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The STAR in Tweed Jacket

27.04.2011, Author: highlander
Sean Connery

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He is in his early 80s, a gentleman, and a well spoken individual.

When thinking of famous people in tweed jackets, one that comes to mind would be: Sean Connery. As an actor and producer his biography is a mile long with outstanding achievements in his adult life.

Yet, early in his youth he was employed in jobs at the grass roots, and heart beat level of society.

Likely that these beginnings cultivated a personality that reflects many fine attributes that is shared by most men.

The impression given by Sean Connery is that he is sickened by much of the modern day methods being used in Hollywood, and wishes that the quality of films would turn away from the disgusting scripts that are becoming movies.

Sir Thomas Sean Connery was knighted in July of 2000, and this is worthy to toast. He has also been voted as the Greatest Living Scot. However, perhaps his finest hour was a little over ten years ago when he was voted Sexiest Man of the Century.

Now after a few glasses of Scotch, it would be interesting to hear what he would have to say about that.

In all the news statements that have been issued, it would appear that he has indeed retired to a life of memoirs. This will continue to keep his great mind active, and provide the future with opinions that will likely be respected by most men, even if it’s within their own small league of extraordinary gentlemen.

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Celebrities Who “Kilt” For Fashion

16.04.2011, Author: highlander
Detail of a Clan Robertson kilt

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Whenever most people think of Scotland, one of the first things they think of is kilt, which has been and always will be one of the most important pieces of fashion in Scotland. Although kilts can be worn by women as well, it’s mainly men who sport kilts.

Of course, celebrities are usually very fashion forward. Therefore, it’s no surprise it’s not completely absurd that many celebrities have taken a liking to them and led to them being very popular among celebrities.

Perhaps one of the most well known celebrities that proudly sports a kilt is Sean Connery. This is a man that has been referred to as one of the most handsome men in the world, so when Sean Connery puts on a kilt, there’s no doubt that the rest of the world will pay attention.

Connery is an Academy Award winning actor that has surprisingly been a fan of kilts for most of his life. Czytaj całość »

2 Famous Scottish Writers

22.05.2010, Author: highlander

Scottish literature dates back to well before the medieval ages, and there have been plenty of prolific writers throughout the centuries.

Robert Burns * Source: Image:Robert burns.

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Many Scottish writers produced works in English in addition to the native languages such as Scottish Gaelic and Scots.

Each era was defined by different writing styles that were influenced by a few talented authors. Overall, Scotland’s most famous writers are from the 18th and 19th century periods. Robert Burns and Robert Louis Balfour Stevenson are some of the most recognizable names in Scottish literature.

Born in the small village of Alloway, Robert Burns has risen to iconic status in Scotland and beyond. You may

be surprised to learn that one of Scotland’s most famous writers actually wrote poems rather than novels. Burns also had musical creativity, and he integrated traditional folk songs into his poems. For example, his poem “Auld Lang Syne” has been carefully written to match the musical notes of an old folk song. Written in 1788 in the Scots language, this melodic poem has become part of a New Year’s tradition in Scotland, the United Kingdom, and other countries where English is spoken. Czytaj całość »

5 Scottish Scientists and their Inventions

8.05.2010, Author: highlander
Alexander Graham Bell (1847-1922)

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Although Scotland lays claim to numerous scientists and inventors, perhaps the most memorable is (1) Alexander Graham Bell (1847 – 1922). In addition to receiving the first US patent for the telephone, he is also credited with more than 30 inventions and discoveries across a wide variety of fields. Additionally, he was one of the founding members of the National Geographic Society.

Everyone who studies chemistry will be familiar with the contributions of (2) Joseph Black (1728 – 1799). This Scottish physicist developed the analytical balance and discovered latent heat, specific heat, and carbon dioxide. His work with latent heat and specific heat paved the way for the invention of the steam engine. Czytaj całość »

Famous Scottish Fashion Designers and Awards

17.03.2010, Author: highlander

Caledonistas rocked the world of fashion in 2009 at Sterling Castle, Scotland with the ‘Catwalk Caledonia’. The fourth annual Scottish Fashion Awards presented a cortege of designs from Louise Gray, Holly Fulton, Graeme Black, Pringle of Scotland, Jonathan Saunders, Henry Holland, Graeme Armour, Laura Lees, Pam Hogg and many others.

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Scottish Fashion Awards Hall of Fame inductee was Pam Hogg, a young Scottish lass with a very unique flair for punk couture design. Pam Hogg attended Fine Art and Printed Textiles at Glasgow School of Art then the Royal College of Art in London where she obtained her MA. First shown as part of the Hyper Hyper collective from 1985-89, her collection is now the Hogg-Couture and consists of her trademark catsuits and colourful skintight dresses. Czytaj całość »

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