Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Thistle - National Emblem of Scotland

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The House of Stuart or Stewart was a royal house of the Kingdom of Scotland, later also of the Kingdom of England, and finally of the Kingdom of Great Britain. Mary Queen of Scots adopted the French spelling Stuart while in France to ensure that the Scots Stewart was pronounced correctly. The name itself originates from the ancient hereditary Scottish title High Steward of Scotland. The Jacobite Risings were a series of uprisings, rebellions, and wars in the British Isles occurring between 1688 and 1746. The uprisings were aimed at restoring James VII of Scotland and II of England, and later his descendants of the House of Stuart, to the throne after he was deposed by Parliament during the Glorious Revolution. The House of Hanover (the Hanoverians) is a German royal dynasty which has ruled the Duchy of Braunschweig-Lüneburg, the Kingdom of Hanover and the Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland. It succeeded the House of Stuart as monarchs of Great Britain in 1714.
The Battle of Culloden (April 16, 1746) was the final clash between the French-supported Jacobites and the Hanoverians (The British) in the 1745 Jacobite Rising. It was the last battle to be fought on mainland Britain. Culloden brought the Jacobite cause—to restore the House of Stuart to the throne of Great Britain—to a decisive defeat. Ghosts of Culloden sung by Isla Grant. The Battle of Culloden (April 16th 1746), was the final clash between the Jacobites and the Hanoverians in the 1745 rising Late medieval genealogies show Clan MacLachlan to be descended from Niall of The Nine Hostages who was said to be High King of Ireland in the 5th centuary
Culloden Bonnie Prince Charlie

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The Scottish Crown has a long and complex history. From a number of local rulers governing separate territories and peoples, a single king emerged by the beginning of the twelfth century to govern most of what is today's Scotland.The Scottish Crown has a long and complex history. From a number of local rulers governing separate territories and peoples, a single king emerged by the beginning of the twelfth century to govern most of what is today's Scotland.

Website for The Scottish Knights Templar - Non nobis, Domine, non nobis, sed Nomini Tuo ad gloriam - Not for us, Lord, not for us, but to Thy name give glory! House of Stuart Go to The Grand Priory of Scotland Scottish Knights Templar Website
James VII of Scotland James Francis Edward Stuart - The Old Pretender. Charles III - Charles Edward Stuart, Bonnie Prince Charlie
Go to The Celtic Church in Scotland Website Henry IX - Henry Benedict Maria Clement Thomas Francis Xavir Stewart; Cardinal, Duke of York. Website for The Rosslyn Knights Templars

Click to Watch Decoding the Past: The Templar Code Part 1 Go to Knights Templar Discussion Forum Click to Watch Decoding the Past: The Templar Code Part 2
Scots Wha Hae!

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Ancient Warriors, The Highlanders - Part 1 Highland Warriors Part 2 Highland Warriors Part 3

Culloden was the last hand-to-hand battle fought on British soil. Part of a wider European religious and political conflict, the short but bloody fight changed the course of history. The Battle of Prestonpans - a resource providing news, interactivity and information relating to the Battle of Prestonpans and its charitable association, Battle of Prestonpans [1745] Heritage Trust. The site comemorates the Battle and celebrates the Victory, Hope and Ambition of Bonnie Prince Charlie and his Jacobite army

Clann Alba Forums - These forums have been established for our visitors to learn more about Scotland. There are many forums here with a wide variety of topics about all things Scottish.

Go to Scotland Discussion Forums @ Scotland.com Songs of the Jacobite risings. A collection of Jacobite songs of the British Isles relating to the Jacobite risings, in particular to Prince Charles Edward Stuart's epic venture.

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Single Malt TV - Exploring The Whiskies of The World Go to The Scotch Malt Whisky Guide Ceud mile fàilte! (Gaelic for A hundred thousand welcomes). In this guide to Scotch Whisky you shall find a brief history of Scotch Whisky, how Scotch Malt Whisky is made and how Scotch Blended Whisky is made

Whisky.com Forum - Questions About Whisky. All About Whisky!

Single malt whisky through the producing distilleries: history, making and tasting Go to Kindred Spirits. A Guide to Single Malt Whisky
Single Malt Whisky site with distillery info
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Bruichladdich Arran Auchentoshan
Finlaggan is very much the SECRET Islay, as the name of the distillery from which it comes is a closely guarded secret and known to only a select few
Slàinte or Slàinte Mhath is commonly used as a drinking toast in Scotland.


Celtic art is ornamental, avoiding straight lines and only occasionally using symmetry, without the imitation of nature or ideal of beauty central to the classical tradition, but as far as we can understand it often involves complex symbolism.


The Celtic Realm. They are a people who were pushed to the frindges of their domain, conquered by forces stronger than their own. But that's just history's version of events for the Celts. These scrappy, pride-filled, Europeans and their spirited brethern around the world, have held on to their culture, their language and their determination never to be defeated.


Celtic Radio.net

Celtic Mythology is the mythology of Celtic polytheism, apparently the religion of the Iron Age Celts.

Celtic Knot Diana Gabaldon's Highland Saga Celtic Knot

Outlander. Dragonfly in Amber Voyager

Celtic Knot Drums of Autumn The Fiery Cross A Breath of Snow Ashes Celtic Knot


Book of Golden Stories


Book of golden stories,

Days of olden notes,

Now the Autumn leaves are falling,

We'll meet on the edges,

Memories, No regrets,

Now the minstral boy is calling.


But as long as I can see the morning,

In miracles much more than I can say,

It's enough to keep me still believing,

In drifting hearts so far away.


You took me through the pages,

Good happiness is shared,

Lost in a web of changes,

This could be the last dance,

Waltzing in the rain,

"Till the minstral comes to save us.


Yes as long as I can see the morning,

And blossom comes to bud again in Spring,

It's enough to keep me still believing,

Your memory is everything...


C & R MacDonald, Runrig.




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Sláinte Mhath!

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