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Goats’ Cheese, Potato & Bacon Soda Bread
Ingredients: 175g self-raising flour 175g grated Maris Piper potato 100g goats’ cheese 1 tsp sea salt 50g pancetta lardons 2 tsp English mustard powder 2 medium free-range eggs 3 tbsp whole milk 4 scallions, chopped Method: Set your oven to 190°C. Place the flour, mustard powder and sea salt into a mixing bowl and whisk […]
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The Scottish Company
With Fall fast approaching and Christmas just around the corner, many of you may be ready to hit the stores and browse the internet. If you’re looking for something cozy and warm for yourself or maybe looking for that perfect gift for your favourite Celtic friend, The Scottish Company has many specially curated products from […]
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GLASGOW 2018 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
Planning a visit to Scotland for the Glasgow 2018 European Championships? Find out everything you need to know before your trip with these handy questions and answers, including which sports you can see, ideas for great places to stay and what else you can do while you’re in Scotland. 1. WHAT IS THE EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS? […]
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FIND YOUR INNER AVENGER: 8 AWESOME SUPERHERO ACTIVITIES
Where do superheroes go on holiday? Scotland of course! To celebrate Edinburgh featuring as a location in the newly released blockbuster movie Marvel’s Avengers: Infinity War we’ve come up with a few suggestions for holiday ideas that will perfectly match your very own superhero traits. From strength and agility to speed and endurance, you’ll be able to put […]
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Highland Games
What do you get when you combine international athletes, local communities and visitors at a Highland games? A warm welcome and a cracking family-friendly day out! The Highland Games are getting closer and in preparation for the activities plan your trip today! With Highland Festivals taking place from BC to Nova Scotia and beyond you have your pick… […]
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Hit the road: Five fantastic driving routes for 2018
It’s not the destination, it’s the journey goes the old adage. It may be a well-worn cliché, but when that journey finds you road tripping through a landscape as epic as Scotland’s, it’s hard to think of a truer statement. A road trip isn’t just the secret to awakening your spirit of adventure. From a […]
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12 stunning pub walks in Scotland
Walking in Scotland might be one of the best ways to explore, but it’s also guaranteed to work up your appetite! Luckily you won’t have to travel far in Scotland to find somewhere special to rest your legs and recharge your batteries. Even in remote corners of the country, you’ll find traditional pubs and coaching […]
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Investigate Loch Ness, star of ITV drama, The Loch.
Siobhan Finneran as DCI Lauren Quigley and Laura Fraser as Annie Redford in The Loch ©ITV. Loch Ness in the Highlands is the stunning backdrop for ITV drama, The Loch. The appeal of mysterious Loch Ness and the spectacular surrounding countryside play an important role in this murder mystery thriller as detectives Annie Redford, played by Laura Fraser, and […]
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ABOUT WHISKY AND THE HISTORY OF SCOTCH MALT WHISKY
Whisky, Scotland’s national drink, has been lovingly crafted throughout the country for centuries. There’s over 100 working distilleries operating today (and counting!), each making whisky in their own unique way. Learn more about the different types of whisky, find out how malt whisky is made and discover the history of this illustrious golden spirit. TYPES […]
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The 2017 Fergus Scottish Festival Lineup Will Leave You Tickled Tartan…
The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games is celebrating 72 years of Celtic contributions to 150 years of Canadian culture throughout the weekend of August 11th-13th in the beautiful, historic town of Fergus, Ontario. In honour of this incredible achievement you will enjoy a line-up of events filled with pipes, plaid, and pageantry… musical acts vary […]