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 ...
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: ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
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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 ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Sat, 07/21/2012 - 16:40
A glimpse of medieval life at Caerlaverock Castle over four days next week promises visitors a thrilling insight into sword fighting, archery and crossbow skills.
“Medieval Mayhem” is the perfect entertainment for Caerlaverock, an im ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 16:20
The fascinating wartime secrets of one of the North East’s most famous houses is being explored in a special event next weekend (Saturday 28th July and Sunday 29th July).
Duff House in Banffshire is throwing open the d ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Thu, 07/19/2012 - 16:20
Growing up in North Uist in the Outer Hebrides, about forty miles off the northwest coast of Scotland, Julie Fowlis knew all the top popular chart hits. She also grew up with with the rhythms of Scottish Gaelic speech and song -- songs of hi ...
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