TodayFriday, April 03, 2026

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Farquhar MacNeill

Once upon a time there was a young man named Farquhar MacNeill. He had just gone to a new situation, and the very first night after he went to it his mistress

Katherine Crackernuts

There was once a King whose wife died, leaving him with an only daughter, whom he dearly loved. The little Princess’s name was Velvet-Cheek, and she was so good, and bonnie, and

Thomas the Rhymer

Of all the young gallants in Scotland in the thirteenth century, there was none more gracious and debonair than Thomas Learmont, Laird of the Castle of Ercildoune, in Berwickshire. He loved books,

Oatcakes

This is a Scottish traditional recipe that has not been modified from its original version. You will need to substitute for modern ingredients as required. You will need: – 1 cup of

Stonehaven, Scotland

Located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Stonehaven is a town steeped in a rich tapestry of history that reflects the broader narrative of Scotland’s past. The town’s origins are deeply rooted in the early

Skateraw Road in Newtonhill

Skateraw Road in Newtonhill, Scotland, encapsulates the charm of a village steeped in history and community spirit. Originally known as Skateraw, this picturesque locale is marked by its scenic coastal views and

Pennan, Scotland

Nestled about 40 miles north of Aberdeen, the historic fishing village of Pennan has transformed into a charming holiday retreat, bustling with activity during the warmer months. Known for its stunning landscapes

Montrose at Night

Montrose, a picturesque coastal town in Angus, Scotland, is steeped in a rich historical tapestry that dates back centuries. Situated between Dundee and Aberdeen, Montrose serves as a window into Scotland’s intriguing

Fishtown of Usan, Scotland

Nestled in a picturesque bay near Montrose, the Fishtown of Usan stands as a haunting reminder of Scotland’s rich maritime past. Established in 1822, this once vibrant fishing village has now mostly

Catterline, Scotland

Nestled along the rugged coast of the North Sea in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the quaint village of Catterline is a place where history and art beautifully converge. Known for its breathtaking seascapes and

Women in Scottish History

Women in Scottish History, or WISH, is a project funded and developed by the University of Guelph, and it’s a fascinating effort that originally launched in 2000. The WISH database strives to

Aberdeen Gardening

I am simply delighted to have stumbled upon a website that not only offers detailed information about all of the beautiful plants and flowers we can grow in Aberdeen, but also tells

Caledonian Maps

Tucked away in the Highlands, just off the A96 and a few miles in from the Moray Firth, you’ll find Caledonian Maps – a business known globally as the foremost specialist in

Ancient Scotland

Martin McCarthy has been taking photographs of Scotland’s landscape since 1993 and selflessly documenting Scotland’s ancient sites online since 1995. Based out of Glasgow, McCarthy left his computer business to become a

Scottish Brick History

The Roman occupation of Scotland in first century AD brought brick-making skills to the Scots. Before the industrial revolution all bricks in Scotland were moulded by hand, a long process which began
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