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Local Favourites for Mother's Day
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Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so here are some of our favourite ideas for a day out locally with Mum.
St Andrews Day – Scotland’s National Day
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St. Andrew’s Day (or in Scottish Gaelic ‘Là Naomh Anndrais’), marks the country’s patron saint and occurs every year on November 30th. Many Countries have a patron saint. England has St George, Wales has St David, and Ireland has St Patrick. These patron saints have generally been chosen because each country shares a significant connection with that saint.
Four of Our Best Gifts This Mother’s Day
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We know mums are amazing all around the world, but there are none quite like a Scottish Maw. Read on for more witty Scottish banter.
The Great Selkirk Haggis Hunt
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What will become of Selkirk Hill in 2021 without the annual haggis hunt? Without the families of Border towns sending their bravest to hunt down the little creatures, might the haggis' (or haggae?) overrun the inclines of Selkirk.
Hogmanay in 2020 Scotland? A Guide
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Every 31st December, the world prepares to ring in the new year, but none do this quite like the Scots. Hogmanay celebrations are not even limited to New Year's Eve, because both 1st January and 2nd January are Bank Holidays