Falkirk's Kelpies Hit The Big Apple
by Nadine Lee
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...
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Falkirk, Horse, New York City, Tartan Day, The Kelpies
- March 25, 2014 11:43 am
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Historic Preservation & Heritage Managment
by Owen Wright
This is an area where topics can be discussed relating to the preservation, protection, and interpretation of Scotland's historic architecture and landscapes. From the castle to cottage and formal gar...
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Historic Preservation, Heritage, Architecture, Architectural Design, Cultural Resource Management, Culture, history, Restoration, Conservation, Landscapes, Landscape Design
Not another famous ancestor!
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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A Scottish Soldier's Story From D-Day
While clearing out a few things the other day I came across a very interesting scrap of paper. It was an old sheet of A4 lined paper and on it was a scribbled map and some text. It was given to m...
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Scottish Soldier
Ambassador Claims Vikings 'Brought Sarcasm to Britain'
by Nadine Lee
Monty Python have a lot to thank the Vikings for according to the Danish Ambassador.
For over two centuries, Vikings colonised, traded and raided their way through much of Britain before disappeari...
Topics:
Danish ambassador, Denmark, Monty Python, Norse, viking