An amazing image of Edinburgh Castle c. 1870 via the Commons at Flickr.
An amazing image of Edinburgh Castle c. 1870 via the Commons at Flickr.
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?.
Born in Scotland, emigrated to Canada, stayed true to the kilt.
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.
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.
The BBC has a wonderful series of programs which look closely at Scottish Highland Clan histories. Featured here (in a nod to my fellow Outlander fans) is the episode on Clan Fraser, started in the twelfth century when a French knight named Frezel left Normandy for a new life in Scotland. Part One includes an interview with the current clan chief (and clearly a charmer,) Lord Lovet, Simon Fraser.
Part One:
Part Two:
Part Three:
If you’re interested in viewing additional episodes you’ll have to look for them on YouTube, as the BBC doesn’t stream them. BBC does have a listing of all episodes with some additional information.
On one of our Scotland trips, we spent several days on the Isle of Skye. Our fabulous B & B host recommended a walk out Neist Point. I HIGHLY recommend it!