Scottish History

@russiaan · 8 months ago

Exploring the History and Significance of the Black Watch Tartan Kilt

Introduction The Black Watch tartan kilt is a timeless and iconic symbol of Scottish heritage and tradition. Worn by Scottish clansmen for centuries, the kilt holds a significant place in the hist...

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@ilias · 3 years ago

10 Historic Tourist Places in Britain

Nowadays it is very difficult to choose a place surrounded by natural beauty and historical context for hiking. According to Britain's Long Distance Walkers Association, there are 1,100 hiking spots i...

4 likes · 3 comments · Travel (ff15)

@Eylz2021 · 2 years ago

Scotland to meet Dafty?

August 21, 2021 ...a continuation of a fictional holiday tour of Elyz2021, Bloghound, and Pichi28 inspiration comes from the #promptfactory of @meitanteikudo Remember: it's a fiction story so m...

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@Macronald · 2 years ago

Which wonderland have you visited - The Victoria Falls?

Traveling, adventures, and sight seeing are inevitable spices of human life. Just as there are a lot of activities for human beings to embark on, traveling especially to beautiful places for sightseei...

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@elisa · 7 months ago

Kilt Herren: Unveiling the Timeless Charm of Mens Kilts

Introduction In the world of fashion, some garments stand the test of time and continue to captivate hearts across generations. The "kilt Herren," or men's kilt, is undoubtedly one such attire t...

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@PersieKing · 3 years ago

Will Manchester United ever have a coach like Sir Alex Ferguson?

In England , it is impossible to mention the top 2 clubs without making mention of Manchester United as far as English Football is concerned. It's either you call them the overall best team in Eng...

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@Akash. · 3 years ago

"Heroic monk Swami Vivekananda part-1"

Swami Vivekananda. He is the most famous philosopher of Bengal and the whole of India. Apart from being a philosopher, he was also a writer and musician. Every book written by him continues to fascina...

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@Lima · 3 years ago

Settling in to a new home

Change is always hard but perhaps nothing is a bigger challenge than moving to a new place, whether it be a new school or in my case a new country. Two months ago I moved from the coastal Scottish tow...

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@Jisan203 · 3 years ago

Scotland is a country of multidimensional beauty in history and tradition

Stevenson's Scotland, known as the 'Treasure Island', is an extraordinary country in Europe full of natural beauty and architectural richness. Scotland extends over one-third of the island of Great Br...

1 likes · 0 comments · Travelling (10ec)

@jkile · 4 years ago

10 interesting fun facts you will enjoy to read

Superman didn't always fly. The original comic book Superman could leap tall buildings in a single bound. But then he had to come right back down to Earth—because he didn't fly. It wasn't until the 1...

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@LucyStephanie · 2 years ago

Oh Hey, There's A Non-Golfer in a Golf Course!

Ah time flies so fast. It's already been more than 4 years since I first stepped inside a golf course. Seems like my job has some sort of travel perks after all. Haha. Let me tell you how and why I wa...

9 likes · 27 comments · Lifestyle (d64e)

@Emran6982 · 3 years ago

The story behind the murder.

The story behind the murder About two hundred years ago today. Britain is having a great time in medicine. Various researches are constantly opening various doors of possibilities for the researc...

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@TengoLoTodo · 2 years ago

Off to University for Archie and Moira, will it be bitin!

8th September 2021 2323 Hello all you awesome readers. Well, they are back, it has been too long .... I hope it is still bitin ;) This is the next chapter in the book Ben MacDuff - Homecoming Cha...

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@ceky321 · 3 years ago

Edinburgh Castle!

Edinburgh Castle in the southeast of Scotland, built on a 135 meter high rock above Edinburgh, is the most impressive monument of the old town. It was the seat of the Scottish kings until James VI Stu...

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@madlife · 3 years ago

Against the odds

All these people triumphed over disability or illness to achieve fame. Lance Armstrong (1971-), American cyclist, contracted cancer that affected his brain and lungs. He recovered and went on to win...

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@Amjad_Ali_Waince · 1 year ago

Happy independence Day .

14.08.2022 Independence is pure blessing to any creature because by birth it comes here independent. It gives us sovereignty, dignity, identity and choice of own living. It never a case to a part of...

15 likes · 16 comments · Just Write (e5e5)

@apela · 3 years ago

Tower of London (London, England)

Espionage, torture, beheading - all this was in the 17th century, when the Tower of London was used as a prison for all those accused of treason. Among the most famous ‘residents’ were Anne Boleyn,...

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@Raja200 · 3 years ago

People who become famous due to their inventions

At the current age, we live in the period of Science. The impact of Science can be found in each period of life. Thus, Science is a basic piece of our lives. Man has been finding numerous new things t...

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@TengoLoTodo · 1 year ago

A tale of three churches for St Andrew's Day in Scotland

Hello Readmates Today is 30th of November 2022 and that is St Andrew's Day here in Scotland. Saint Andrew is the Patron Saint of Scotland which as you may well know where I am from. FunFac...

2 likes · 1 comments · Just Write (e5e5)

@Tanshin · 3 years ago

A brave Scottish general named Macbeth receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders...

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@LucyStephanie · 2 years ago

An Adventure in The Most Loyal and Noble City of the Philippines

Ah yes, time for another travel blog! Woohooo! Of course I will also share a bit of history here. It's more fun to travel when you learn something about the location's past right? After all, it is sti...

9 likes · 24 comments · Travel (ff15)

@Brutuss · 2 years ago

Paradox, where usability does not guarantee the sale value of goods to be high

The Diamond-Water paradox is a contradiction in value where it is clear that although water is more useful for human life than diamonds, diamonds have a higher selling price. This theory was introduce...

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@TengoLoTodo · 2 years ago

Are you going first footing this year?

29th December 2021 Hello and welcome to today's wee article you wonderful bunch of awesome superstars. New Year is fast approaching, so let's talk about some Scottish traditions! Do you know that i...

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@antoinetelogan · 3 years ago

Experience is the Real Teacher

I would like to express my gratitude to my mother, father, brothers, my family, my teachers, my seniors in business life, the books I read, and every resource that gave me information and teaches me....

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@Yoyo · 3 years ago

Women in mathematics

It is well known that even Stoic philosophers advocated for gender equality. Yet the fact is that women throughout history have been discouraged in their ambitions to prove themselves in various field...

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@rymagz1988 · 3 years ago

meaning of red roses history

The Meaning, Symbolism and History of Red Roses Red roses have captured the minds and hearts of lovers across the globe for generations. Giving a single stem or bunch of red roses on your anniversary...

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@TengoLoTodo · 2 years ago

The Sun King

14th November 2021 Fit like loons and kwines! I have not given you any Scottish words for a while So that basically meant ... How are you, boys and girls? Okay today is November fourteenth, and...

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@alberich · 1 year ago

A Brief History of the Cutty Sark

The Cutty Sark tea clipper was built in 1869 on the River Leven in Dumbarton, Scotland. It was built by the Jock Willis Shipping Line for the purpose of transporting tea from China to Britain. The Cu...

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@Mictorrani · 1 year ago

Quizzes & Puzzles 64

Some new problems with which to exercise the brain. But first a look at answers and solutions to Quizzes & Puzzles 63 . New problems below the image (cartoon). Answer to Quiz 63:1 Does the fly ag...

10 likes · 11 comments · Mind, Perception & Thought (c7a5)

@Shetland · 2 years ago

Shetland: Lerwick, Central Mainlend, Nesting, Lunnasting and Delting

LERWICK Lerwick is the Shetland ‘capital’, and Britain’s most northerly town. More than half of Shetland’s 22,000 people now live in and around this busy port, which makes an ideal centre for touring...

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