Amazing Grace with bagpipes and symphony orchestra Amazing Grace with bagpipes and symphony orchestra – “Amazing Grace” is an iconic Christian hymn written in 1772 by English Anglican clergyman and poet John Newton (1725–1807). Originally published in 1779 as part of a collection called Olney Hymns, the song has since become one of the most […]
Scottish Baby Dance Scottish Baby Dance – Dressed in a kilt and bow tie, a wee young Scottish lad stole the show with his dancing at a wedding reception. At first, only a few people noticed the toddler on the dance floor near some of the dining tables, waving his arms along to the rhythm […]
How Traditional Haggis Is Made In Scotland Making traditional haggis in Scotland is a centuries old tradition. Insider’s Claudia Romeo ventured to Edinburgh, Scotland to explore the process up close with James Macsween, a third generation haggis producer whose family butcher shop has become one of the most successful haggis companies in the UK. The […]
11 Pipe Bands Unite to Play ‘Scotland the Brave’ in Moray Led by Drum Major Nick Stables from Dufftown & District Pipe Band, 11 pipe bands marched as one massed group playing ‘Scotland the Brave’ back through Dufftown to finish at the famous Clock Tower after the 2019 Dufftown Highland Games in Moray, Scotland. The […]
Meet Clanadonia: Scotland’s Premier Drums & Pipes Band Meet Clanadonia – Clanadonia are Scotland’s premier Drums & Pipes band, delivering high-energy performances for over 20 years. Their unique blend of tribal rhythms, bagpipes and tartan clad mayhem has delighted audiences across the globe – from private parties to massive crowds of 69,000 at Murrayfield Stadium. […]
What Did The Drunk Scotsman Hide? The traditional folk song “The Drunk Scotsman” is a humorous take on Scottish culture. The lyrics tell the story of a drunken Scotsman, wearing a kilt, who falls asleep in the grass outside of a bar. Two young girls stumble upon him and lift his kilt to get a […]
The Last of the Mohicans: Scotland’s Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Scotland’s Royal Scots Dragoon Guards – Since the 1678 formation of Scotland’s most senior and only regular cavalry regiment, The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (RSDG), the unit has been at the forefront of military history and Pipe music. In 1972, their haunting version of “Amazing […]
Is this the best performance ever of The Flower of Scotland? On September 9th, 2011 during the Scotland vs. Czech Republic qualifying match, Amy Macdonald gave a performance of The Flower of Scotland that is widely regarded as her best rendition. It was truly a stirring and memorable experience for all who attended or watched […]
Glaswegian with sexy accent cannot say “Burglar Alarm” Glaswegian with sexy accent cannot say “Burglar Alarm” – The Glaswegian accent is one of the most recognizable in Scotland, and it’s known for its sexy sound. However, there’s one phrase that Glaswegians just can’t seem to get right: “Burglar Alarm”. The word “alarm” is often mistaken […]
Doric Phrases: Explained Doric Phrases – Are you looking to learn the unique dialect of northeast Scotland? Look no further than Doric! Spoken all around Keith, Moray Speyside, Aberdeenshire, Dundee, and Angus – this dialect of Scots language is both fun and musical. To help you get started we’ve put together five ‘rerr’ (really good) […]
