This is a bust of Sir Walter Scott in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery in Edinburgh. I think it bears a passing resemblance to Alex Salmond, the current first minister of the ruling party in the Scottish Parliament. So Who Was Sir Walter Scott Sir Walter Scott was a Scottish historical novelist, playwright, and poet … Read more
We went to Stirling yesterday, and this is a photo of Stirling Castle seen from below in the valley. We decided at the last moment to detour to Stirling instead of driving straight back from Glasgow to Edinburgh. Stirling is 20 miles from Glasgow and 33 miles from Edinburgh, so it’s an easy ride from … Read more
‘Hogmanay’, the Scottish Twist To New Year’s Festivities Here in Scotland, New Year’s celebrations are known as ‘Hogmanay’. The Scots word for the last day of the year and a reference to festivities here that begin with the ushering in of the New Year, Hogmanay is celebrated with events from December 30th through New Year’s … Read more