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Scotland Magazine Issue 36Published on 14/12/2007 Contents
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Bravo GlasgowScotland’s biggest city has another event to shout about Congratulations Glasgow! The city has been picked to host the Commonwealth Games in 2014. Excitement reached fever pitch in November and when the announcement was made there were celebrations across ... By Sally Toms in the section From the Editor
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End of year cheerLiving in the Northern Hemisphere, we have all come to accept that the days and nights at either end of the year are long and cold and very dark. And that, of course, is why we Scots have earned ourse... By Roddy Martine in the section Roddy Martine's World
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Scotland EventsGlasgow Film Festival 14th - 24th February 2008 Glasgow More than 100 films will be showing during 10 days at this successful new festival. Alongside its previews and premieres, gala nights and guest ... By Sally Toms in the section Scotland Events
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The world loves a thaneCharles Douglas visits Cawdor Castle in Nairn, magnificent home of the Thanes of Cawdor. This castle has a pleasant seat; the air Nimbly and sweetly recommends itself Unto our gentle senses.” So wrote William Shakespeare in what has come to be known as The Scottish Play. And what better ... By Charles Douglas in the section Scotland Houses
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Medieval treasuresJohn Hannavy embarks on a new series exploring Scotland's many historic churches, abbeys and cathedrals. Could Dan Brown have had any idea of the effect his brief mention of Rosslyn Chapel in his bestseller The da Vinci Code would have on the little church a few miles south of Edinburgh? In the months fo... By John Hannavy in the section Scotland Churches
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Pirates of the AtlanticScotland’s a long way from the Caribbean glamour of Jack Sparrow and crew. But as Dominic Roskrow Sunday afternoon at Madam Tussaud’s in London, and a large throng of tourists are going through the ritual of having their photo taken with a wax dummy of someone famous they will otherwise never get ... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Scotland Piracy
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The blackhouse villageRichard Ford samples some very unique accommodation on Lewis You wouldn’t be mistaken for thinking Gearrannan to be the name of an Elven stronghold of Middle Earth... nestled perhaps between Rhovanion and Eriador. Instead, Gearrannan is the name of a restored c... By Richard Ford in the section Best of Scotland
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50 Things You Never Knew about ScotlandED PEARCE ENLIGHTENS US ALL 1. Aberdeen has won the ‘Britain in Bloom’ competition 11 times and the overall ‘Scotland in Bloom’ competition an unprecedented 39 times in a row. At one point after winning a period of nine years st... By Ed Pearce in the section Scotland Trivia
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Tee time at Cameron HouseVivien Devlin visits a luxury hotel on the shores of Loch Lomond that has much to offer the golf enthusiast. Sir Walter Scott called Loch Lomond “The Queen of Scottish lochs,” and today it is still a majestic and enchanting place. With pine forests, mountain springs, tiny islands and the dramatic peak of Ben... By Vivien Devlin in the section Best of Scotland
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Perthshire and KinrossPerthshire and Kinross is the perfect destination for a healthy, happy and inexpensive summer holiday as our man discovers. It’s funny how life goes round in circles. Who would have thought a few decades back as cars grew in popularity and bus, train and underground transport reached new levels of efficiency, that the age... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Regional Focus
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Out and about in Scotland - Perthshire and KinrossWhere to visit Adventure Park at Active Kid Toys Stanley, Perth Large children’s play area with fort and go kart track. Café overlooks it so you can relax as the children play Tel: +44 (0)1738 827 28... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Regional Focus
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The great departureDuring the 18th century, thousands of Scots left their homeland for a new life in America. James Irvine Robertson finds out why. History is never as simple as one would like. The English did not beat the Scots at the Battle of Culloden, nor did the Campbells slaughter the MacDonalds at Glencoe. And the Highland Clearances, stil... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scotland History
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As sure as SherlockWe look at the life of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Scottish author and creator of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Arthur Doyle was born into a prominent Edinburgh family on 22nd May 1859 (the Conan part was his middle name which he adopted later). The Doyle family were Irish Catholic, and at aged nine he was sen... By Sally Toms in the section Scotland Legends
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Scotland's very own gold rushNick Todd reveals the history of Scotland's gold, and where to find it today. “There’s gold in them there hills,” was the cry in 1868 when Robert Gilchrist discovered gold at Kildonan, in the north of Scotland. He was not the first to find gold in Sutherland, though. In 1818, 5... By Nick Todd in the section Scotland Gold
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Your home on the roadIn the latest of our series on accommodation in Scotland, Richard Goslan tackles the controversial caravan. Nothing divides opinion quite like the humble caravan. It’s a bit like George Bush’s mindset on his “war on terror” – you’re either with us or against us. And if you’re stuck in a tailback on a narrow... By Richard Goslan in the section Scotland Accommodation
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Shetland delightsSue Lawrence looks at the wonderful ingredients available on Shetland. Britain’s most northerly island is Shetland, home of some to the best raw ingredients in the world. Self-sufficient in its ability to feed its population (because of its remoteness) until the late 19t... By Sue Lawrence in the section Scotland Food
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Clan ColquhounJames Irvine Robertson turns his attention to another of Scotland's families. Sitting west of Loch Lomond, Scotland’s largest, and many say most beautiful loch, is an interesting egg-shaped piece of land bounded on the west by Gairloch and Loch Long. Most of this land belongs ... By James Irvine Robertson in the section Scotland Clans
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Wanderings in Wester RossThe area around Gairloch on Scotland’s north west coast has plenty to offer the visitor. Neil Gunn reports. The road junction at Achnasheen leaves visitors to Wester Ross with a dilemma, do they turn south west and take the road to the Isles and the splendour of Rum, Eigg, Muck and Skye or north west toward... By Neil Gunn in the section Scotland Destinations
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Two for oneRoddy Martine looks at The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art and the Dean Gallery, two venues close enough to be counted as one and the same. Up until 1984, Scotland’s national collection of modern art was housed in the elegant Inverleith House, at the heart of Edinburgh’s Royal Botanical Gardens. The setting, surrounded by old trees and rh... By Roddy Martine in the section Roddy Martine's World
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A day in the life... the wearerDavid Fleetwood kicks start our new series looking at traditional Scottish lives with a report on the weaver. Achill autumn wind is blowing down the muddy lane that leads to Knockando Mill. The small cluster of rusting tin huts and the eye-catching water wheel nestle into the valley, a curl of smoke and the g... By David Fleetwood in the section Scotland Traditions
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Sean ConnerySean Connery is one of the world's best loved stars, and as Dominic Roskrow reports, his is a true rags to riches story. The moment Sean Connery joined the band of true screen legends came in the last frames of Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves. In one of Hollywood’s best cameos he stole the film in a 90 second appearance a... By Dominic Roskrow in the section Scotland Genealogy
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Flying highTo make the journey to your Scottish destination a pleasurable part of your trip, Kate Ennis advises taking the modes of transport that can re-inject some of that old-fashioned travel glamour. The sight of the seaplane gently touching down on the waters of the River Clyde recalled that glorious era of travel in the 1940s and 1950s, when aeroplanes were new and exciting and travel felt glamo... By Kate Ennis in the section Scotland Travel
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Everything you need to know about Harris TweedTo begin with, it needs to be understood that Harris tweed, one of the most desirable wool textiles in the world, is produced exclusively on the Outer Hebridean island of Harris and Lewis, an island w... By Sally Toms in the section Scotland Life Copyright Scotland Magazine © 1999-2008. All rights reserved. To use or reproduce part or all of this article please contact us for details of how you can do so legally. |  | ||||||||||||
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