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  Scotland - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In 1603, the Scottish King James VI inherited the throne of England, and became James I of England.
The Scottish Reformation, initiated in 1560 and led by John Knox, was Calvinist, and throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, the Church of Scotland maintained a strict theology and kept a tight control over the morality of the population.
Scottish sundial — the ancient renaissance sundials of Scotland.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scotland   (5589 words)

  
 Scottish Gaelic language - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Scottish Highlands, Western Isles, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia; large proportions live in Glasgow and other Scottish cities; formerly all of mainland Scotland except the south-eastern part (the Lothians).
Scottish, Manx and Irish Gaelic are all descended from Middle Irish.
With the advent of devolution, however, Scottish matters have finally begun to receive greater attention, and the Gaelic Language (Scotland) Act was confirmed by the Scottish Parliament on 21 April 2005.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Scottish_Gaelic_language   (3552 words)

  
 UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Scottish Courage commands over a quarter of the UK beer market.
Scottish Courage annual turnover was £2003 million in 2003 and operating profit was £186 million.
Scottish Courage’s top five brands - John Smith’s, Foster’s, Kronenbourg 1664, Miller and Beck’s - now account for over 85 per cent of its branded sales, an increase from 47 per cent in 1996.
www.scottish-newcastle.com /sn/beer/scottishcourage   (266 words)

  
 scottish
The Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite goes so deeply into the past for much of its symbolism and philosophy that its origins are lost in the mists of antiquity from which emerges history.
The Scottish Rite is sometimes called Continental Masonry because it had its origin from the Rites practiced on the Continent of Europe which later crystallized into the Scottish Rite through the constitutions of 1761, 1762 and 1786.
Scottish Rite degrees usually are, and always should be when possible, put on in costume land by carefully trained casts.
www.mastermason.com /jjcrowder/scottish/scottish.html   (3544 words)

  
 Scottish Socialist Party
It is already one of the strongest parties of the left in Europe, with six members of the Scottish Parliament, thousands of individual members, and a network of scores of branches stretching from the Northern Isles to the English border.
The Scottish Socialist Party is a part of the Scottish Free School Meals Campaign along with CPAG Scotland, One Plus, Poverty Alliance, Scottish Youth Parliament, UNISON, EIS, SSTA, BMA, STUC Women's Committee, Scottish Local Government Forum against Poverty, Members of the Scottish Churches Social Inclusion Network, Dundee Anti-Poverty Forum.
In the Scottish Parliament SSP MSP's have been fighting to hold the health boards and the Scottish Executive to account for their actions.
www.scottishsocialistparty.org   (893 words)

  
 Scottish Ancestors Scottish Family Tree Genealogy Scotland
Scottish Roots is a professional Scottish Genealogy service that will undertake detailed ancestral research into your Scottish Ancestry...
Scottish Roots Ancestral Research Service is now Scotland's leading firm of genealogical researchers, and since the company was established in 1984, over 10,000 investigations for Scots all over the world have been undertaken using authentic records held at Scotland's main record office (New Register House).
Scottish Roots' Customers come from all walks of life, ranging from the general public to TV celebrities, politicians, sports stars, etc. Scottish Roots has also been used and featured by the BBC, STV, TV-AM, The Scotsman, Herald, Sunday Times, Sunday Post, Scots Magazine and countless other magazines.
www.scottishroots.com   (354 words)

  
 Scottish Christian: the Church, churches, Christianity and religion in Scotland
The Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund has pledged £100,000 to help communities hit by the South Asia earthquake, which is thought to have killed at least 20,000 people.
Glasgow City Council's plans to survey 200 pupils on their sexual behaviour is "an announcement of defeat, an acknowledgement that Glasgow has a serious teenage pregnancy problem with 8.7% of births being to under-16s, among the highest in the developed world...
Scottish Christian makes them more accessible by listing over 1,000 links, and provides news about the church in Scotland.
www.scottishchristian.com   (401 words)

  
 GENUKI: Scotland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Scottish Military History Society exists to encourage the study of the Scottish Regiments of the British Army and the Commonwealth.
Scottish Genealogy Society in 1993 and may be purchased through their online ordering system.
Scottish Book Trade Index is "an index of printers, publishers, booksellers, bookbinders, printmakers, stationers and papermakers based in Scotland, from the beginnings of Scottish printing to ca.
www.genuki.org.uk /big/sct   (2994 words)

  
 Scottish Episcopal Church
The Scottish Episcopal Church is part of the world-wide Anglican Communion.
The Bishops from each of the other Dioceses of the Scottish Episcopal Church, together with visiting Bishops from companion dioceses Iowa and Swaziland and Bishops from Sweden, England and Wales will participate in the act of consecration (this involves the laying on of hands with prayer).
The Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, the Most Rev Bruce Cameron says “The consecration of a Bishop combines an occasion of great solemnity with one of celebration.
www.scotland.anglican.org   (629 words)

  
 Scottish Wildlife Trust - Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The latest survey results from The Wildlife Trusts' Basking Shark Project 2005 revealed that out of 180 sharks sighted over a ten-week period, 172 were in Scottish waters.
Scottish Wildlife Trust is deeply disappointed and angry that Ministers have found spurious reasons to sideline the trial re-introduction of beavers.
Scottish Wildlife Trust is a registered charity (No. SC 005792).
www.swt.org.uk   (152 words)

  
 Hillwalking in Scotland,Cairngorms to Isle of Arran,Pitlochry to Loch Lomond,Greenock to the Trossachs from Lochs to ...
Hillwalking in Scotland,Cairngorms to Isle of Arran,Pitlochry to Loch Lomond,Greenock to the Trossachs from Lochs to Glens & Scottish Mountains
Scottish Mountains, Valleys, Glens, Moors, Lochs all play their part in what must be one of the most relaxing and breathtaking views I have ever came across in my Life.
I would always recommend that you purchase Ordinance Survey map of the area you find yourself in, they are invaluable and there are usually plenty of simpler local maps available from Scottish Tourist Offices etc. Remember to prepare yourself well and wear appropriate clothing and footwear for your walks.
www.conneryscottishwalks.co.uk   (372 words)

  
 Scottish weddings, marriage traditions in Scotland
Lovely traditional Scottish medieval church next to the sea in historic Scottish town, near Forth Bridge and close to Edinburgh.
This Scottish brooch usually of engraved silver in the shape of a heart or two hearts entwined and is used chiefly as a love token or betrothal brooch.
The traditional Scottish token of good luck for weddings is to wear a sprig of white heather (Calluna Vulgaris).
www.siliconglen.com /culture/weddings.html   (2633 words)

  
 Royal Scottish Country Dance Society-San Francisco Branch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
Scottish Country Dancing is the traditional ballroom dancing of Scotland.
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS), based in Edinburgh, was founded in 1923 to preserve this joyful social dance tradition.
Scottish Country Dancing is demonstrated at Scottish Games and Gatherings and at many other fairs and events.
www.rscds-sf.org   (245 words)

  
 Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: Scottish Fold
Scottish Folds are hardy cats, much like their barnyard ancestors.
Scottish Folds adapt to almost any home situation and are as comfortable in a room full of noisy children and dogs as they are in a single person’s dwelling.
Scottish Folds come in any and all colors possible with the exception of those showing evidence of hybridization resulting in the colors chocolate, lavender, the Himalayan pattern, or a combination of these and white.
www.cfainc.org /breeds/profiles/scottish.html   (898 words)

  
 Behind the Name: Scottish Names
From a Scottish place name which was formerly the name of a kingdom in Scotland...
From a Scottish surname which was derived from the first name GREGOR.
From a Scottish surname which was in turn derived from a Scottish place name...
www.behindthename.com /nmc/sco.html   (791 words)

  
 Scottish Castles Imagemap
From the beginning of time man's inability to live in peaceful co-existence with his neighbours has led to the need for him to build defences to protect himself and those in his care against a sometimes hostile world.
The Scottish countryside is as rich as anywhere in Europe with mighty fortresses and fortified towerhouses providing concrete evidence of such endeavours.
Produced for you here is a selection of the finest castles of Scotland, from far in the North to the border country.
www.geocities.com /Athens/Forum/8287/maincas.html   (110 words)

  
 Scottish Heirloom Jewelry
Your Scottish Crest, as an Heirloom to be passed on, also forges links from your Scottish bloodline.
If an heirloom carries your Scottish name, it should be of the very highest quality, to be admired and treasured by you and your descendants alike.
As your Scottish or Celtic Jewelry will be inherited by your descendents, there are spaces for the names of the inheritors of your gold Scottish or Celtic Jewelry.
www.scottish-heirloom.com   (396 words)

  
 Scottish Parliament - Scottish News and Articles -
n the two months since the Scottish Parliament opened its doors to the public there has been one area of the building which, despite the noise, sand and constant painting going on, has received a big thumbs up from its users.
The Scottish Parliament's Environment and Rural Development Committee today endorsed the general principles of the Water Services etc (Scotland) Bill.
Visitors will be able to gain exclusive access to the new Scottish Parliament building from Monday 11 October when the official programme of guided tours gets under way.
www.scottish-parliament.com   (417 words)

  
 The Scottish Parliament - Homepage
A report published by the Audit Committee has concluded that the financial health of further education colleges is improving, but it is unclear how much of the improvement is due to extra funding rather than better financial management.
The Scottish Parliament is in the running for a prestigious architecture award which is being announced on Saturday evening.
Among the issues to be considered are: the contribution of all modes of freight transport, including rail, road, water and air; their environmental impact; and future prospects for the Scottish road haulage industry.
www.scottish.parliament.uk   (385 words)

  
 Scottish History - Culture, Battles, Literature and more
This is where we've sourced antiquarian books about Scotland that give a more detailed look at areas and aspects of Scotland and have transcribed them onto the site for you to enjoy.
Accounts of some of our famous Scottish regiments and their formation during the late 1700's which includes various battles in America and Canada as well as in the West Indies and Europe.
This is where we highlight Scottish societies and organisations around the world.
www.electricscotland.com /history   (740 words)

  
 Scotland: Genealogy   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This is collection of resources designed to assist those wishing to trace their Scottish Ancestry.
The last major source of information is the GENIUK project which collects information and resources on British (including Scottish) and Irish genealogy.
There is a major new Scottish Resource which will help you find out more about where you ancestors came from: the Gazetteer for Scotland.
www.geo.ed.ac.uk /home/scotland/genealogy.html   (657 words)

  
 The Scottish Crannog Centre
The Scottish Crannog Centre features a unique reconstruction of an early Iron Age loch-dwelling, built by the Scottish Trust for Underwater Archaeology.
This authentic recreation is based on the excavation evidence from the 2,600 year old site of 'Oakbank Crannog', one of the 18 crannogs preserved in Loch Tay, Scotland.
The Scottish Crannog Centre is dedicated to operating and educating in an environmentally responsible manner.
www.crannog.co.uk   (442 words)

  
 The Scottish Banner Newspaper   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
The Scottish Banner is the Scottish community’s favorite international monthly publication for ex-pat Scots or those with an interest in Scottish culture and tradition.
The Scottish Banner has been publishing for over 29 years and has firmly established itself as the link to “home” for many of its loyal readers.
The Scottish Banner is available by home subscription, at newsagents, Scottish shops, at highland games and special events and various other outlets depending on your location.
www.scottishbanner.com   (243 words)

  
 Campbell Highland Games & Celtic Gathering -- Campbell, California   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
According to the tale made famous by Burns, this ancient, single span, constructed of stone in the 13th century, is the very bridge over which the legendary Tam o' Shanter fled on his horse Meg in order to escape from the three witches who were chasing him.
Scottish Heavy Athletics (including the Caber Toss) & traditional field athletics like Shinty, Rugby & Soccer allow the spectator to cheer on their favorite athletes both male and female.
If you want to find your Celtic Roots be sure to visit Clan Row where you can research your family background and maybe meet some long lost relatives or visit our living history area and request and audience with Her Majesty, Mary Queen of Scots.
www.campbellgames.com   (875 words)

  
 Great Scot - Scottish kilts, tartans, and more
Kilts are, in fact, a Celtic tradition that began with the Irish--but there is no doubt that the Scots have appropriated and transformed the traditional attire to make it their own.
Technically, the kilt is a garment worn on a gentleman in place of pants--the "skirt," as it were.
At the very least, kilt hose (the traditional knee-high woolen socks) and a kilt pin would be necessary, whether you've opted for a kilt for sport or one to introduce into your casual wardrobe.
www.greatscotshop.com   (536 words)

  
 Scottish Ministers and History
Scottish Ministers from the Reformation from the sixteenth century to the twentieth century, from East Lothian, Midlothian and West Lothian.
In the Fasti Ecclesiae Scoticanae volume I, there are One hundred and sixty one parishes and chapels, over two thousand Scottish Ministers many with their Families, births, deaths, marriages and children, more Scottish history and genealogy information in one book than you can ever imagine.
This is by far the largest Scottish site regarding genealogy and history information on Scottish Ministers and their families, I hope in the future to add more families of Scottish descent and as much data and history as I can find on Ministers in the Scottish Synods.
www.dwalker.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk /Map.htm   (184 words)

  
 Music In Scotland Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-22)
This Scottish music site is dedicated to promoting music and musicians with a Celtic connection to a world-wide audience.
If you cannot find what you are looking for send us an email and if we do not have it we will try to get it for you.
All your favourite Scottish Country and Ceilidh Dance Bands are featured.
www.musicinscotland.com   (554 words)

  
 Scottish Gifts: Directory Of Online Retailers Of Scottish Gifts, Jewelry & Knitwear.
You will find top quality Scottish gift websites listed on our pages and you will probably also find a few things you were not expecting.
FIVE Scottish finalists are in the running to win a £25,000 prize for their business plan.
The Scottish men's team have moved up two places in the world rankings after an unexpected change by the International Hockey Federation in the method of assessment.
www.scottishproducts.com   (382 words)

  
 Scottish Screen
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Scottish Screen have launched a new and improved Short Film Distribution Strategy which will give filmmakers more control and responsibility over the distribution of the film after completion.
Click here to find out what is in the Scottish Screen Archive and learn about Scotland's rich film heritage.
www.scottishscreen.com   (139 words)

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