A fly plaid was originally part of the large piece of cloth called The Great Plaid (Féileadh Mòr). The roots of that garment reach Roman times, and the most…
The border region separating England and Scotland is marked by the undulating terrain of the Cheviots, which dominates the geography. The surrounding landscape is diverse, but often equally austere…
The Scottish Border region has a history that is both rich and complex, making tracing one’s ancestry in this area an intriguing journey. The region has been a contested…
One of the oldest borders in the world, the significance of the Scottish Borders in the history of Britain cannot be ignored. Shaped by its history, culture and geography,…
Tartan is a traditional fabric that holds great cultural significance in Scotland and beyond. It is a type of plaid pattern that is made up of a series of…
Welcome to the new home for Glimpse of Scotland, a new area on our website dedicated to all things Scottish! Scotland is a country steeped in rich history, vibrant…
Located off the northern coast of Scotland, Orkney is an archipelago of around 70 islands and skerries, of which only 16 are inhabited. However, though the total population of…
Having read many books on the Border Reivers and the Jacobites, I found no references to this fascinating historical site. As the final resting place of many members of…
Whisky or whiskey? Some of you may think it’s just a matter of orthography, but there is a distinct difference between these two drinks. The controversy will be brought…
