The very mention of Scottish cuisine brings water in the mouths of many people. Scottish cuisine is adored by food lovers all over the world because of its’ excellent flavor and delicious ingredients. Although the signature dish of Scotland is Haggis, Scotland’s kitchen has much more to offer. In addition to food of Scotland, Scottish Whisky popularly known as Scotch is certainly a world leader in the finest spirits of the world. Czytaj całość »
Scotland is fast becoming one of the top places to have a wedding. Following in the famous footsteps of many celebrities, more and more people are choosing Scotland as their wedding location. Madonna and Stella McCartney are a couple starts that have picked to have their big day in the land of the Scots. But what sets Scotland apart making wedding venues in Scotland so sought after?
One of the major advantages of holding a wedding in Scotland is the stunning backdrops that the scenery of Scotland supplies. The rolling green hills and deep lochs create stunning locations as do the white sandy beaches partnered with the cliffs that cut the skyline creating spectacular views, perfect for weddings. And with the many castles that are on offer, there is plenty of choice whether you are looking for a century old manner house, or a grand castle to hold your Scottish wedding there is plenty of venue choice. Czytaj całość »
The Scots are a widely-travelled race and wherever you go in the world, you always meet someone who either married or is related to a Scot in some way.
It may be your parents, grandparents or ancestors were Scots and you would like to bring a little bit of your Scottish heritage into your wedding. Well, here are some top tips to add a little bit of Scottish magic to your special day.
The quickest and easiest way to add a touch of Scotland to your wedding is to hire a Piper in full Highland dress. This will add the authentic sight and sound of Scotland right from the beginning.
The typical duties for a Piper at a wedding in Scotland are:
Playing before the ceremony when the guests are arriving at the Church or venue. Czytaj całość »
A ghillie suit is known as a camouflaged outfit, one worn by snipers, hunters and soldiers so that they can’t be easily detected. The word ghillie actually comes from a Scots Gaelic term meaning “boy”. This was in reference to boy servants that assisted in hunting and fishing expeditions. The etymology was likely derived from the tree spirit Ghillie Dhu, who had the ability to disguise itself in leaves and other forms of vegetation.
What was the first recorded instance of ghillie suits? For camouflaged outfits, the history dates back to the 1800s and well before, if you take into account camouflage abilities of animal, insect and aquatic life. However, the specific invention of the ghillie suit first appeared in the 20th century. The ghillie suit was created by Scottish gamekeepers and conceptualized as a portable hunting blind. The first known use of the ghillie suit in military operations was by the Lovat Scouts, a regiment formed by the British Army during the Second Boer War that look place between 1899 and 1902. Coincidentally, the Lovat Scouts were the first sniper unit used by the British Army. Czytaj całość »
Scotland is famous for many things, but perhaps none more so than Scotch Whisky. Many have tried to recreate this famous beverage in other parts of the world, but only in Scotland can the perfect ingredients and environment be found to produce the perfect whisky. Understanding the origins, manufacturing process, and qualities of good single malt whisky adds to the pleasure of drinking this king of drinks.
History
The man credited with creating the first Scotch Whisky is Friar John Cor. It was called “aqua vitae” (“water of life”) and was by order of the King. The written record of this dates to 1494 and, although distilling was an art practiced by the Vikings and ancient Persians, this is thought to be the first time whisky was produced in Scotland. Czytaj całość »
