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Archaeologists are currently conducting excavations at a historical site they have dubbed the birthplace of Scotland’s modern tartan industry. Back in the 1850s, Bannockburn’s Wilson Mills employed hundreds of individuals during the peak of production.

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• Archaeologists uncovered  the birthplace of Scotland’s modern tartan industry
• Only in Scotland – Tartan my ride
• Collect your gift! – A Free Digital Copy Of The Ultimate Scotland Travel Guide
• Scottish Pubs around the World

• Around the Web: RWC23: Ireland v Scotland: ‘We won’t die wondering’ – Jamie Ritchie, Edinburgh Christmas Market 2023: Dates, what’s on, tickets and all you need to know, What is the flower of Scotland? and more
• From Social Media – Scotland’s newest city certainly wears autumn well!
• Scottish Food You Will Love – The BEST food in Edinburgh
• Coo Wee – Why is it called the Black Isle?

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The birthplace of Scotland’s modern tartan industry.

Back in the 1850s, Bannockburn’s Wilson Mills employed hundreds of individuals during the peak of production.

Today, only two buildings from that era still stand, as the workers’ residences and earlier mills were demolished in the 1950s and 60s. Dr. Murray Cook, the lead archaeologist in charge of the Rampant Scotland excavation project, emphasizes the site’s remarkable significance, which has been relatively underappreciated until now.

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Tartan my ride, only in Scotland!

Only in Scotland would you Tartan your ride..

And apparently you can hire one of the ones below for your wedding.

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Scottish Pubs Around The World

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Popular myth holds that Deacon Brodie built the first gallows in Edinburgh and was also its first victim…

Next time you find yourself in Ottawa Ontario Canada head to the pub bearing this legends name, Deacon Brodies.

Plenty of top shelf whisky and tasty scran at this joint.

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Scottish Music – I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)

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‘Dangerous precedent’: fears over plans for Calanais stones access fee

Land access groups worry it will lead to charges at other sites, while pagans are alarmed about restrictions on worship.

Scotland’s top fish and chip shops crowned — does your local chippy make the list?

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RWC23: Ireland v Scotland: ‘We won’t die wondering’ – Jamie Ritchie

Scotland skipper Jamie Ritchie promises that his team are ready to “fire every bullet in our gun” in Saturday’s do-or-die clash with Ireland.

Edinburgh Christmas Market 2023: Dates, what’s on, tickets and all you need to know

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Scots woman ‘feels like Dr Dolittle’ after capturing wildlife having ‘party’ in garden

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Inside the incredible Castlemilk garden which has a touching tribute

A Southside community have come together to create a “stunning” neighbourhood garden that will help stimulate people’s senses..

What is the flower of Scotland?

The flower of Scotland is the thistle, a spiny purple-pink flowering plant from the Composite family. It is often used as an emblem of Scotland and has been so for centuries. There are many myths and stories associated with this symbolic plant, some dating back to ancient times.

From Social Media

Scotland’s newest city certainly wears autumn well!

Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline

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Scottish Food You Will Love

The BEST food in Edinburgh

Coo Wee

Why is it called the Black Isle?

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