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Not another famous ancestor!
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For some unknown reason, in the genealogical world, it seems that some famous person is always doing the rounds. When I see someone claiming some famous ancestor, my first thought and question normall...
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Charlemagne
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St Patrick's Scottish Heritage
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by Nadine Lee
It's the most Irish day of the year, so what better time to brush up on the history of Ireland's well-known patron saint. As Saint Patrick's Day is celebrated today by Irish communities in all corne...
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Celts, Druids, Hadrian's Wall, Ireland, Roman Britain, Saint Patrick, Saint Patrick's Day
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This Week in History: Isabel MacDuff and Robert the Bru...
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by Nadine Lee
Bruce is crowned for the second time in two days by Isabel MacDuff, Countess of Buchan. Colour litho by Williams, Morris Meredith (1881-1973).
With attention focused on the approaching 700th annive...
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14th Century, Battle of Bannockburn, Battle of Methven, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Dumfries, Isabel MacDuff, John Comyn, MacDuff, Robert the Bruce, scottish wars of independence
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Airline Reveals Tartan-Clad Plane
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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 ...
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EasyJet, highland, Inverness, Kilts!, London Gatwick, Plane, scottish register of tartans, Tartan
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The legacy of Margaret MacNab - over 100 years of fami...
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James and Jane McNab lived in the coastal town of Girvan on the west coast of Scotland. It was a fishing port and agricultural region. The Isle of Arran could be seen across the sea and the Ailsa Crai...
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Vacation in Scotland
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Just returned from what I would consider a dream vacation in Scotland what a beautiful country didn't get to see everything I wanted to see but had a great time met some really good people very friend...
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Hillwalkers Guide to the Cairngorms
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by Chris Smith
Scotland attracts tourists from the world over to experience countryside scenery. The highland beauty is in part why the country was recently voted the most beautiful in the world, and it’s easy to se...
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New Japanese Tartan Design.
A brand new tartan has just been created for Japan. The colours reflect the spring blossom and the design also draws inspiration from Thomas Glover, the 'Scottish Samurai'. Glover was born in 1838 i...
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Tartan
Mohamed Al-Fayed - President of Scotland?
by Donald
Egyptian businessman and Harrods owner, Mohamed Al-Fayed has said that he wants to be president of an independent Scotland.
Al-Fayed, who owns a 65,000 acre Highland estate, is hoping that Scotland...
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Alex Salmond, Independence, Mohamed Al-Fayed, Scota, SNP
The Dog Suicide Bridge
by Donald
Near the village of Milton in West Dunbartonshire lies the Overtoun Bridge; an arch bridge which has become famous for the bizzarely large number of dogs who have leapt over the side to their death....
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Overtoun Bridge, Scottish Hauntings
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