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  Kelvin Central   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The fully merged Kelvin Central Buses Ltd. was formed on 17 July 1989 by order of the Government, as a supposedly necessary step in the privatisation of the Scottish Bus Group.
The new company combined the Kelvin Scottish operations to the north-west, north and north-east of Glasgow with the stricken remains of Central Scottish in Lanarkshire.
Although the combination of Kelvin and Central was widely described as a "merger", and despite the new company's Head Office being in Motherwell, it was clear from the start that Kelvin management were in control.
www.centralsmt.co.uk /kelvin_central.htm   (834 words)

  
 Central Scottish - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Central Scottish Omnibuses Ltd was a bus operating subsidiary of the Scottish Transport Group formed in June 1985 from Central SMT Company Ltd, and operated until July 1989 when it was merged with Kelvin Scottish to form Kelvin Central Buses.
From its head office in Traction House, Motherwell, Central Scottish had an operating area covering the whole of Lanarkshire, bounded by Glasgow to the west, Airdrie to the north, Strathaven to the south and Shotts to the east.
Central was the largest operator in central Scotland and was responsible for local and interurban services in the towns of East Kilbride, Airdrie, Motherwell, Wishaw and Hamilton.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_Scottish   (562 words)

  
 Celtic Culture: Central_Texas_Celtic
Scottish country dance is somewhat similar to square dance, however none of the moves are called out.
Scottish country dance is a truly social dance, with plenty of opportunities to smile and nod at other dancers in your set.
The Texas Highlanders are a new group in Austin, promoting the culture, heritage, history and accomplishments of the Scottish in Central Texas.
www.austincelts.org /celtic/Central_Texas_Celtic   (681 words)

  
 Scottish Society of Central California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Scottish Society of Central California had its beginnings in 1982, when those of Scottish descent belonging to the Celtic Cultural Society of Central California decided to form their own organization.
In January 1983, the Scottish Society of Central California became a non-profit corporation organized and qualified under the laws of the State of California.
This Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans has now grown to the point that it is considered one of the finest one-day Scottish events on the West Coast.
www.scottishsociety.org   (988 words)

  
 Sandi and Jim's Scottish Page
Clan MacTavish Thom(p)son's, Thomas and Todd are a recognized ancient Highland Clan by the Court of the Lord Lyon, King of Scottish Heraldry in Edinburgh in 1793.
Scottish Gaelic: Alba) is a nation in northwest Europe and one of the constituent countries[1] of the United Kingdom.
Scottish waters consist of a large sector of the North Atlantic and the North Sea, containing the largest oil reserves in the European Union.
home.cfl.rr.com /sawyersite/scot.htm   (2822 words)

  
 BARKER
Although the present members of the Scottish Parliament were elected as recently as 1999, Scotland was a separate kingdom until the seventeenth century and has its own legal system whose separate existence was guaranteed by the Act of Union in1701.
Scottish charities with educational purposes should be treated in the same way as other Scottish charities.
Central exemptions from local authority permission for national organisations should be discontinued.
www.icnl.org /journal/vol2iss4/ar_barker1.htm   (1338 words)

  
 Shelter: Central heating programme
The central heating programme is managed by Scottish Gas, in partnership with the Scottish Executive.
All the companies employed to carry out work for the central heating programme are registered with national trade associations such as CORGI (for gas) and the NICEIC (for electricity).
Scottish Gas may also send an inspector round to your home, to check that your new heating system is working properly and is safe.
scotland.shelter.org.uk /advice/advice-4032.cfm   (824 words)

  
 Airdrie Inheritance   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Central fleet became less standardised overnight on 17 June 1985, when the newly-renamed company (now Central Scottish Omnibuses Ltd) took over operations at the former Eastern Scottish Depot at Clarkston, Airdrie.
The latter was a new type for Central and the Airdrie fleet was a varied one, carrying Alexander AY-, AYS- and T-type bodies and Plaxton Supreme IIIs and IVs.
This well-loved independent had been acquired by Eastern Scottish in the early sixties and their blue and grey colour scheme survived in use up to the closure of Victoria Depot in 1979.
www.centralsmt.co.uk /airdrie_inheritance.htm   (426 words)

  
 Scottish Fold
Scottish Fold Cat and Kitten Central is a comprehensive online resource for those exploring the possibility of adding a Scottish Fold kitten to their family.
Scottish Fold kittens are born with straight ears, and if they are going to fold, this will occur at about three to four weeks of age.
International Scottish Fold Association - CFA breed club with a prime mission to preserve the integrity of the breed.
www.cats-central.com /cat-breeds/scottish-fold-cat-breed-guide.html   (1256 words)

  
 The Scottish Political System - Cambridge University Press
First published in 1973, Professor Kellas's account of Scottish government and politics has long been recognised as the standard textbook in the field.
Its scope includes a definition of the Scottish political system, and critical descriptions of Scottish administration (central and local), parliamentary activity, parties, electoral behaviour, and pressure groups.
Scottish nationalism is given a wider interpretation than usual, covering not only the support for the Scottish National Party, but the manifestations of national feeling in Scottish life generally.
www.cambridge.org /catalogue/catalogue.asp?isbn=0521368642   (280 words)

  
 Central Scotland (Scottish Parliament electoral region) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Central Scotland (Meadhan-Alba in Gaelic) is one of the eight electoral regions of the Scottish Parliament which were created in 1999.
The Central Scotland region shares boundaries with the Lothians, South of Scotland, West of Scotland, Glasgow and Mid Scotland and Fife regions.
Central Scotland ;• Glasgow ;• Highlands and Islands • Lothians • Mid Scotland and Fife • North East Scotland ;• South of Scotland ;• West of Scotland
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Central_Scotland_(Scottish_Parliament_electoral_region)   (519 words)

  
 Scottish Golf Union
The Scottish Golf Union has created the world’s first dynamic national internet golf service, which will revolutionise the way Scots and overseas golfers organise their playing in the Home of Golf.
Golf Central can let the user know which clubs have membership vacancies for all categories of member, whether the golfer is searching for gents, ladies, seniors or juniors.
Golf Central has been running a pilot website in recent months, and already clubs have received more than one thousand entries to their open competitions and many membership enquiries.
www.scottishgolfunion.org /index.cfm?action=newsdetail&newsid=389   (927 words)

  
 Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - Central Iowa Branch
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - Central Iowa Branch (RSCDS-CI) is an organization whose members share an interest in Scottish Country dance and music.
Presentations to various groups demonstrate the pleasure of Scottish Country dancing and increase awareness of Scottish culture in Central Iowa.
The high point of our year is a spring ball, where dancers of all skill levels as well as observers come together to enjoy friendship, dancing, live music and pageantry.
www.public.iastate.edu /~fuchs/scd.html   (285 words)

  
 EFE SHOWBUS PHOTO GALLERY - Central SMT
Preserved at the Scottish Vintage Bus Museum at Lothalmond is this former Central SMT, extra long Bristol FLF Lodekka, once BE335 in the fleet.
Though Central had one of the two prototype VRL models with the uncommon longitudinal engine, its batch of early production types had the standard transverse engine.
Its life with Central was cut short when the vehicles were swapped with Bristol Lodekkas from National Bus Company fleets and BN358 became Alder Valley 881.
www.showbus.com /gallery/sscot/csmt.htm   (234 words)

  
 Scottish Field: Central
Falkirk is one of Scotland’s most historic towns with most of its history a product of the town’s pivotal location in the central belt which more than any other part of the country has played a crucial role in determining Scotland’s freedom from England.
Against - It will kill local communities which are dependant on fishing and are not able to sustain tourism over the bleak winter months.
No part of this publication may be reproduced without the express written permission of the publishers.
www.scottishfield.co.uk /news/categoryfront.php/id/204/Central.html   (147 words)

  
 World Music Central - Scottish Piano Fusion
Sandy is another example of the quite remarkable young talent emanating from The Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Glasgow - Scotland is indeed rich in musical talent.
Sandy Meldrum, steeped in a Scottish musical background from childhood, plays both the piano and piano accordion.
He is the first-ever Honours graduate in Traditional Piano from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama, Scottish Music Degree Course.
www.worldmusiccentral.org /article.php/20061008081044380   (163 words)

  
 World Music Central - Extraordinary Scottish Music
Shooglenifty is an instrumental band that is creating new ways of expression for Scottish music.
Unlike many other contemporary bands in the so-called Celtic genre, Shooglenifty did not find a need to use vocalists and, frankly, they don't need singers as the band members are a phenomenal group of instrumentalists.
The groundbreaking sound of the band is based in the combination of traditional Scottish melodies and rhythms with other cultures such as their Celtic cousins in Spain, as well as African guitar, Asian impressions, rumba beats and Afro-American jazz.
www.worldmusiccentral.org /article.php?story=20031006210500460   (227 words)

  
 World Music Central - Scottish Women and Galician Veterans at Celtic Connections January 26th
Glasgow, Scotland - A concert with the Scottish Women will be one of the highlights of the January 26th concerts at Celtic Connections.
The evolution of the Scottish Women project has become one of the Celtic Connections’ enduring legacies.
The line-up for Scottish Women 2006 includes Sheila Stewart, Margaret Bennett, Corrina Hewat, Maggie MacInnes, Mairi MacInnes, Annie Grace, Anna Murray, Elspeth Cowie, Julie Fowlis, Emily Smith, Catherine Ann McPhee, Karine Polwart and Ishbel MacAskill.
www.worldmusiccentral.org /article.php/20060125205233998   (683 words)

  
 Scottish Terrier Scottie : Dogs Central's Guide to buying a Scottish Terrier Scottie Puppy for your Family   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
: Dogs Central's Scottish Terrier Dog Breed Guide offers a concise Scottish Terrier dog breed profile, Scottish Terrier Puppy Breeders Directory, Scottish Terrier Puppy For Sale Ads, Scottish Terrier Clubs and Rescue, Links to Scottish Terrier information and photos, Scottish Terrier Books and much more.
Affectionately known as the "Scottie", the Scottish Terrier is a working terrier that hails from the Scottish Highlands, and was once a member of the "Scotch Terrier Group", which included a variety of terrier types.
This group underwent renaming in the mid 1800's by British dog fanciers in an attempt to differentiate between the various breeds, and the Scottie was given the name " Hard-Haired Scotch Terrier" Two years later, the breed was renamed the Scottish Terrier and continues to carry that name today.
www.dogpage.us /scottish-terriers.htm   (335 words)

  
 A Selective List of Genealogical Sources for Scottish and Scots-American Genealogy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Scottish Nation; or, The Surnames, Families, Literature, Honours, and Biographical History of the People of Scotland.
Scottish Family History, A Guide to Works of Reference on the History and Genealogy of Scottish Families.
The Clans, Septs, and Regiments of the Scottish Highlands, 7th ed.
wilson.lib.umn.edu /reference/sco-gene.html   (535 words)

  
 Scottish Library at the Central Library   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Facilities: We have a wide range of information about Scotland which you can look at in the library, as well as a large collection of books, maps and videos to borrow.
We are a Scottish Parliament Partner Library and can provide information about the Parliament and its work.
Details of the maps held in the Scottish Library
www.edinburgh.gov.uk /libraries/scottish/scottish.html   (238 words)

  
 Central Coast Bagpipe Band - Home
The Central Coast Bagpipe Band is from San Luis Obispo County, in California, and performs within the area.
We love to perform fully clad in each of our individual tartans, forming a diverse group of pipers and drummers, in a wide age bracket.
Central Coast Scottish Society - The Central Coast Pipe Band has joined up with the Central Coast Scottish Society to help promote all things Scottish!
www.angelfire.com /folk/ccpb   (171 words)

  
 The Seattle Times: Outdoors: Enumclaw: Scottish central
Both days feature Highland dancing competition, Celtic arts vendors, Scottish farm animals and Celtic Kennel, Avenue of the Clans Scottish heritage organizations, and entertainment including the boisterous Wicked Tinkers, folk duo Men of Worth and combat by the Seattle Knights.
After all that, grab an ale at the Rampant Lion or Tilted Kilt Pubs and food, Scottish and otherwise, from a variety of vendors.
The 59th annual event draws some 30,000 fans and slows traffic on local roads, so allow extra time to arrive in time for the Massing of the Pipes and Drums and Parade of the Clans at 12:30 p.m.
seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/outdoors/2002405797_nwwfastbreak28.html?syndication=rss   (313 words)

  
 Central Scottish AFL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
The Central Scottish Amateur Football League was instituted in 1927 and is, in our opinion the finest and most progressive Amateur League in Scotland.
We have also had success in the West of Scotland Amateur Cup in the past three seasons from 2004-2006 (Both finalists in this years competition were from The Central Scottish) and four out of the last six years in the East of Scotland Cup.
As well as the National and District Competitions the League runs its own domestic cup competitions which are the Bunrigh League Cup, Cinema Cup and The McAvoy/McIntyre Trophy.
www.scottishamateurfa.co.uk /Leagues/CentralScottishAFL   (371 words)

  
 Central SMT Home Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Introduction - A brief introduction to the company that was Central SMT and why its memory lives on.
The Central Story - Origins and early days of the company, the "golden years", the first signs of decline, the re-shaping of Central in 1985, merger with Kelvin in preparation for privatisation and a brief look at First operations today.
Route Network - Overview of Central territory, key corridors into Glasgow, classic Central destinations, invaders from east and west, tickets, fares and timetables.
www.centralsmt.co.uk   (275 words)

  
 Electric Scotland is a major educational resource on the history of Scotland, the Scots and people of Scottish descent
This means you'll get to learn about the history of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Scottish Borders, Central Scotland and the Scots who lived there.
Overall you will find over 100 major books on different aspects of Scottish history, a 6 volume gazetteer of place names along with maps, good histories of Scottish clans and families along with ways to search for your tartan.
Should you be interested in Scottish History you might also like to receive our FREE weekly email newsletter.
www.electricscotland.com   (283 words)

  
 Scottish American Society of Central Florida and Highland Games - Main Page
The games will be held from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (rain or shine) at the Central Winds Park in Winter Springs, FL (click here for directions)
The Scottish-American society of Central Florida was founded in 1976 to celebrate and carry on the Scottish traditions here in the US.
The purpose of this organization is to provide education to the Central Florida community through schools, churches and civic lectures and demonstrations, as well as organizing and hosting the annual central Florida Scottish Highland Games in January.
www.flascot.com   (328 words)

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