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Merlin in Drumelzier
by Donald
It is said, according Scottish myth, that Merlin, the wizard from Arthurian legend, is buried in the Borders town of Drumelzier.
However, there are many different versions of what actually happened...
Topics:
Battle of Arderyth, Drumelzier, Merlin, Myth, Peebles, St Mungo, Thomas the Rymer
- October 13, 2009 12:14 pm
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Multi-million pound makeover for Carbunkle Award winner
by Donald
Highland Council has given the go ahead for John O'Groats to receive a £6.5 million face lift from the Manchester based Natural Retreats.
Work is expected to start sometime next year and the compan...
Topics:
Caithness, Highlands, John O'Groats
"Scotland As Cold As The South Pole"
by Donald
With temperatures plummeting, a low of -22°C is expected, with some saying that parts of Scotland will be as cold as the South Pole. However, it is currently mid-summer for the southern hemisphere, ...
Scottish Clan Events Map for 2011 - Updated for North A...
by Donald
View 2011 Highland Games and Scottish Events in a larger map
We've updated our Scottish Clan Events Map 2011 to now include Highland Games and events that are happening across the USA and Canada.
I...
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Canada, events, Highland Games, North America, USA
Lady Agnew of Lochnaw
by Donald
At the weekend, whilst trying to entertain my mum on a visit down to Edinburgh, I visited the National Galleries for the first time. There's a great collection of artwork there, a lot of lovely pieces...
Topics:
Agnew, National Galleries of Scotland
The Beaton Doctors of Mull
by Donald
The Beatons of Mull, the famous 'Ollamnh Muileach', were a family of doctors, whose origins can be traced back to Béthune in France, and are said to have been very talented with a rather unique medi...
Stewart Stamp Series Issued by Royal Mail
by Donald
A new series of stamps by the Royal Mail have been issued, depicting each of the Stewart monarchs who ruled Scotland between 1406 and 1603, the year of the Union of the Crowns.
The series starts wi...