An amazing image of Edinburgh Castle c. 1870 via the Commons at Flickr.
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.
KC, WT
Not sure where this one came from, but it’s my new motto.
Clan Histories For Your Viewing Pleasure
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.
Sheep at rest on Neist Point, Isle of Skye.
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!
Tartan Rush 