Terrifying tales and frightening facts from the home of Halloween
Halloween – a time for thrills, chills and scaring ourselves silly. But did you know that everyone’s favourite fright-filled holiday began in Ireland? Trace...
SCOTTISH HALLOWEEN TRADITIONS
Of all the seasonal holidays, Halloween is one of my favourites. It might not have the spiritual significance or inspire the same giddy expectation...
Scottish Ghosts, Myths & Legends
In Scotland, you can expect the unexpected. Be it in the tallest tower of an imposing castle, the darkest depths of a secluded forest,...
AN IRISH COUNTRY PRACTICE Patrick Taylor
“Patrick Taylor has become probably the most popular
Irish-Canadian writer of all time.”
—The Globe and Mail
“Taylor masterfully charts the small victories and defeats of...
Irish book retailer Kennys enters Canadian market
Since the Canadian dollar has dropped sharply in the last week, independent Irish retailer Kennys Bookshop (www.kennys.ie) have become one of the cheapest options...
Canadian travel professionals check out Winterfell and Northern Ireland
A group of top Canadian tour operators and travel agents – all specialists in group tours and responsible for making the travel arrangements for...
SCOTTISH WEDDING TRADITIONS
Have you always wanted to have a traditional Scottish wedding? There’s a lot more to it than just wearing a kilt! Learn about the...
TOP 10 WHISKY TASTING BARS IN GLASGOW
Glasgow has a long and proud connection to the whisky industry and a friendly atmosphere that trumps most cities. It’s the perfect place to...
Dunkirk – from a Historian’s Point of View
Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk emerged as the most popular movie ticket in the world on its opening weekend. Grossing over $366 million worldwide, the film...
Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples – Montréal celebrates the 10th anniversary of the United Nations...
The mayor of Montréal, Mr. Denis Coderre, accompanied by the Chief of the Assembly of First Nations of Quebec and Labrador (AFNQL), Mr. Ghislain Picard, highlighted Sept 13th, at the Palais...