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A Scottish Love Affair: Celebrating Valentine's Day with a Touch of Tartan
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Valentine's Day, A day dedicated to expressing love and affection, is celebrated worldwide with chocolates, flowers, and romantic gestures. However, for those with a penchant for the Scottish spirit, there's a unique way to infuse a bit of tartan into this romantic occasion. Join us on a journey to explore the charm of a Scottish Valentine's Day and discover how to add a dash of Caledonian flair to your celebrations. Picture this – rolling green hills, majestic castles, and the haunting strains of bagpipes filling the air. Scotland, with its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural tapestry, provides the perfect...
Festive Events Near and Far (or a wee bit farther)
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Many people love where they live, and I'm no different. The Scottish Borders really is a hidden gem that is too often overlooked, with its rolling green landscapes, peppered with towns like Galashiels, that are rich with local history and heritage
Scots Words
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Words are funny, eh! Especially words of the Scots variety. As if it wasn’t hard enough for visitors with our different accents for every town, we like to throw in all sorts of unusual words too! Personally, we love that the Scots language has so much character and humour attached to many of our words and phrases. We’ve picked a few of our favourites for you below, explaining their meanings and even throwing in a few examples of how to use them. What better way to impress on a visit to Scotland than having a few phrases up your...