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Edinburgh Festivals & The Fringe
Back for another spectacle in 2024, the Edinburgh Festivals are set to bring a wave of colour and soaring excitement to the city. The Edinburgh International Festival is renowned world-wide and sees thousands of tourists and locals alike come together to enjoy a month of art shows and performances across Scotland’s capital. Edinburgh Festivals 2023/24 […]
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‘National Tartan Day’
April 6th is National Tartan Day—a day for celebrating the contributions to our country of the more than four million Canadians who have Scottish ancestry. Canada joins with many other countries around the world today in recognizing the achievements of their citizens who hail from Scotland. National Tartan Day is marked annually on April 6, the […]
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Tartan and Kilts
Name five iconic things about Scotland, and chances are one of them will be tartan or a kilt! We’re well known for men in kilts, but it’s so much more than just something to wear – it’s a historic piece of clothing which has stood the test of time. These days you can find tartan […]
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Things to Do in Kenmore, Scotland
Whether you’re planning to stay in Kenmore for a day or a week, you’ll find that there’s always something to do in this beautiful lochside town. By: Graham Grieve Over the past 25+ years Graham has travelled the length and breadth of the country on camping overnighters, hillwalking adventures, road trips and random getaways. During […]
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RMM Grade 3 World Bagpipe Championship Trip 2023
Have you ever heard a traditional Pipe Band? If not, it’s a sight and sound to behold, and when played at a very high level is both exciting and brilliant. The Robert Malcolm Memorial Grade 3 Pipe Band, based out of Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada, is the “Junior Band” for the Simon Fraser University Pipe […]
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THE CROWN FILM LOCATIONS IN SCOTLAND
It’s no secret that the Royal Family have had a long lasting love affair with Scotland. Follow in the footsteps of royalty as you explore the Scottish film locations featured in Season 4 of the Netflix smash hit series, The Crown. Discover the landscapes that provided the backdrop for the popular series, as well as the […]
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Celtic Canada Spring 2022
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FANTASTIC ARTS AND CULTURE EVENTS IN 2022
Do you know what kind of entertainment you like, but not where to go and see it in Scotland? Then you’re in the right place! Scotland is the perfect stage for all kinds of events, so here’s a round-up of just some of what you can experience, including music, theatre, dance, art and comedy festivals. […]
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10 REASONS TO VISIT THE HIGHLANDS THIS AUTUMN
As the nights draw in and the cosy log fires are lit, where better to take an autumn break than in the Highlands? Gone are the long days of summer, but don’t despair. Autumn is truly a magical time in the Highlands. September often brings bright skies, dry weather, cosy evenings and many natural wonders – […]
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Isle of Harris
Many thanks to Graham Grieve – My Voyage Scotland who has been kind enough to share the following blog with us – The Isle of Harris – home to the famous distillery and Harris Tweed Shop is a must-see stop on your Scottish adventure. This Outer Hebridean island to this day has rich traditions, iconic scenery […]