones before you left. It was a simple way to connect to...

‘Tartle’: The Awkward Charm of a Scottish Social Quirk

*Disclosure: This article was assisted by AI technology. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and originality, some content may be influenced by the AI’s algorithms and data sources.* Introduction In the dance of social interactions, there’s a Scottish step known...