Category Archives: Scotland

Burns and Burns Night (Part 3)

Posted on January 25, 2024 by Julie Goucher

I couldn’t write about Burns Night, or a Scottish surname without writing about Clans and Tartans, even if it is in a limited way. Upon searching the site, Clans.com for the surname BURNS, it revealed 11 such tartans. Each tartan … Continue reading →

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A-Z Challenge 2020 – Specialised Studies T is for Tartans

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Tartans are a significant part of Scottish identity and heritage; though not every surname is represented by a tartan. People traditionally where a tartan which reflects their surname or an associated family. Alternatively they may decide to wear the tartan … Continue reading →

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Scottish Highlands & Islands

Posted on March 8, 2020 by Julie Goucher

Amazingly, there are 790 Scottish Islands, divided into four groups Shetland Orkney Herbrides Inner Outer As I researched this section I was astounded that there are so many islands. Then I pondered on the practical aspects, such as post and … Continue reading →

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