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May 8, 20234 min read

The Coronation

King Charles III, the first King Charles we have had since 1685. How did a coronation in 2023 compare to one in 1649? How different was it?

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Feb 13, 20222 min read

From the poetry of Robert Burns to the famous Gretna Green blacksmith shop, Scotland loves love!

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Jan 25, 20223 min read

Burns Night is a national holiday that celebrates the life and achievements of Robert Burns, one of Scotland's most famous poets.

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Dec 31, 20213 min read

There's nowhere like Scotland to celebrate the New Year! But what do we do at Hogmanay? It's believed many of our Hogmanay celebrations...

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Dec 17, 20212 min read

The Battle of Clifton Moor was a Jacobite victory on the 18th of Dec 1745. That year, the Jacobites had Christmas in Glasgow!

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Nov 29, 20213 min read

Saint Andrews Day in Scotland is celebrated on the 30th of November, honouring the day he was crucified. Saint Andrew is the patron saint...

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