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Saturday 31 May 2008

Scottish Whelk Gatherers


An old view of Scottish Whelk Gatherers.

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Scottish Postmen


An old view of a Scottish Village Postman.


An old view of a Scottish Highland Postman.

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Friday 30 May 2008

Scottish Creel Pony


An old view of a Scottish Creel Pony.

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Thursday 29 May 2008

Scottish Church Pipe Organ


Scottish Church Pipe Organ. Danish built Frobenius pipe organ installed in Canongate Church, Edinburgh, Scotland, in memory of the late Very Rev Dr Ronald Selby Wright.

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Monday 26 May 2008

Be a part of Scottish history and own the Official Jewish Tartan


Be a part of Scottish history and own the Official Jewish Tartan. It's finally arrived! For over 300 years Scots Jews have waited for their own tartan and now, here it is! The official Jewish Tartan is an authentic Scottish made tartan created by Heritage Experts and Rabbis. It is the only Scottish Jewish Tartan approved and registered by the Scottish Tartans Authority and it is available direct from Jewishtartan.com or internationally renowned weavers Lochcarron of Scotland.
Initiated by Rabbi Mendel Jacobs, the only Scottish born Rabbi living in Scotland, it's 100 per cent Kosher, being a non wool-linen mix, and as it incorporates many aspects of Scottish-Jewish cultural and religious history, it is the perfect representation of our heritage. Rabbi Mendel said: "For over three hundred years Scots Jews have waited for their own tartan and now here it is. Scotland has a rich tapestry of culture and history and for many years has welcomed other people into its midst. " The Jewish people have been an integral part of Scottish Culture for more than 300 years, with the first Jew recorded in Edinburgh in 1691. In Scotland, the Jews were never persecuted and there were no pogroms, no Holocaust, no national or state sponsored antisemitic laws. When England was burning and exiling its Jews in the Middle Ages, Scotland provided a safe haven from English and European anti-
Semitism." "As well as being a non-woolen 100 per cent Kosher mix, the colours, weave and number of threads in the Jewish Tartan have all been picked for their relevance to Judaism. Rabbi Mendel said: "The blue and white represents the colours of the Israeli and Scottish flag with the central gold line representing the gold from the Biblical Tabernacle, the Ark of the Covenant and the many ceremonial vessels. The silver is from the decorations that adorn the Scroll of the Law and the red represents the traditional red Kiddush wine. There are seven lines in the central motif and three in the flag representations, both numbers of great significance. Director of the Scottish Tartans Authority Brian Wilton said: "We have been working on this with Rabbi Mendel, since the start of the year and he believes it will be popular, not only in Scotland, but around the world. Generations of Scots are of the Jewish faith so there is no reason why it shoudn't be." Although some other bodies have now expressed an interest in creating a similar tartan, the Scottish Tartans authority say there can be only one official Jewish Tartan. Brian added: "We only have one Jewish Tartan on the register and it's certainly a case of first come first served. We couldn't register two tartans with exactly the same name." Internationally renowned weavers Lochcarron of Scotland through the recommendation of The Scottish Tartans Authority have vested an interest in manufacturing the Jewish Tartan. Rabbi Mendel runs Scotland's fastest growing synagogue and is one of the emisaries of the Chabad Lubavitch movement, the largest Jewish outreach organisation in the world.
The Jewish Tartan arrived in time for Israel's 60th anniversary celebrations.

Thursday 22 May 2008

Scottish Mystery Tour


Scottish Mystery Tour. Classic British Sports Cars at a popular Scottish Visitor Attraction for their starting point for a Mystery Tour of Scotland.

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Tuesday 20 May 2008

Two Scottish Icons


The Forth Railway Bridge and a Scottish Sheepdog. Two Scottish Icons in one wee video of Scotland. Tour Scotland on the best Scottish Tours.

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Saturday 17 May 2008

Best Scottish Garden Plants


Best Scottish Garden Plants. Garden Plants for Scotland. Scotland is one of the best places in the world to garden. Its maritime climate, ample rainfall, and the rarity of severe droughts and really hot weather mean that huge numbers of plants grow well there. But the climate varies considerably, from the colder, wetter, windier mountainous areas to the west coast where tender plants can be grown outdoors all year round, and choosing plants that are suited to the local conditions is critical to success. Kenneth Cox and Raoul Curtis-Machin have evaluated the performance of thousands of plants in gardens all over Scotland, drawing on the knowledge and experience of many gardeners and nurserymen, and in this book they describe, with over 800 photographs, the most reliable shrubs, conifers, trees, fruit and perennials for Scotland. In this book Scottish gardeners will find accurate information and hundreds of great plants ideally suited to where they live. Garden Plants for Scotland.

The Scottish Gardener. Gardens can have many different functions: some exist to provide food or medicines, some for pleasure and recreation, while others serve to proclaim their owners' status, wealth and taste. People garden for a variety of reasons, and The Scottish Gardener looks at herbalists, plant collectors, nurserymen, botanists, artists and gardener's gardens. It explores monastic gardens, royal gardens, walled gardens and town and village gardens historically up to the present day. By focusing on sixty out of the thousands of Scottish gardens, this book asks if there is a distinctive tradition of Scottish gardening, how this has developed over time, and how it has been shaped by the climate, conflicts and changing fashions. The emphasis is very much on how gardeners stamp their own character on their gardens, so it is private not public gardens which are featured here. Information is given on visiting the gardens. The Scottish Gardener is illustrated throughout with Ray Cox's stunning colour photographs. The Scottish Gardener.

Scottish Plants for Scottish Gardens. Scottish Plants for Scottish Gardens.

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Scottish Fishing Industry Ancestry Tours


Scottish Fishing Industry Ancestry Tours on a small group tour of Scotland.

Friday 16 May 2008

Scottish Barge


An old view of a horse drawn Scottish barge on the Forth and Clyde Canal.

Best Scottish Harbour Hostel


Best Scottish Harbour Hostel. Cullen Harbour Hostel. On this rugged stretch of the Moray Firth, open to the sea and the sky, we have carefully built, in stone and wood, a traditional self-catering cottage and a ten bed hostel, to provide simple and comfortable accommodation for folk to take advantage of the wonderfully outdoor experience that this environment offer.Clean, spacious, warm accommodation for self-catering groups and individuals, comprising; large dining kitchen with solid fuel Rayburn and electric cooker, two five bed dormitories, large washroom area comprising 3 toilets, shower room and bathroom. Washing machine and drying area. Good quality single bed, provided with a sheet bag liner, Kapoc pillow and wool blanket. Adjacent parking.

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Wednesday 14 May 2008

Scottish Liqueur Centre Sign


Scottish Liqueur Centre Sign. At the Scottish Liqueur Centre they make by hand their own recipe, original Scottish liqueurs using the finest natural ingredients, from Highland Malt Whisky, honey, cream and real fruit to the soft Perthshire water in which they carefully blend their products.

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Monday 12 May 2008

Scottish Gallows Tree


Scottish Gallows Tree. The gallows tree of Doune, which was blown over in 1878. The little burgh of Doune in Stirlingshire is a proud place, and worthy of its pride. It is the capital of Menteith, more properly Monteith, the mounth of the River Teith, which was once one of the great earldoms and divisions of ancient Scotland. Near by stands one of the finest castles in this, or any other, land. Doune had, inevitably, a stirring history. And it is an attractive place, attractively sited, old fashioned and authentic. Doune Castle.

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Saturday 10 May 2008

Scottish Transport Extravaganza


Win the car shown above at the Scottish Transport Extravaganza. The spectacular landscaped grounds of Glamis Castle are host to the annual Strathmore Vintage Vehicle Society's Scottish Transport Extravaganza. Eight hundredvintage cars and other vehicles are on display. This is an event not to be missed by motor enthusiasts. However, with many more attractions, numerous stalls, a craft tent, marching pipe bands and a children’s area, this is an all-round family day out.

David Lumsden Ancestry Tour of Scotland


David Lumsden Ancestry Tour of Scotland. This gravestone can be found in Burntisland Cemetery, Fife, Scotland. In loving memory of David Lumsden, Chief Traffic Inspector, Fife District, North British Railways, who died 22nd May, 1920, aged 59 years.

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Friday 9 May 2008

Scottish Topiary


Scottish Topiary. Fingask Castle in Perthshire is believed to hold the largest collection of topiary in Scotland.

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Thursday 8 May 2008

Scottish East Coast Fishing Boat


A Scottish Fishing Boat returning to Pittenweem Harbour on the East Coast of Scotland.

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Tuesday 6 May 2008

Janet Selkirk Ancestry Tour of Scotland


Janet Selkirk Ancestry Tour of Scotland. This gravestone can be found in the Old Kirkyard, Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland. In memory of Janet Selkirk, who died, August 19th, 1823.

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Monday 5 May 2008

Scottish Picts in Angus Scotland


Scottish Picts in Angus Scotland. Tour Brechin Scotland on the best Scottish Tours. A Visitor Centre which tells the story of Scotland's ancient Pictish tribes, a warrior people who roamed Angus nearly two thousand years ago. Discover their stories, battles, music, art. These 1st Millennium settlers in Angus left us a mysterious legacy of carved stones, bearing their iconic images of birds, beasts, warriors and symbols, which to this day watch over the landscape all around the county. Follow the Angus Pictish Trail for a fascinating tour of these important sites. Pictavia is set in the beautiful countryside park at Brechin Castle Centre. Facilities include a restaurant, play area and retail outlet.

Tales of the Picts. For many centuries the people of Scotland have told stories of their ancestors, a mysterious tribe called the Picts. This ancient Celtic speaking people, who fought off the might of the Roman Empire, are perhaps best known for their Symbol Stones ? images carved into standing stones left scattered across Scotland, many of which have their own stories. Here for the first time these tales are gathered together with folk memories of bloody battles, chronicles of warriors and priestesses, saints and supernatural beings. From Shetland to the Border with England, these ancient memories of Scotland?s original inhabitants have flourished since the nation?s earliest days and now are told afresh, shedding new light on our ancient past. Tales of the Picts (Luath Storyteller) (Luath Storyteller).

The Picts and the Scots at War. The Picts are perhaps the most enigmatic and poorly understood of all the peoples of early medieval Britain. Nick Aitchison illuminates all aspects of their mysterious world in this book including the nature of Pictish kingship and the aristocracy, warfare and everyday life. The shadowy world of Pictish religion and mythology, pagan and Christian, is also investigated, as is the decline of the Picts and the reasons for the dominance of the Scots. Illustrated with vivid scenes of Pictish sites and works of art, including their internationally famous sculptures, this study is full of fresh insights for anyone fascinated by the mysteries of the Dark Ages or the drama of early Scottish history. The Picts and the Scots at War.

Pictish Warrior AD 297-841. The origins of the Picts are an interesting and hotly debated topic. Fundamentally, they were Celts, and numerous similarities exist between Welsh, Irish and British contemporaries. Their role as an enemy of Rome and their place in Dark Age Britain is often underrated. The Pictish warrior was not ordinary, he was noble, and warfare was enshrined in law as the duty and privilege of the landed aristocracy only. The warrior, whether one of the king's household troop, or a member of a wandering mercenary band, was part of an identifiable and close-knit unit. In these fraternities the warriors lived, ate, slept, fought and died together. This volume shows how, despite this, group cohesion does not seem to have been a military strong point and the emphasis for the warrior was on individual skill in single combat. Pictish Warrior AD 297-841 (Warrior).

The Art of the Picts. Sculpture and Metalwork in Early Medieval Scotland. A sustained art historical analysis of the work of the Picts, perhaps the least well known of the Celtic peoples, who occupied north-eastern Scotland between the 6th and 9th centuries. The only real traces of their society are stone cross slabs and some silverwork, all engraved with symbols. The Art of the Picts: Sculpture and Metalwork in Early Medieval Scotland.

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Sunday 4 May 2008

Scottish Steeple


Tour Scotland on the best Scottish Tours. The skyline of Montrose, Angus, Scotland, is dominated by the 220 foot steeple, designed by James Gillespie Graham and built between 1832 and 1834.

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John Bell Ancestry Tour of Scotland


John Bell Ancestry Tour of Scotland. This gravestone can be found in Montrose Old Churchyard, Angus, Scotland. 1827, John Bell Ship Master.

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Saturday 3 May 2008

Scottish Cantilever Bridge


Scottish Cantilever Bridge. The Forth Bridge is a cantilever, railway bridge over the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland.

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Scottish Suspension Bridge


Scottish Suspension Bridge. The Forth Road Bridge is a suspension bridge in east central Scotland. The bridge, built in 1964, spans the Firth of Forth, connecting the capital city Edinburgh at South Queensferry to Fife at North Queensferry.

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Scottish Clock Tower


South Queensferry Clock Tower, Scotland. The High Street, dating from the 1600s, with clock-tower built in 1720.

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Scottish Ship That Never Sailed


Because of its location, jutting into the Firth of Forth, scotland, and its long, narrow shape, Blackness Castle has been called, the ship that never sailed. The north and south towers are often named stem and stern, with the central tower called the main mast.

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Thursday 1 May 2008

Classic Scotland Tours


Classic Scotland Tour. To the Hebrides. Samuel Johnson's Journey to the Western Islands and James Boswell's Journal of a Tour. Samuel Johnson and James Boswell spent the autumn of 1773 touring through the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland as far west as the islands of Skye, Raasay, Coll, Mull, Inchkenneth and Iona. Both kept detailed notes of their impressions, and later published separate accounts of their journey. These works contain some of the finest pieces of travel writing ever produced: they are also magnificent historical documents as well as portraits of two extraordinary men of letters. Together they paint a vivid picture of a society which was still almost unknown to the Europe of the Enlightenment. Entertaining, profound, and marvellously readable, they are a valuable chronicle of a lost age and a fascinating people. For the first time, Ronald Black's edition brings together Johnson's and Boswell's accounts of each of the six stages of the two men's journey - Lowlands, Skye, Coll, Mull and back to the mainland. Illustrated with prints by Thomas Rowlandson, it includes a critical introduction, translations of the Latin texts and brief notes. To the Hebrides: Samuel Johnson's Journey to the Western Islands and James Boswell's Journal of a Tour.

Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland. On a 663-mile journey through the Scottish Lowlands and southwestern Highlands in the late summer and early autumn of 1803, Dorothy Wordsworth kept a journal. Travelling with her brother William and, for a short time, Samuel Coleridge, she recorded the adventures, sights and landscape of their trip. Her journal returns to print in this volume that provides black-and-white photographs of the Scottish scenes described. Carol Kyros Walker has captured these places in a photographic essay that follows each week of Wordsworth's journal entries. Walker also contributes an introduction to locate events of the journey within their historical setting and to explain the significance of this trip for the three participants; a discussion of Dorothy Wordsworth's skills as a writer; extensive notes to clarify her many allusions; and a map of the itinerary. Travelling in an eccentric Irish jaunting car, a rudimentary horse drawn vehicle, the Wordsworth party encountered assorted strangers and a wild countryside. Wordsworth presents a series of vignettes, a brutish ferryman beats her horse; solicitous Highland girls laugh as they choose dry clothes for her and her brother writes a poem about them; and a hermit's cell near Killin, with its moss decorations, stuffed foxes and wooden books covered with leather, fills her with wonder. Samuel Rogers and Walter Scott are alive in these pages and mix of historical figures also appears, including Rob Roy, William Wallace, Robert the Bruce and Robert Burns. Dorothy even incorporates early versions of her brother's poems in order to enhance own descriptions. Recollections of a Tour Made in Scotland.

Beyond the Tweed. A Tour of Scotland in 1858. Beyond the Tweed: A Tour of Scotland in 1858.

A Tour in Scotland and Voyage to the Hebrides, 1772. Originally published in 1776, Thomas Pennant's Tour in Scotland and 18th century. Written after his five month journey through mainland Scotland and the Western Isles in the summer of 1772, Pennant paints a vivid picture of Scotland during the last quarter of the 18th century. Pennant had an eye for detail, and the account of his journeys includes a wealth of material regarding the physical features of the landscape, architectural details of buildings and the historical associations and local customs of the places he visited. He also writes of the people he met and the places he stayed, thus adding a human dimension to his travelogue. A Tour in Scotland and Voyage to the Hebrides, 1772.

Summer Tours in Scotland. Glasgow to the Highlands. The Royal Route, 1897. Originally published in 1897. MacBrayne's official guide book, with Time tables, Map and list of Fares, follows the routes of all the steamers, identifying the points of interest and essential services. Contemporary illustrations in black-and-white are reproduced, along with maps of the routes. Summer Tours in Scotland: Glasgow to the Highlands: The Royal Route, 1897.

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