Scotland

John O'Duinn: The Crow Road by Iain Banks

“It was the day my grandmother exploded.” A great opening line, and it made me stop my browsing in the bookshop to read on, a little curious. By the end of the first chapter, I was hooked and needed to buy the book. This...

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Levein keeps quiet over Scotland speculation

Levein keeps quiet over Scotland speculation Dundee United boss Craig Levein has refused to be drawn on speculation linking him as one of the favourites for the Scotland job. "I don't want to talk about something that might or...

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Kilt-clad Cranston emceed Wisconsin Scottish Games

Nov 22, 2009 (Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Jim Cranston became the public face of the Wisconsin Scottish Games. "He'd get all dressed up and do such a good job with it," said Connie Young, an organizer with the games. By...

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I feel completely stupid right about now.

News Type: Other — Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:04 AM EST Yep I feel about as stupid as a stump. To give a little back story I have always been interested in family histories along with the Coat of Arms and Family Crests. (Tartan is also...

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Farming Out The Safety Message To Students, Scotland

Farm safety is firmly on the curriculum for the new intake of students at the Scottish Agricultural College, with practical advice and guidance from the Health and Safety Executive. The latest edition of HSE's free Farmwise...

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So that's what the Romans gave us -- more historic camps than anywhere [Scotland]

Scotland already has more identified Roman camps than any other European country -- reflecting Rome's repeated attempts to stamp its rule on the troublesome north. Now the number is set to increase. The first comprehensive...

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His legacy burns on

A quarter of a millennium after his birth, this poet’s works are not only still read but his life is also celebrated with tours of his home. IF you’ve ever heard or sung Auld Lang Syne, then you know Scottish poet Robert Burns....

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Scotland: 'Muslim suffragettes' fight for mosque vote

Scotland: 'Muslim suffragettes' fight for mosque vote MUSLIM women have launched an audacious campaign to win the vote at Scotland's biggest mosque. A group of students, many aged under 20, say they are being effectively barred...

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Lecturer faces blog inquiry

Published Date: 22 November 2009 By Tom Peterkin Scottish Political Editor A UNIVERSITY has launched an inquiry into the behaviour of one of its lecturers after he used his pro-nationalist blog to mount a vicious attack on the...

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Help! My car rental company is taking me to court

Q: We recently rented a car through Hertz in Scotland. To our surprise, we later found a $250 charge on our American Express for a damaged tire. We disputed the charges, and American Express sided with us, noting that Hertz had...

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