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July 2012

Knights in Shining Armour return to Edinburgh Castle

Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 16:45
Four suits of Royal Armouries’ armour, worn by mounted cavalry in the early 17thcentury, have been returned to the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle.   They were removed eight years ago to allow for essential conservation work on the metal wor ...

A Spiritual Retreat: Visiting Findhorn

Submitted by Elizabeth Kelsey on Sun, 07/29/2012 - 16:45
Many flock to Findhorn, a village in Moray, to find solace while enjoying doing satsang with the likes of Eckhart Tolle and other such powerful speakers. Others come to enjoy the scenery for a quick getaway from the city. Eith ...

Piping Live! Glasgow International Piping Festival

Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Fri, 07/27/2012 - 16:45
You are able to hear the skirl of bagpipes every day of the year somewhere in Scotland. In early August, though, Glasgow becomes a focus of pipers the world over as the Piping Live! Festival takes place, with comp ...

Scholar-led “walking seminars” offer a new way to explore Scotland

Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 16:45
Context, the critically acclaimed walking tour company whose small-group, scholar-led “walking seminars” have revolutionized day tours in cities like Rome, Paris, and New York, announces its expansion to Edinburgh. Working with local historians, Conte ...

England and Scotland at War, 1296-1513: The National Archives Podcast

Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 16:45
The National Archives is the UK government's official archive, containing over 1,000 years of history. Here's an interesting podcast by Dr. Sean Cunningham, on the war history between England and Scotland. From the National Archives site: ...

Legendary Scottish Fiddler Alasdair Fraser

Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Tue, 07/24/2012 - 16:45
Alasdair Fraser is a master of the many voices of the Scottish fiddle, as adept at drawing listeners in to the lively dance of a reel or a jig, the stately moves of a classically inspired waltz time tune, or the haunting sorrow of a Highland lame ...

Sandstone Press: The Scottish Highland's Independent Publishing House

Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 16:45
It all started online, of course. I was intrigued by a book by Stuart Campbell, entitled Boswell’s Bus Pass (review and author interview to come!). Published by Sandstone Press, Boswell’s Bus Pass tells the journey of Campbell as he fol ...

Historic Scotland unveils dramatic new interpretation at Edinburgh Castle

Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 16:45
The stories that make the history of Scotland’s number one paid for visitor attraction so fascinating have been re-written following consultation with archaeologists, historians and other experts to create new interpretation at Edinburgh Castle. &n ...

Fiddler Hanneke Cassel's Music holds Deep in the Scottish Tradition

Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 16:45
Hanneke Cassel’s music holds deep into the heart of Scottish tradition, and yet includes vibrant touches of connections to other parts of the world. She  is a fiddle player and composer, former US Scottish style fiddle champion, and a teache ...

Edinburgh Assembly Rooms Reopen

Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Sun, 07/22/2012 - 16:45
The Assembly rooms, first opened in 1787 to provide a space for cultural and entertainment purposes, has had a long and storied history. They reopened on July 21, 2012 after closing for 18 months for refurbishment. The As ...

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