Finlay, deerstalker in the employ of Campbell of Islay, c.1845
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Heritage Photo of the Day: December 7, 2012
Friday, December 7th, 2012Heritage Photo of the Day: November 30, 2012
Friday, November 30th, 2012Two Newhaven Fishwives, Firth of Forth, Scotland, c.1844 – 1847
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Heritage Photo of the Day: November 13, 2012
Tuesday, November 13th, 2012Cardinal Beaton’s House, the Cowgate, Edinburgh, 1868.
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Heritage Photo of the Day: October 26, 2012
Friday, October 26th, 2012
Heritage Photo of the Day
Tuesday, October 2nd, 2012Women and children baiting the line. St. Andrews, North Street, Fishergate, Scotland, c.1845
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Highland Games: A little bit of Scotland in Ontario
Wednesday, August 1st, 2012Whether they are held in Fergus Ontario, Antigonish Nova Scotia, the States, or Edinburgh Scotland, summer is high season for Highland Games and Clan Gatherings. If you are already a member of or affiliated with a Scottish clan, then chances are you already have the place, date and times for the next Gathering marked on your calendar. For those of us with no clan affiliations, but would still like to inject a wee bit of Scotland into our summer, here are a few ideas to help point you in the right direction:
- USA & Canada Highland Games:Â http://www.scotland.org/culture/sport/highland-games/usa-and-canada-games/
- Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games: http://www.fergusscottishfestival.com/
- North Lanark Highland Games: http://www.almontehighlandgames.com/
- Glengarry Highland Games: http://www.glengarryhighlandgames.com/
- Bracebridge Highland Games: http://www.bracebridgehighlandgames.com/