Tag: Scotland

  • The Battle of Culloden

    The Battle of Culloden

    We went to the Culloden Battlefield Memorial just outside of Inverness, to learn more about the history of the Jacobites and the British government. In the museum, we learned some very interesting facts that had a big impact on our lives.  There were some special presentations that taught us about weapons, uniforms, medical treatment and…

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  • Nessie: Fact or Fiction?

    Nessie: Fact or Fiction?

    Have you ever wondered if the Loch Ness monster is real? The answer to this question is yes, Nessie is real. I know this because there have been many personal accounts, scientists have never been able to disprove this, and I saw Nessie myself while here in Loch Ness. There have been over 1000 Nessie…

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  • Strathardle Highland Gathering

    Strathardle Highland Gathering

    Press play and listen to the music as you read this post.  This is what it sounded like! We attended Strathardle’s 133rd annual Highland Games, in Kirkmichael. There were many things you could watch and listen to.  The things I saw were Scottish dancers, pillow fights, round bale rolling, bagpipers marching with a band, heavy weight…

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  • Home to the 2014 Commonwealth Games…

    Home to the 2014 Commonwealth Games…

    Having left Wales, we continued to make our way north to Scotland.  Glasgow was an obvious place for us to stop and stretch our legs after several hours of driving. To get the full effect, you need to read this post in a bonnie Scottish accent! This year, Glasgow hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games from the…

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  • What Are Giants Doing In Ireland?

    What Are Giants Doing In Ireland?

    Have you ever seen a giant? Let me take you on our journey along the Antrim Coast where I saw castles, cute towns and where I heard about a giant named Finn McCool…… After an interesting day in Belfast, we headed north along the Causeway Coastal Route. Our first stop was Carrickfergus Castle which was one…

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