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Once whispered in the glens and shouted in the halls of ancient clans, Scottish Gaelic (not to be confused with Irish Gaelic) has been making a surprise comeback in the
In June 1314, the fate of Scotland hung in the balance. Near Stirling Castle, King Robert I (the Bruce) gathered a few thousand hardy Scots to face the much larger
Towering castle ruins and shivering waters set the stage for the Loch Ness legend. Loch Ness itself is vast – the lake holds the largest volume of freshwater in Britain,
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Meet Andrew Malysheff! Andrew hails from Cochrane, Alberta, and for the past three years, he’s been chasing big throws and even bigger personal bests. He kicked off his first two seasons
If you’re visiting Edinburgh and love whisky (or even just curious about it), you’re in luck—this city doesn’t just serve whisky, it celebrates it. Two of the most popular
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Meet Adam Croker! Hailing from the sun-soaked desert of Albuquerque, New Mexico, this spirited athlete trains with a powerhouse crew of local (and might we say, world-class) Highland Games throwers.
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Tartan Day is a celebration of Scottish heritage in the U.S. and Canada, happening every April 6th. It’s a day to recognize the huge influence Scottish immigrants had on shaping
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