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A Right Dundee United
by Nadine Lee
Here's something to keep in mind if you're ever visiting Nigeria - If someone calls you a 'Dundee United', it's probably not a compliment.
The Scottish football club's name has been appropriated as...
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Dundee United, football, Nigeria, Scottish Words
- October 14, 2013 4:58 pm
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Situation Vacant: Lord Lyon King of Arms
by Nadine Lee
Mr David Sellar, 37th Lord Lyon
The Lord Lyon King of Arms, Scotland's chief heraldic officer and the most junior of Scotland's Great Officers of State, is set to step down later this year. Mr. Dav...
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Lord Lyon, Court of Lord Lyon
Lilias, Countess of Cromartie 1918-2013
by Nadine Lee
Lilias, Countess of Cromartie
A much-loved and respected pillar of the North Highlands community and wife of the late chief of Clan Mackenzie has died. Lilias, Countess of Cromartie, passed away pe...
Government Announces Clan Event Fund
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by Nadine Lee
The Clans and Families of Scotland
The Scottish Government announced on Wednesday that it is to provide funding for clan events to the tune of £200,000 in 2014 and beyond. The move cements the rela...
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2014 Year of Homecoming, Clan Gatherings, Earl of Cromartie, Fergus Ewing, Highland Clan Partnership, John Mackenzie, Malcolm Macgregor, Scottish Clan Event Fund, Scottish Government, Standing Council of Scottish Chiefs
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Scottish Beef Back on US Menus
by Nadine Lee
Here's some delectable news for our American readers - Scottish beef is set to make a return to dinner tables across America following an almost 20 year ban. US officials are moving to reopen the Ame...
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Beef, Haggis, Mad Cow Disease, United States of America