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Scaled models of Falkirk's Kelpies at their temporary home in NYC. Scaled models of Falkirk's impressive Kelpie statues have embarked on their first overseas tour, just in time for upcoming Scottis...

Topics: Falkirk, Horse, New York City, Tartan Day, The Kelpies

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Airline Reveals Tartan-Clad Plane

by Nadine Lee

Cabin crew sport tartan scarves in front of easyJet's new tartan-clad plane. A distinctive orange and black tartan-clad aircraft has been unveiled to mark a new early morning flight from Inverness ...

Topics: EasyJet, highland, Inverness, Kilts!, London Gatwick, Plane, scottish register of tartans, Tartan

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Hugh William Mackay, Chief of Clan Mackay Dies

by Nadine Lee

Lord Reay 1937-2013 It is with sadness that we announce the death of Hugh William Mackay, 14th Lord Reay, Baron Mackay and Chief of Clan Mackay. A distinguished parliamentarian, Mackay served in the...

Topics: Aeneas Simon Mackay, chief, European parliament, Gathering 2009, House of Lords, Hugh Mackay, Lord Reay, Mackay, Politics

Clan Campbell Mausoleum Restoration Begins

by Nadine Lee

The dome topped mausoleum in front of Kilmun Parish Church Work has begun on restoring the final resting place of twenty generations of Campbell chiefs. Built in 1798, the current mausoleum is on th...

Topics: Argyll, Argyll Mausoleum Ltd, Campbell, Holy Loch, Kilmun, Sir Duncan Campbell

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Mary, Queen of Scots Returns to Edinburgh

by Nadine Lee

Chambers Street, Edinburgh In August 1561 Mary, Queen of Scots returned to Edinburgh from France as a Catholic queen in a newly reformed Protestant Scotland. Initially greeted with crowds curious t...

Topics: Blairs Memorial Portrait, Earl of Moray, Elizabeth Curle, Elizabeth I, james vi, John Knox, Mary of Guise, Mary Queen of Scots, National Museum of Scotland, Penicuik Jewels, Reformation, Stewart

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Edinburgh Tattoo Delights Thousands

by Nadine Lee

Fireworks over Edinburgh Castle Throughout the month of August in Edinburgh, look up to the sky above Edinburgh Castle at approximately 10:30pm and you'll be greeted with a spectacular firework dis...

Topics: bagpipes, Edinburgh, Marching, Military Bands, Pipers, Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2013, Scottish Regiments, The Lone Piper

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Edinburgh Named Redheaded Capital of the UK

by Nadine Lee

Researchers from Britain's DNA have produced the first ever map of redheaded nations and cities, with Edinburgh coming out on top in full ginger bloom. The study found that 40% of the Scottish capita...

Topics: Red Hair, Edinburgh

Home to Hume

by Nadine Lee

Clan Hume Gathering at Hume Castle, 08/09/2013 Earlier in September Amanda and I traveled to the Scottish Borders to spend an afternoon at Hume Castle, where part of this years Clan Hume/Home gathe...

Topics: Battle of Flodden, Borders, Canada, Clan Associations, David Douglas-Home CVO CBE, David Hume, diaspora, Duke of Roxburghe, Earl of Home, Floors Caste, Home, Hume, Hume Castle, Isla St Clair, King James II of Scotland, Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, United States

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Clan Currie Commander Receives Honorary Doctorate

by Nadine Lee

Robert Currie, Commander of Clan Currie Robert Currie, Commander of Clan Currie, received an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier University on Thursday. The doctorate of arts was awarded for h...

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Top 5: Whisky of the Clans

by Nadine Lee

Intrinsically linked like bread and butter, whisky and the Clans are about as all things Scot as you're going to get. Here are our top five links between the water of life and Scotland's oldest famili...

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