An amazing image of Edinburgh Castle c. 1870 via the Commons at Flickr.
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Author: Susan
Busking in Glasgow
A view from downtown Glasgow, this shows just half of the group playing that day. Love, love, love how these ladies are dressed!
So what is your ‘Official Outlander name’ in Gàidhlig?
Here is a great collection of names in Scots Gaelic. Now, we just have to figure out how to pronounce them!
Revised and Improved – So what is your ‘Official Outlander name’ in Gàidhlig?.
D. McClew
Born in Scotland, emigrated to Canada, stayed true to the kilt.
Achmelvich Beach
Achmelvich is in the Highland region of Scotland, the name coming from the Gaelic “Achadh” – a plain or meadow and “mealvaich” – sandy dunes. 40 miles north of Ullapool, in the north west of the Scotland, it’s only access is by single track road.
Spring in Glasgow
The Scottish Poetry Library has put together a growing collection of downloadable poster, each featuring a wonderful piece of poetry to inspire your days. This one features a work by Glasgow-born Alan Spence.
First Tartan Photo?
This is “Finlay, deerstalker in the employ of Campbell of Islay” taken around 1845. Thought to be one of the first photographs of a civilian wearing tartan. The Campbell family owned Islay until 1853.
