Curry is sometimes referred to as Scotland’s other national dish with its popularity rivaling that of Fish and chips. Although this is considered a modern phenomenon, there is an early …
Tastes of Scotland: Scottish Curries
Scottish Contributions to the American Revolution
Before we leave this semi-quincentennial celebration of the United States behind, let’s look at yet another significant contribution by Scots. Among the signers of the Declaration of Independence was …
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Scottish Connections In Pop Culture
Scotland may be very old (formally founded in 843 AD under King Kenneth MacAlpin), but the Scottish culture is alive and well and living in numerous entertainments here in America’s …
Tastes of Scotland: Tuppenny Struggles
Meat pies have been a staple of Scottish fare for centuries. Mutton was the most common filling, being the most convenient and cheapest meat available. The hard crust of the …
Tastes of Scotland: Marshmallows
Marshmallow candy has a long history beginning in Egypt around 2000 BC. The sap was squeezed from mallow plants (Athaea officinalis) that grew in wet marshes and was then whipped …
Scottish Signers of the Declaration of Independence
As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration Of Independence, it seems timely to note how many signers were Scottish born, or were of Scottish descent or were Scots-Irish. …
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A Lonely Bike Ride
This story took place many years ago, when I was 14 years old. This was the year I had finally built, what I considered at the time, my ultimate racing …
Scotland’s Winter Olympics Connection by Catherine McKinley
The Winter Olympic sport of curling originated in sixteenth century Scotland having first been contested in 1511 in the Scottish Lowlands. It was included in the first ever Winter Olympics …
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Tastes of Scotland Carolyn McDonald Graf Treacle
Half a pound of tupenny (= two-penny) rice, Half a pound of treacle. That’s the way the money goes, Pop! goes the weasel. Treacle brings up memories of sweets and …
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Scotland’s Winter Holiday
Scotland’s Winter Holidays by Catherine McKinley Honoring Scotland’s patron saint, St. Andrew’s Day traditions include celebrating Scottish culture, food and drink, attending ceilidhs …