Five Holiday Gift Ideas for 2023
It’s that time of year! Whether you’re shopping for your lass, your lad, your wee one, or even for yourself, I have compiled a list of five gift ideas for […]
November Athlete Spotlight: Jarvina Routt, Pro Highland Games Thrower
If you’re not familiar with Jarvina Routt, you should be! She holds the world record for the 3rd furthest throw in women’s history (28lbs at a whopping 52’1″) in addition […]
Tartan Feature Part One: State Tartans of the U.S.A.
Have you ever wondered what your state’s tartan might look like, or if your state has a tartan at all? With the amount of Scottish settlers that came to North […]
Modern-day Halloween vs. the ancient customs of Samhain/Samhuinn
The Halloween celebrations we see today are vastly different from the original Samhain/Samhuinn traditions and practices of the past. This is for many reasons including the Christian restructuring of the […]
Scottish Gaelic Words for Halloween!
Impress your friends and family by using some Scottish Gaelic words on Halloween! Compiled by Scottish couple, Lauren and Peter, from the travel blog https://www.oursocalledlife.co.uk, they have compiled a list of […]
Five of our favorite newer Scottish-based TV Shows!
With the number of streaming services available today, finding something to watch on any given night has never been easier. So, if you’re looking to kick back and watch something […]
The Shared Links Between Scotland, Canada and the U.S.
It should be to nobody’s surprise that North America and Scotland have a lot of common threads that weave us together because Scottish settlers were some of the first to […]
Shake Your Shamrocks! Get Ready for St. Patrick’s Day!
While we specialize in promoting Scottish Highand Games and Festivals, we can’t help but spread the love by listing some fun things to do for St. Paddy’s day! Whether you’re […]
Fun Facts About Various Highland Games Around the World
Here are several fun facts about some of our beloved games that you might find interesting in case you’re ever playing some Highland Games trivia! The Braemar Gathering held every […]
Braemar Gathering will be live streamed this year!
Official Press Release: Aberdeenshire, Monday, 29 August 2022 : After a three-year absence due to the pandemic, preparations are well underway to stage one of Scotland’s iconic Highland Games – […]
