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January, 2008

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The Saltire of Scotland Go to Jacobyte's Spaces The Lion Rampant is the flag used historically by the King of Scots.
 
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The House of Stuart or Stewart was a royal house of the Kingdom of Scotland, later also of the Kingdom of England, and finally of the Kingdom of Great Britain. Mary Queen of Scots adopted the French spelling Stuart while in France to ensure that the Scots Stewart was pronounced correctly. The name itself originates from the ancient hereditary Scottish title High Steward of Scotland.    The Jacobite Risings were a series of uprisings, rebellions, and wars in the British Isles occurring between 1688 and 1746. The uprisings were aimed at restoring James VII of Scotland and II of England, and later his descendants of the House of Stuart, to the throne after he was deposed by Parliament during the Glorious Revolution.    The House of Hanover (the Hanoverians) is a German royal dynasty which has ruled the Duchy of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, the Kingdom of Hanover and the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It succeeded the House of Stuart as monarchs of Great Britain in 1714.
 
The Battle of Culloden (April 16, 1746) was the final clash between the French-supported Jacobites and the Hanoverians (The British) in the 1745 Jacobite Rising. It was the last battle to be fought on mainland Britain. Culloden brought the Jacobite cause—to restore the House of Stuart to the throne of Great Britain—to a decisive defeat.    Ghosts of Culloden sung by Isla Grant. The Battle of Culloden (April 16th 1746), was the final clash between the Jacobites and the Hanoverians in the 1745 rising    Late medieval genealogies show Clan MacLachlan to be descended from Niall of The Nine Hostages who was said to be High King of Ireland in the 5th centuary
 
Culloden    Bonnie Prince Charlie
 
Go to Crann Tara derived from the Gaelic for Fiery Cross. Preserving the history, culture and heritage of ScotlandGo to Crann Tara derived from the Gaelic for Fiery Cross. Preserving the history, culture and heritage of Scotland

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The Scottish Crown has a long and complex history. From a number of local rulers governing separate territories and peoples, a single king emerged by the beginning of the twelfth century to govern most of what is today's Scotland.The Scottish Crown has a long and complex history. From a number of local rulers governing separate territories and peoples, a single king emerged by the beginning of the twelfth century to govern most of what is today's Scotland.
 
 
Website for The Scottish Knights Templar - Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed Nomini Tuo ad gloriam - Not for us, Lord, not for us, but to Thy name give glory!   House of Stuart   Website for The Scottish Knights Templar - Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed Nomini Tuo ad gloriam - Not for us, Lord, not for us, but to Thy name give glory!
James VII of Scotland   James Francis Edward Stuart - The Old Pretender.   Charles III - Charles Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie
Website for The Rosslyn Knights Templars   Henry IX - Henry Benedict Maria Clement Thomas Francis Xavir Stewart; Cardinal, Duke of York.   Website for The Rosslyn Knights Templars
 
Scots Wha Hae!
 
Ancient Warriors, The Highlanders - Part 1 Highland Warriors Part 2 Highland Warriors Part 3
 
Culloden was the last hand-to-hand battle fought on British soil. Part of a wider European religious and political conflict, the short but bloody fight changed the course of history.    The Battle of Prestonpans - a resource providing news, interactivity and information relating to the Battle of Prestonpans and its charitable association, Battle of Prestonpans [1745] Heritage Trust. The site comemorates the Battle and celebrates the Victory, Hope and Ambition of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite army
 
Auld Alliance - Le Lien Franco - Ecossais. The goal of the association is to allow the largest number of people to know or rediscover the Old Alliance between France and Scotland, to keep alive and develop friendship links between the two nations through cultural, eductional and historical actions.
 
Clann Alba Forums - These forums have been established for our visitors to learn more about Scotland. There are many forums here with a wide variety of topics about all things Scottish.
 
Songs of the Jacobite risings. A collection of Jacobite songs of the British Isles relating to the Jacobite risings, in particular to Prince Charles Edward Stuart's epic venture.  Read about The Highland Clearencies @ Scottish History.com
 
Scottish Community Forum
 
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Tartan TV is a hit television series about Scotland, now showing on more then 100 American PBS stations
 
Holiday Chick - by Prestons FlowersJulie @ Preston's Flowers. Preston's Flowers proudly serves the Evanston area. We are committed to offering only the finest floral arrangements and gifts, backed by service that is friendly and prompt. Because all of our customers are important, our professional staff is dedicated to making your experience a pleasant one. That is why we always go the extra mile to make your floral gift perfect. Let Preston's Flowers be your first choice for flowers. Order Flowers OnlinePrincess Roses @ Preston's Flowers
 
Go to The Clan MacLachlan Society. The MacLachlan clan is headed by the Clan Chief, Euan Maclachlan of Maclachlan from his seat at Castle Lachlan on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll on the West Coast of Scotland. The clan motto, 'Fortis et Fidus', means 'Brave and Trusty'.Go to Castle Lachlan situated in Strathlachlan on the shores of Loch Fyne, ArgyllGo to Castle Lachlan situated in Strathlachlan on the shores of Loch Fyne, Argyll
 
Whiskipedia.org This website has been set up to be the definitive online resource for all things Whisk(e)y.
 
Single Malt TV - Exploring The Whiskies of The World    Go to The Scotch Malt Whisky Guide Ceud mile fàilte! (Gaelic for A hundred thousand welcomes). In this guide to Scotch Whisky you shall find a brief history of Scotch Whisky, how Scotch Malt Whisky is made and how Scotch Blended Whisky is made
 
Whisky.com Forum - Questions About Whisky. All About Whisky!

Single malt whisky through the producing distilleries: history, making and tasting    Go to Kindred Spirits. A Guide to Single Malt Whisky 

Single Malt Whisky site with distillery info

Go to Whisky Live

Go to Scotch Hunter

Go to Whisky Magazine

Bruichladdich  Arran  Auchentoshan

Balblair  Benriach  Benromach

Finlaggan is very much the SECRET Islay, as the name of the distillery from which it comes is a closely guarded secret and known to only a select few

Slàinte or Slàinte Mhath is commonly used as a drinking toast in Scotland.

 

Celtic art is ornamental, avoiding straight lines and only occasionally using symmetry, without the imitation of nature or ideal of beauty central to the classical tradition, but as far as we can understand it often involves complex symbolism.

 
The Celtic Realm. They are a people who were pushed to the frindges of their domain, conquered by forces stronger than their own. But that's just history's version of events for the Celts. These scrappy, pride-filled, Europeans and their spirited brethern around the world, have held on to their culture, their language and their determination never to be defeated.
 
Scotland  Ireland  Wales  Cornwall  Isle of Man  Brittany  Galicia (Spain)  Asturias  Cantabria  León
 
Celtic Radio.net
 
The triple spiral or triskele is a Celtic and pre-Celtic symbol
 
Celtic Woman    Clann An Drumma                             
Watch Celtic Woman - You Raise Me Up [Video]  Clann an Drumma - Children of The Drum - The sound of Scotland in the 21st century   Celtic Woman - Caledonia [Video]..

Celtic Mythology is the mythology of Celtic polytheism, apparently the religion of the Iron Age Celts.

Siol nan Gaidheal

Na Fir Dileas - The Loyal Men

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Celtic Knot    Diana Gabaldon's Highland Saga     Celtic Knot

Outlander.    Dragonfly in Amber    Voyager

   

Celtic Knot    Drums of Autumn    The Fiery Cross    A Breath of Snow Ashes   Celtic Knot
 
       Book of Golden Stories       
 
Book of golden stories,
Days of olden notes,
Now the Autumn leaves are falling,
We'll meet on the edges,
Memories, No regrets,
Now the minstral boy is calling.
 
But as long as I can see the morning,
In miracles much more than I can say,
It's enough to keep me still believing,
In drifting hearts so far away.
 
You took me through the pages,
Good happiness is shared,
Lost in a web of changes,
This could be the last dance,
Waltzing in the rain,
"Till the minstral comes to save us.
 
Yes as long as I can see the morning,
And blossom comes to bud again in Spring,
It's enough to keep me still believing,
Your memory is everything...
 
C & R MacDonald,  Runrig.
 
 
                   Runrig Official Site Homepage                   
 
Go to Radio MDU Ihr Internetradio aus Ennepetal im Ennepe Ruhr Kreis mit dem Besten aus der Schlager und Oldiewelt.
 
Umberto Eco, The Name of the Rose  Umberto Eco  Umberto Eco - Foucalt's Pendulum

Dan Brown, Angels & Demons  Dan Brown  Dan Brown, The Da Vinci Code

The Scotsman - Scotland's Leading Newspaper

The Internet Guide to Scotland 

Undiscovered Scotland Homepage

Go toBBC Radio Scotland [Listen Live]

Go to BBC Radio Nan Gaidheal [ÈIST BEÒ]

A World of Music

Celtic Christianity or Insular Christianity sometimes commonly called the Celtic Church         A fathers love letter for You!         A Celtic cross is a symbol that combines the cross with a ring surrounding the intersection. It is the characteristic symbol of Celtic Christianity, though the symbol has older, pre-Christian origins. Such crosses formed a major part of Celtic art. This design is also referred to as the Irish Cross, or as the Cross of Iona.

A fathers love letter for you ?

 
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