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A collection of links to Scottish-related websites
including News & Events, Organizations, Highland Games, Reference, Mercantile, Music & Dance, Eclectic, Books &
Authors and Travel.
LOCAL SCOTTISH SHOPS
& SCOTS (as advertised in The Heather Bell, and featured at Caledonian Functions)
* Scottish Sword & Shield - Check
out our prices! Located 30 minutes south of Seattle at 2155 SW 316th St, Federal Way, WA 98023-2255 (253) 661-6193
Visit our website: http://scottishsword.com E-Mail pat@scottishsword.com Featuring:
Baskethilt swords, Claymores, Dirks, Sgian dubhs, Sporrans, Tartan ties and Scarves, Sword belts,
Kilt belts, buckles, Clan
badges, Celtic Jewelry, and Targes
Also featuring: Antique swords and Scottish Militaria.
Prices on request.
* A British Affaire - now located
in Tacoma at Freighthouse Square. 430 East 25th St, Ste 3, Tacoma, WA 98421 Phone: 253.906.3388
Fax: 206.600.6327 "Foods, Teas, Fine China and a Bit of Whimsy for the Little Bit o'Brit in
All of Us!" http://www.abritishaffaire.com
* Piping Duo - (253) 759-4148 Seamus Neary and Suzanne Wolf, 2406 North Stevens,
Tacoma, WA 98406. Make your occasion memorable! Nothing is as stirring or as poignant as the Highland Great Pipes.
We also play Scottish smallpipes, flute, and whistle, and can provide guitar or fiddle.
* The British Pantry Ltd. - Bakery, Deli, Tearoom and Restaurant. Lunches,
Afternoon Teas and Dinners. Featuring: Homemade British Foods - Pork Pies, Sausage Rolls, Pasties, Steak, Kidney
Pies, English Sausages & Assorted Cakes. British Imported Foods - English Wedding Cakes. Catering: Office
Parties, Open Houses, Etc. Hours of Operation: Sunday through Tuesday 10-5, Wednesday through Saturday 10-9, Sunday
Brunch Served 10am-1pm, Note: Diners must be seated half hour before closing. 8125 161st Ave NE Redmond,
WA 98052 (425) 883-7511
*The Highland Inn of San Juan Island - Helen King, Innkeeper. P. O. Box 135 Friday
Harbour, WA 98250 "Your San Juan Island getaway starts here in Friday Harbor in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. This
Island Paradise is full of magical experiences, and what better place to stay than at The Highland Inn bed & breakfast
on the exclusive west side of San Juan Island. Think of this quiet, secluded Friday Harbor inn as your retreat with every
possible soothing comfort."
"Featured inn on "Northwest Backroads" recent television show
and winner of the "Great Escape Best
Bed and Breakfast Inn"
Highest rating of FOUR KISSES given in the newest
edition of Best Places
to Kiss in the Pacific Northwest
http://www.highlandinn.com
* Red McWilliams - "America's Celt". I welcome you to my world of Celtic Music. Take
a moment to look through the pages that I have. Grab a wee dram of some fine single malt Scotch, like Laphroaig, Oban
or Tomatin, and stop by my "Recordings" page and click on the sound bytes. Pictures will be posted and changed
from time to time. So come back again because you're always welcome at my house! But next time, bring a wee dram for me wi'
you! http://home.flash.net/~celtsong/
* The Northwest Junior Pipe Band - a nonprofit organization that
provides an alternative music experience for kids age 8 to 18. The band is based in Shoreline (North Seattle, WA) and is open
to any young person in the Puget Sound region interested in Scottish piping or drumming. The NWJPB is a competition
and performance-oriented pipe band, traveling each summer to Scottish Highland Games, competing against other bands and playing
for the thousands of people who attend these events. The band also performs at a variety of festivals, parades and private
events throughout the year. http://www.nwjpb.org
* Don P. Scobie, Highland bagpiper - Visit Don's delightfully
wacky web site, read about his exciting debut solo album, and how you could advertise on his shaved noggin!
http://www.bagpiperdon.com
Editors note: You haven't heard the theme from Star Wars until you've heard Don play it
on the great highland pipes! He's a very imaginative, and inventive piper.
* Nae Regrets - Celtic/Fusion/Experimental: "The band formerly known as Circle of Stone".
Don Scobie on pipes and Anthony on drums have brought their band out of hiatus and renamed it "Nae Regrets".
The same great, innovative sounds with a new name.
Local Radio
* A Weekly Offering from KBCS: "Sunday's Hornpipe"
- True, this isn't a link to a web site, however, while
surfing the web, you can have your radio tuned to KBCS 91.3 FM every Sunday and listen to a great
show from 3:00-6:00 called "Sunday's Hornpipe" featuring Scottish, Irish, & related Celtic music.
LOCAL SCOTTISH INFORMATION
* The Scottish Directory for the Pacific Northwest - Providing information on:
CONTACTING OTHER SCOTS: Clan representatives, Pipers, Pipe Bands,
Piping Instructors, Scottish entertainers & Musicians, Scottish Societies, and
Dancing & singing groups
WHERE TO BUY: Highland dress & accessories, Piping &
drumming supplies, and Gifts
SOURCES FOR: Scottish ancestry, Tourist information, and Accomodations in Scotland
UPCOMING SCOTTISH EVENTS, Highland Games & festivals, St. Andrew
day dinners...AND MORE!
Harry and Diane McAlister's info-packed, "who's who", The Scottish Directory for the Pacific Northwest,
covering Alaska, Washington, Oregon and Idaho, is updated and published yearly by Scottish Connections P.O. Box 13418
Everett, WA 98206 (206) 284-1094 scotinfo@nwlink.com
* The Washington Camanachd Club (AKA Shinty) - The
great Scottish sport of Camanachd, or Shinty is indeed active in the Seattle area! All skill levels are welcome
and they offer coed teams. The WACC formed officially
in the fall of 2006 and have regular practices in Seattle and Vancouver Washington, with members coming from as far South
as Portland and as far North as Bellingham. Info about where and when practices are can be found on our website as well
as how to contact us for more information. We will be making presentations and having a booth set up at many of the
local Highland Games, so keep your eyes peeled and be prepared to join in the fun.
Learn more about this
great Scottish sport at: http://www.shintywa.com/
* The Scotland Funds - The mission
of The Scotland Funds: “To activate and involve the Scottish Diaspora, initially in North America, in the funding
and delivery of projects which will address the issues of education, cultural development and economic regeneration in Scotland.
By doing so The Scotland Funds will enrich the lives of all those who participate.” We have no false modesty or
meagre objectives in our ambitions. Our new Parliament is in place, the first in 300 years, and there is a new mood of optimism
in Scotland. http://www.scotfunds.org/
* Slighe nan Gaidheal - Seattle's Gaelic language and cultural society http://www.slighe.com/
* National Tartan Day for Washington State - http://www.tartanday-wa.org
* The New York Caledonian Club-Established in 1856 http://nycaledonian.org/
* The St. Andrew's Society of San Francisco - Organized in 1863 (unable to find a current
website).
* Clan Donald USA - North Pacific Region
"It is no joy without Clan Donald". http://www.clandonaldusa-northpacific.org/
REFERENCE
* The Burns Encyclopedia Online - The complete
text of the definitive Robert Burns reference volume http://www.robertburns.org/encyclopedia/* Scotweb's Scottish History Magazine http://www.scotswebshops.com/history/* Scot Roots - On-line Scottish-based ancestor search service http://www.scotroots.com/* Britain USA - British Embassy informational services http://www.britain-info.org/* Ancestral Scotland - Trace your Scottish ancestors on the internet http://www.ancestralscotland.com/* Distant Cousins -Scottish genealogical resources http://distantcousin.com/Links/Ethnic/Scot/General.html* Your Scottish Kin - Scottish geneology research service based in Fife. Specializing
in family trees as a unique gift. http://www.scottish-genealogy.co.uk/* The World of Robert Burns http://www.robertburns.plus.com/launchrb.htm* Access historical Scottish film - More than 100 years of Scottish film heritage is
now available to access. online. 'Archive Live', part of the Scottish screen archives, holds more than 3000 hours of film
which can now be searched by anyone via a unique website. The Scottish history held on tape includes the earliest known films
of Queen Victoria in the grounds of Balmoral in 1896 and even the first ever footage of 'Nessie' from 1936. http://scottishscreen.com/archivelive
* Family-History-Scotland.co.uk - How to trace your family history for
free. "Genealogy, geneology, family history, ancestry, whatever you call it
and however you spell it, like me, you’re probably trying to learn more about your Scottish family tree." "This
site is 100% FREE to all who care to visit and peruse what I have to say. You will notice that I do carry some ads, these
help pay the bills, but you are under NO OBLIGATION to click them in order to view the site. At time of writing some
1000 people have dropped by since my last update at the end of August 2005." Tracing Family History in Scotland
includes a Getting Started Guide and searchable surname database covering Scottish history to 1600.
http://www.family-history-scotland.co.uk
* Your Scottish Family Tree - Do you want to find out who your Scottish ancestors are, where
they came from and what they did for a living? Genealogy has become increasingly popular and we can assist you with
tracing your Scottish family tree by accessing the official records in Scotland. We are based in West Lothian
and provide a professional and friendly service. An experienced genealogist will produce your very own Scottish family
history. Find details of what certificates we provide and what records we research. See our price structure and
how to get in touch. Details of links to other sites which include reference to Your Scottish Family Tree. http://www.YourScottishFamilyTree.co.uk
*The McKirdy Index - an Analytical Genealogical Finding Aid to the Statutory
Registers of Death for Scotland 1855-1875.
The McKirdy Index is an ideal medium for Scottish Genealogy, enabling researchers to locate Scottish
ancestors. Some of the data listed shows details from the mid 1700s, as the death entries for someone who died in 1855 aged
80-100 may show their parents. http://www.mckirdyindex.co.nz/
* Scottish Roots - Scotland's foremost genealogical
research service. Established in Edinburgh in 1984, we have undertaken over 11,000 investigations for customers from all over
the world, including quite a few famous faces!
Our researchers will provide you with detailed ancestral research
searching only authentic records from Scotland's main record office, New Register House. Here we search birth, death and marriages
certificates, census returns, parish registers and tombstone inscriptions. http://www.scottishroots.com
* Oy-Ma.Com - A world-wide, regional resource containing news, pictures,
and links http://www.oy-map.com
* Your Scottish Descent - Based
in Scotland Your Scottish Descent offers a professional Scottish family history research service to anyone looking to find
out about their Scottish ancestry. We work hard to trace and build your Scottish family tree, helping to bring you closer
to your Scottish roots. http://www.yourscottishdescent.com
* Echoes of Home - We are
a small Scottish company based in Aberdeenshire, Scotland producing personalised videos for expatriate Scots. For parents
or grandparents who left Scotland many years ago, their early years captured on video, including homes, schools, childhood
haunts, the church where they were married, the places where they worked. We will interview friends and relatives still
in Scotland and produce a gift for that very special occasion which will be watched by them over and over and after they are
gone be an heirloom to be enjoyed by future generations. Their roots which once lost can never be recaptured.
A
video we produced for a surprise golden wedding present for a lady in Nova Scotia brought the response from the golden couple:
"We would not have appreciated a million dollars half as much. We have watched it over and over and always found something
more to enjoy."
The clip on the website was produced for a lady in Tasmania who left
Scotland 60 years ago and wanted
to see her old home once again as she knew she would never return to Scotland. She was delighted with the video. http://www.echoesofhome.co.uk
MERCANTILE
* Good News! GaelSong, a celtic giftshop
in Seattle, has re-opened in the U District at 1314 NE 56th, Seattle, 98105 (206) 526-8360 Welcome to GaelSong Celtic Gifts & Jewelry! Unique Celtic jewelry and gifts imported
from Ireland, Scotland and Wales are waiting to be discovered here. Featured inside are Celtic wedding rings and diamond engagement
rings, Claddagh jewelry, tapestries and textiles, clothing and accessories, and leather journals. We also carry many products
with Celtic knot designs, the Tree of Life, Celtic crosses, Ogham, fairy motifs, and Pagan and Goddess items. Shop onlinhttp://www.scotlandsgiftshop.come or from our print catalog!
http://www.gaelsong.com/
* A British Affaire - is now located in Tacoma at Freighthouse Square. 430 East 25th St, Ste 3, Tacoma, WA 98421
Phone: 253.906.3388 Fax: 206.600.6327 "Foods, Teas, Fine China and a Bit of Whimsy for
the Little Bit o'Brit in All of Us!" http://www.ABritishAffaire.com
* The Celtic Treasure Chest - 5639 Dunbar St., Vancouver, V6N 1W5;
phone 604-261-3688; 604-261-3601. Their shop is filled with great British treats (see list below)
and they also organize a September tour to Scotland www.celtictreasurechest.com
- Thornton Toffee, Edinburgh Rock, Lees, Galaxy & Cadbury Chocolate Bars
- Sweets and Savouries galore
-
Golden Wonder & Tayto Crisps
- Twiglets, Fudges, Toffees & Turkish Delight
- Edinburgh & Walkers Shortbread
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Barrys, Bewleys, Ty.Phoo Nambairrie, Namosa, Yorkshire, PG Tips,
Punjana, Taylor's of Harrogate, Scottish
Blend Twinings
- 45 plus Bulk Teas
- Irn Bru, Ginger Beer, Vimto, D & B, Lueozade
- Hermosa Coffees - Regular,
Latte, Mochas Cappucinos, Espressos
- Duerr's, MacKays, Scott's, Chiver's and Wilkin's Jams and Preserves
- Chutneys,
Piccalilli Mustards & Preserves
- Opie's Pickled Walnuts and Chutneys
- Currant Slices, Bakewell Tarts,, Eccles
Cakes
- Meat Pies,- Pastys and Scotch Eggs
- Ayrshire Bacon, Irish Bacon
- Haggis, Black and White Pudding and Sausages
galore
- Kippers and Haddock
- Potato bread, potato cake
* House of Tartan
- Tartan fabric and more http://www.house-of-tartan.scotland.net/
* Scotweb - "Bringing the world the best of Scottish goods and services over the web."
http://www.scotweb.co.uk/
* Scottish Crafts Direct - Scottish crafts and gifts made by Scots http://www.scottishcraftsdirect.com/
* Dressed by Scotland - A family-run mail order attire company http://www.dressedbyscotland.co.uk
* Highlander Graphics - (Editors note: Check out their extensive page of Links) http://www.highlandersoftware.com/index.html
* Lamb's Haggis - Supplier of Haggis by mail order http://oatmealsavage.com/
* Tartan Scottie - "Celebrating Scottish Terriers and their people". http://www.tartanscottie.com/
* Highlandscapes - Photographs from the Highlands and Islands of Scotland By Donnie
M Montgomery http://www.highland-landscapes.co.uk/
* Caledonia Photography by Douglas Ritchie - My name is Douglas
Ritchie and I am a semi-professional photographer from Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland about 12 miles from Robert Burns
cottage.
I have been passionate about landscape photography for more than 30 years
especially my beloved Scotland.
My
Website is: http://www.caledoniaphotography.com
* Briathra-Amhran-Ceol (Words, Music & Song) - supporting the Gaelic language. http://www.briathra-amhran-ceol.scotnet.co.uk/
* Shop-in-Scotland - "Your one stop Scottish shopping site" (Editors note: After checking
out their merchandise, go to the bottom of the page and open their wonderful new list of Links.) http://www.shop-in-scotland.net/
* Keltic Nations - A family owned and operated business located in Ottawa, Ontario Canada
offering fine Celtic jewelry including handmade Celtic wedding bands, original artwork by North American artists, hand-crafted
acoustic instruments and more. http://www.kelticnations.com/
* Highland Tide Wear, LLC. - "The new wave in Scottish clothing. Clever clothes for
the spirited Scot." http://www.highlandtide.com/
* The Campbell Collection - Including Ken Campbell's photos of Scotland http://www.campbellcollection.com/
* Scottish Castle Pics - Bennett Celtic Art - "Thrifty, heart-felt
art that takes you back to your Scottish roots and fits today's decor. Original paintings, commemorative games posters, prints,
stationery, and t-shirts by D. Bruce Bennett. http://www.bennettcelticart.com/
* LeatherSporran.Co - Scottish manufacturers of hand crafted sporrans, braided Celtic
knotwork leather goods and other regalia for the highland dress market. http://www.leathersporran.co.uk/
* Proudly Scottish - The exciting on-line shopping service, specialising exclusively
in quality Scottish gifts, souvenirs, jewellery, textiles, clothing and food. Whether you are at home in Scotland or at home
abroad, proudlyscottish.com will help you find the perfect gift and send it to whoever you want - wherever you want. http://www.proudlyscottish.com/
* The Scottish Store -- for that little bit of Scotland direct to your door! http://www.scottishstore.com/
* The Scottish Bride - Specialty items for a Scottish wedding. A division of The Scottish
Store. http://www.scottishbride.com/
* Scottish Gift Shop - Beautiful clan crests and heraldic panels hand carved in wood
to client specification. The intricacy of these designs is only made possible by the dedication and pride Andrew takes in
his work. His commissions have ranged from 6'' high to 5' high. Available in a variety of hardwoods. We have a small selection
of celtic woodcarvings for sale. Our designs are mainly commissioned based. Suitable for clans, fraternities, clubs, banks,
memorials, military insignia etc. http://www.scottishgiftshop.net/
* Treasures of St. Andrews - Manufacturers of an exclusive range of Saint Andrew, Scottish
and Celtic design jewellery in 9ct and 18ct gold, and all our gold jewellery is hallmarked for your protection. We also stock
a range of gifts only available at Treasures of St.Andrews including a new range of Presentation Gifts and Golf Trophies.
http://www.treasures-standrews.co.uk/
Houston Traditional Kiltmakers (Kiltmakers.com) - "Welcome to Kiltmakers.com.
Probabaly the best highlandwear outfitter in the world. We are the only shop in the world to show every tartan and can special
weave specific tartans. You can see all genuine tartans/plaids on our web site or in our shop. Our site highlights all
our products at there best direct from Paisley Scotland." http://www.kiltmakers.com
Muffet Monro - Unique Hand Decorated Bone China. "Working in my studio
in rural Devon, I design and paint unique pictures, patterns and motifs onto bone china. Most items are made to individual
commissions but some are available off the shelf and may be bought online from this site." http://www.muffetmonro.com/
* The Royal House of Stewart - Our site covers many subjects including: Scottish History,
Knights Templar, The Clans, Scottish Castles, Famous Scots, and up to the minute news about Scottish issues. We have
music & video available from the well-known Scottish groups, Clann and Drumma, Gaberlunzie, Ted Christopher, Ronnie Browne,
and other Scottish bands. We have an on-line shop where books, T-Shirts and music may be purchased.
We are sure you will enjoy a visit to our very popular Scottish research site and look forward to welcoming youu. http://www.royalhouseofstewart.org.uk/
* Kilts of Caledonia
- an online retail outlet, has as its suppliers, companies which are synonymous with the men's fashion and kilt manufacturing
industry in Scotland. We have probably one of the most comprehensive choices of Clan tartan and fabrics on the internet.
We offer for sale, at extremely competitive prices, top quality apparel which is classified as Highland wear, made in traditional
and designer styles, such as Scottish or Irish kilts, woven in traditional tartan or designer cloths made from 100% Scottish
wool, Jackets and Waistcoats in a variety of colours and cloths, dress and casual Shirts also in a variety of colours, formal
and modern dress Ties, Sporrans and Belts handcrafted in the finest of leather skins and fur, Sgian Dubhs, Highland Dirks,
Kilt Pins, Plaid Brooches, Belt Buckles all available with Clan Crests and crafted from metals such as Steel or Pewter and
Palladium. We deliver world wide with all of our products hand packed on our own premises. http://www.kiltsofcaledonia.com
* Hiraeth Celtic Goods catalogue has an outstanding selection of Scottish and Welsh
books, music, jewelry and gifts. Please visit our web site at
http://www.hiraethcelticgoods.com
* Sweeties Fae Hame - It is encouraging and exciting to know that men and women all over
the world meet regularly to uphold and celebrate the culture of Scotland. The Scottish Societies with their members
keep alive the traditions of Scotland both in the UK and abroad. We in Scotland also do our best to continue working
towards sustaining our unique traditions in music, art, literature, dance, history, and food and drink. One long standing
tradition is our "Sweeties" (candy). The Scots are well known worldwide for amongst other things, our sweet tooth!!!!!
Our "Butter Tablet", "Edinburgh Rock", "Macaroon Bars", "Soor Plooms", and "Lucky Tatties" to name a few "sweeties", are uniquely
delicious. We are a small family run company aiming to promote and maintain interest in our Traditional Confectionery
as an important part of our heritage. Details of our "Sweeties" can be found on our web site
You may be interested in our goods for special events, to send to friends or family as unusual Christmas gifts. http://www.sweetiesfaehame.co.uk/
* Whiskymac Scotland - We are a family business based in South West Scotland
and we are proud to invite you to look at our new website. In it you will find a fine
selection of Scottish giftware and our own 12 year old Malt Whisky, (tried and tested by all of our staff - on many occassions!)
which is only available through our website. We are sure that a discerning Scot
will find something here for themselves or as a gift for family or friends. Many thanks
for looking!! Just follow the link - http://www.whiskymac.com
Free E-book on Wearing the Kilt - By Dr. Nick Fiddes, Founder of Scotweb. After years of dealing
with thousands of enquiries about every aspect of buying kilts and tartans, I decided that the time had come to try to condense
it all down into a simple guide. So with much help from colleagues and even competitors, this is the result.
The
(free) e-book covers everything from why you should own your own kilt (and you really should!) to how to find your tartan
(or other material) to what all the outfits and accessories are. I've written it especially to help people who have
never owned a kilt, but are tempted. But I hope there's something there for everyone.
The book also provides detailed
warnings about how to avoid being ripped off by the frausters who plague the highland dress market today (both on the high
street and online) selling poor quality copies from cheap labour economies, that drive authentic producers out of business.
I feel strongly that people should understand the threat these people pose to honest shops and traditional skills, not to
mention to the dignity and even safety of people who innocently buy their rubbish.
It's written in non-technical language
to be as clear and easy to read as possible. And I've tried to keep it impartial and objective, so it recommends other
companies and not just my own for example. It's a serious attempt to help a lot of people, and so far feedback has been positive.
http://www.scotweb.co.uk/nick/buyingyourkilt/
* Welcome to Scotland's Gift Shop
- the place to buy all your Scottish gifts. From CD's, Scottish books, Celtic gifts, Tartan gifts and many, many,
more... http://www.scotlandsgiftshop.com
* Welcome
to Iconic Scotland
- On this site you will find photographs of Scotland for sale. These photos are available in all sizes,
in colour, black & white and sepia. Tourist and genealogy information, Scottish poems and Scottish recipes are also
available. There are photographic categories on Attractions, Scottish Images, Towns and
Wildlife. http://iconicscotland.com/
*
Scots Connection - Since 1999, from our base in the heart of castle country, we have
supplied quality Scottish tartans, traditional Scottish gifts, and the finest highland dress, to thousands of satisfied customers
around the world.
We offer an extensive range of Scottish tartan gifts, highland dress, tartan material in thousands of tartans,
and Clan crests for most Scottish Clans and families.
Popular Scottish tartan gifts and highland dress accessories include tartan ties, tartan scarves, cummerbunds,
bow ties, waistcoats, vests, ribbon, sashes, blankets, shawls, serapes, stoles and headwear. Use our tartan browser to view your family tartan. www.scotsconnection.com
* Highland Hoots - Humerous original cartoons, prints, greeting cards, and postcards. Highland
Hoots are inspired by the loveable creatures depicted therein.
Few animals have more personality than a highland cow and Scottish American artist Lois
Bee has set about capturing their expressions, putting them in human situations and hopefully putting smiles on people’s
faces.
http://www.highlandhoots.co.uk/
MUSIC AND DANCE
* R.S.C.D.S., Seattle
- The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Seattle Branch http://rscds-seattle.org/
* Plateau Scottish Country Dancers - Enumclaw, WA - Mondays, 7 to 9. Danish Hall, 1708
Porter St., Enumclaw, WA. Contact Jim and Pat McDonald for more information. PlateauDancers@comcast.net http://PlateauDancers.home.comcast.net/
* Bob Dunsire's Bagpipe Web Directory http://www.bobdunsire.com/bagpipeweb/
* Rory McLeod on-line Scottish music http://www.rorymcleod.com/links/song.htm
* Scottish Songs On-Line http://www.siliconglen.com/scotfaq/9_1.html
* Yahoo! Geocities - Numerous Celtic music sites http://pages.yahoo.com/nhp/music/genres/celtic
* Taylors Traditional Tunebook http://www.contemplator.com/tunebook/
* Briathra-Amhran-Ceol (Words, Music & Song) - supporting the Gaelic language. http://www.briathra-amhran-ceol.scotnet.co.uk/
* The Early Music Guild of Seattle http://earlymusicguild.org/
* The Contemplator - Folk Music of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales and America http://www.contemplator.com/folk.html
* Scot Rocks - A Pictorial Of Scots Born Rock Singers and Musicians http://www.geocities.com/scot_rock2003/home
* Forever Scotland - A CD by Alex Ross. http://www.scottish-music.co.uk/
* Kevin Auld - A full time bagpipe instructor and performer in Seattle,
WA USA. On his website you can find information about Scottish Highland Bagpipes, bagpipe lessons and
how he can "add a little flair to your special event". http://www.seattlepiper.com
* The Washington Scottish Pipe Band - (new site) http://www.wascots.com
* Red McWilliams - "America's Celt'. I welcome you to my
world of Celtic Music. Take a moment to look through the pages that I have. Grab a wee dram of some fine single malt
Scotch, like Laphroaig, Oban or Tomatin, and stop by my "Recordings" page and click on the sound bytes. Pictures
will be posted and changed from time to time. So come back again because you're always welcome at my house! But next time,
bring a wee dram for me wi' you! http://home.flash.net/~celtsong/
* Don P. Scobie, Highland bagpiper - Visit Don's delightfully
wacky web site, read about his exciting debut solo album, and how you could advertise on his bald noggin! http://www.bagpiperdon.com
* The Northwest Junior Pipe Band - a nonprofit organization that
provides an alternative music experience for kids age 8 to 18. The band is based in Shoreline (North Seattle, WA) and is open
to any young person in the Puget Sound region interested in Scottish piping or drumming. The NWJPB is a competition
and performance-oriented pipe band, traveling each summer to Scottish Highland Games, competing against other bands and playing
for the thousands of people who attend these events. The band also performs at a variety of festivals, parades and private
events throughout the year. http://www.nwjpb.org
Piper's Creek - "Plays a blend of Scottish and Irish traditional
music seasoned with American and European influences". "Our music is equally at home in concert hall, chapel or pub".
http://www.piperscreekmusic.com
"Clarinda's Reply" - Kevin Walsh's newly released album called "Clarinda's
Reply", the title song of which has already been described by a leading authority on the work of Robert Burns, Professor Ken
Simpson, as "Moving and appropriate". Kevin has also been invited to perform at the International Burns Conference in Glasgow
in January 2006. The album also contains two version of "The Lion and The Cross" which has been hailed as a potential
candidate for a new Scottish national anthem, if ever a decision is taken on this subject. http://www.clarindasreply.co.uk/
*Streaming Pictures - a small company which has
been in business for just a year, producing CDs and DVDs of Scottish
Traditional Music and Dance. We used to live in England near London, but 3 years ago decided to move to Scotland to be nearer the
music and dance which we love, and now live near Lockerbie. Iain Hale has spent over 30 years working in Television
for the BBC and other media companies in London, and overseas in California and Italy, I am well known for
devising the dance Fisherman’s Reel, contributing to the Dance On! Magazine and I teach several Scottish Country Dance
classes in my local area. We have produced two volumes
of a DVD series called Meet the Musician in which well known Scottish Traditional musicians talk about their influences, how
they got started, some amusing anecdotes and play some music together. We have also produced a CD by Kenny Thomson and the Wardlaw Scottish Dance Band called We Twa, and a DVD which shows
the dances twice through (no excuses for not knowing how to do them!). Our latest release is ‘Learn to Dance Ceilidh’,
a DVD which gives instructions for the ten most popular Ceilidh dances, the steps, a walk through and then the dances demonstrated
at full speed! There is also a CD of the ten dances played by the Stuart Anderson Scottish Dance Band. I hope you will be interested in our products; please
have a look at our website to see what we have produced in the last year.
http://www.streaming-pictures.co.uk/catalogue.htm
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BeerTentRadio.com - Streaming Scottish music, on-line, 24 hours a day. http://www.beertentradio.com/
* Scottish
and Irish Music at Mick Kelly's Irish Pub and Restaurant (Burien) - My name is Wayne Norris, I am the past Chairman
of the U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Championships and was responsible for moving the event from Loon Mountain, NH to Mount
Vernon WA in 2001.
We, my wife
Sue and I, have been asked to host bi-weekly Scottish and Irish Music sessions at Mick Kelly's Irish Pub and Restaurant in
Burien. We will be starting the sessions on Sunday, November 4Th at 4:00PM until 7:00PM and will continue every
second Sunday thereafter.
We are hoping that you will come and participate in the beautiful traditional music of Scotland and Ireland.
Musicians interested in participating may contact me, Wayne Norris at 206-870-1592
For those who wish to just come and listen can find directions and menu at the Mick Kelly's website
* Celt Check! performs both Celtic and contemporary songs in either an acoustic or amplified venue.
Whatever you need for your entertaining pleasure. http://www.celtcheck.com
SCOTTISH BOOKS, AUTHORS, AND ARTICLES
*
Claire-Marie Watson - Author of the prize winning first novel "I am Grissel Jaffray", renamed for publication "The
Curewife". "Interweaving Scottish witchcraft with a modern American thriller." Book launch: May 2, 2003 http://www.claire-mariewatson.com/
* Creedon Publications - Dumfries based Burns publishers. Included is "The Deltiology of Robert
Burns", by Peter J. Westwood, a charming illustrated book of antique postcards featuring the life and works of Robert Burns.
They also publish "Jean Armour, My Life and Times with Robert Burns" by Peter J. Westwood. An account of the life of
Jean Armour, wife of Robert Burns, which throws new light onto her life and those of her family. http://www.creedonpublications.com/publi.htm
* In October of last year, Andy Hall's "A Sense of Belonging to Scotland" was launched in Edinburgh.
It is a fantastic collection of atmospheric photographs showing the favourite places of Scottish personalities. http://www.asenseofbelonging.com/
* THE GUYND: A Scottish Journal by Belinda Rathbone - An enchanting memoir of rural life in Scotland, THE GUYND: A Scottish
Journal (Quantuck Lane Press, distributed by WW Norton, Publication Date: Oct. 25, 2005; $23.95 cloth) chronicles author
Belinda Rathbone's years as the unlikely American mistress of a sprawling estate
outside Edinburgh. As a transplanted bride, Rathbone turns the observant eye of a foreigner to rural life, and provincial
Scotland blooms in beautiful detail as she settles into her new husband's
ancestral home and grows to understand the deep claim it holds upon him.
The Guynd - as the crumbling Georgian country home is
called-has housed five generations of Ouchterlonys, and the weight of its 400-year history shapes the daily lives of its inhabitants.
As Rathbone negotiates her place in her new home, she encounters Scottish rituals both baffling and delightful, and a feudal
system that still thrives among local aristocracy and their tenants. The holidays come complete with new traditions including
the annual county ball, the fall pheasant shoot, and the ancient Hogmanay rituals of New Year's Eve, but for Rathbone, the
mansion itself is the greatest joy. The Guynd still bears the scars of two World Wars, and its grounds are overgrown with
derelict gardens and collapsing cottages, but Rathbone's improvements fly in the face of this decay, despite her husband's
frugal nature and resistance to change. As seasons pass, the Guynd blossoms under their care, and subtle shifts in their marriage
bring poignancy to Rathbone's memories of their years in the mansion.
Steeped in a deep appreciation of Scottish culture,
THE GUYND explores the living history of Scotland. A lovely meditation on family life, Rathbone's memoir reflects the weight of the past up on the present, and above
all, the ties that bind us together.
About the Author:
Belinda Rathbone is a historian who has written widely
on modern and contemporary photographers. The author of 1995 New York Times Notable Book Walker Evans: A Biography and contributor
to magazines such as House and Garden and Architectural Digest, Ms. Rathbone lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
THE GUYND:A Scottish Journal by Belinda Rathbone Quantuck
Lane Press (distributed by W. W. Norton) Publication Date: October 25, 2005ISBN: 1-59372-015-7 Price:
$23.95 HC
Tannenbaum PUBLICATION DATE: October 25, 2005
Contact: Janey 845-358-5413 janey@quantucklanepress.com
To order copies for resale, contact: special-sales@wwnorton.com
or call 888-494-3197 (Meg Sherman)
*Angus Whitson's "Man with two dogs"
- I write a Saturday countryside diary
‘Man with two dogs’ for the Dundee Courier newspaper.
It’s not just about my own home locality of the east coast of Scotland
- wherever we are in Scotland I’m
likely to write about it.
I’ve launched a website and have uploaded all the weekly pieces back to the first one
which appeared on 4th January 2003. I’m looking to increase traffic to it through links from other sites.
Each
week I post the most recent article, so there is always something new to read. In due course I want to add more pages
such as dog tales, recipes and ‘guid Scots words and phrases’.
I know from feedback and mail that my Saturday pieces are enjoyed by all ages.
It is
an altogether Scottish website which can give visitors to your own site a very true picture of what life in the Scottish countryside
is like. Here’s a typical comment from a website that has put up a link to us “….it’s
a wonderful concept to be able to just click onto your site and take a ‘walk’ in beautiful Scotland.” http://www.manwithtwodogs.com
If only the Home page
title appears, and a blank page thereafter, please use the navigation bar on the right
hand side to scroll down to the foot of the page. Under View
click on ‘Liquid’ or ‘Fixed’ to bring up the whole page.
Best wishes from Scotland
Angus
Whitson, Man with two dogs
Webmaster's note: I found clicking on the article I wanted to read from the Navigational
Links on the right side of the site, and then scrolling down to the bottom of the page produced some marvelous
"reads". I think you too will enjoy the weekly adventures of Angus, Ilka and the wee Macbeth.
Shelley
*Leadership Book by Scottish Born George D. Wells,
The American Dream in a Kilt, CEO Shares Secrets of Leadership, Life & Laughter - A new book
publishing September 15, 2006. Meet former Silicon Valley CEO George D. Wells, authentic leader who shares how his Scotland
roots shaped his corporate cultural values, his top 11 communication secrets that created profitable and healthy working environments
and how empowering employees leads to success.
San Jose, CA (PRWEB) August 29, 2006 -- Meet Scottish-born
George D. Wells, author of The American Dream in a Kilt, CEO Shares Secrets on Leadership, Life & Laughter publishing
on Amazon September 15, 2006.
This book is more than a typical management book. Take a peek behind the corporate curtain
and see how things really happen in the executive suite. From decisions on international business, firing hundreds of employees
to meeting The Queen of England.
How do you help build Silicon Valley into a $242 billion semiconductor business?
By leading corporations to profitability, beating unions and empowering people around him. Learn George's 11 communication
secrets to success, how to hire a witch doctor and when to wear a kilt to the office.
"The combination of George's
Scottish wit and sharp business acumen resulted in a leadership style that was truly unique. There is no question that he
was a key figure in shaping the future of Silicon Valley," Larry Carter, Former CFO, Cisco Systems
George D. Wells
arrived in the United States from Clydebank, Scotland with $200, a wife, a baby and a job offer in Boston. After spending
several decades building Silicon Valley he resides in Saratoga, California and continues to give his expertise as Lead Director
to QLogic Corporation and board member of The First Tee organization. George, a dynamic leader, has conducted business all
over the world, has given hundreds of speeches and is mentor to many. Visit our website for biographies, stories, book receptions and testimonials.
Press Contact: Nancy Padberg
Email: nancy@dreaminakilt.com
Phone:
310-437-3813
Website: http://www.dreaminakilt.com
* Argyll 1730 - 1850 recently
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Argyll 1730-1850 is a systematic account of what happened in Argyll in the period,
starting in the 1730s, when the county’s old social and agricultural order was overturned by its landowners.
In this thoroughly researched, comprehensive and instantly accessible
book, Robert McGeachy tells the story of a revolution – one that would extend to the rest of the Highlands and Islands
– set in train when Argyll’s leading families, Campbells always prominent among them, turned their backs on clanship
and embraced an explicitly capitalist approach to the management of their estates.
Robert McGeachy’s sympathies
lie with the victims of this revolution – men and women whose communities fell apart as the pace of landlord-induced
change accelerated. But for all that those people suffered because of what was done to them, they did not suffer passively.
If Argyll’s lairds were at the forefront of modernising – as they saw it – Highlands and Islands society,
the generality of Argyll’s population were in the vanguard of organising resistance to the new order. Their fightback,
as Robert McGeachy shows conclusively, was both more widespread and more effective than generally tends to be thought.
Argyll
1730-1850 also examines what is to be learned of social upheaval from folk belief; quarrying, mining and the beginnings
of industrialisation; Argyll men’s increasing participation in the British military; official hostility to Gaelic; and
just about everything, in fact, that helped to make Argyll, by the mid-nineteenth century, so radically different from the
Argyll of a hundred years before.
Robert McGeachy, who can trace his ancestry in Kintyre and the Isle of Gigha
back to the mid 1600's, grew up in Argyll.
* MARCHING IN SCOTLAND, DANCING IN NEW YORK - by Margaret Dunlop
Margaret's book is now available from Amazon.com in addition to bookshops and other outlets. The amazon.com
entry is a tribute to the book because many books published in the UK are often absent from the US
site.
This
is a book which holds special appeal for those with connections to or interests in Scotland. It is an enjoyable and compelling
read. The book is true to life and the historical events of the 1920's and 30's both in Scotland and in New York - the venue
where many Scots and others from the UK sought a new life. Some additional information about the book and the author can be
found on her website:
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TRAVEL
* Scotfreedom.com
- "Scotland vacation packages made to measure for you." http://www.scotfreedom.com/* Edinburgh Castle - "Edinburgh Castle is every schoolboy's dream of what
a castle should look like". Extensive information on the castle and the vicinity. http://www.edinburghcastle.biz/* A Taste of Scotland - "The guide to the best places to eat and stay
in Scotland." http://www.taste-of-scotland.com* The West Highland Way - Each year the West Highland Way is trekked by
about 50,000 Scottish and International walkers from all over the world - for most of them it is an unforgettable experience.
The spectacular beauty - the worldwide popularity - and the success of the West Highland Way, are the reasons that this historic
walking route is considered the flagship of all the walks in the United Kingdom. http://www.albawest.com/* Go.Scotland.info - A specialist database that offers complete details
of accommodation in Scotland; and everything you need to plan a holiday - with accommodation ranging from friendly bed and
breakfast, self catering, 5 star hotels; even castles. In depth coverage includes outdoor activities, places of interest,
restaurants, pubs as well as complete listings of the best accommodation in Scotland. http://www.goscotland.info/* Share an island dream... This is your opportunity to share in an island
dream and have your own private island available to you through a lifetimes interest in the romantic Scottish island of Sgarabhaigh
( pron. Scaravay) which sits majestically in the turquoise waters of the Sound of Harris in the Outer Hebrides and guards
its eastern approaches. Whales and dolphins glide through the crystal clear waters around the island and a colony of seals
live on its shores. http://www.scaravay.com/* Bargain short Breaks - Cheap city breaks, weekend getaways and short
breaks. http://www.bargainshortbreaks.com/* The City of St. Andrews - Featuring a calendar of events coming up this
year, details of local articles to do with the town of St. Andrews, classified adds, online forums for discussion, software
to do with St. Andrews and golf, and most of all information about St.Andrews and our St.Andrews Day celebrations. http://www.cityofstandrews.co.uk/
* Welcome to Argyll on Line, the main portal site for Argyll
and the Isles in the West of Scotland. We have detailed and extensive information about accommodations, towns,
history, sights, travel, culture etc. http://www.argyllonline.co.uk
Note: See "The Celtic Treasure Chest" in Vancouver, listed above under "Mercantile" for details
on their tour to Scotland.
* Scotland-Tours.com - focuses
on creating memorable self drive or driver guided vacations to Scotland for individuals, families and small groups. Learn about the history and heritage of our beautuiful country and explore many of our famed castles, distilleries
and Royal Palaces. Perhaps enjoy rural Scotland and its outstanding natural beauty
or visit one of the many islands with their own distinctive cultures and traditions. You may wish to enjoy some sports, Highland Games, The World Famous Tattoo or Edinburgh
Festival. Scotland Tours has been appointed by the Clan Kincaid to organise their
Clan Gathering in 2008 and we would be keen to talk to other clans about arranging their ‘homecoming’. When in Scotland we can offer a wonderful variety of accommodations; stay at some of our superb resorts,
eligant castles, magnificent country house hotels or perhaps a city centre serviced apartment would be your choice. http://www.scotland-tours.com
* 1st Events - When
it comes to arranging top quality conferences or incentive events in Scotland, 1st Events should be your first
choice of partner in event management. We arrange
all types corporate and incentive events for sales teams, Boards of Directors or conventions. Our services frequently
start with our venue finding service which progress to building the event and will continue
through to welcoming the guests and delivering a highly professional service to one and all. We are able to mix meeting sessions
with leisure activities, site visits, partner programmes and gala dinners to give every guest a true flavour of Scotland.
http://www.1st-events.co.uk
* Scotland Golf Tours - We arrange golf tours to Scotland & Ireland for golfers from all
over the world. We also arrange tours to the famous courses in England and Wales. All of our packages
are custom made to ensure that you get the most that you can from your golf tour. With over 2000 courses to choose from we
can offer classic links golf, scenic parkland golf, challenging championhip courses and also many excellent local courses
that will thrill and challenge every golfer. We include guaranteed tee times on all the famous courses on the Open Championship
rota and the British and Irish Ryder Cup Courses, and frequently include tickets to some of the major professional tournaments
in Britain and Ireland each year. Contact us now to discuss your tour and obtain your free quote and itinerary.
http://www.scotlandgolftours.com
*Secret Scotland Tours
- self drive tour itineraries,
selected accommodation guides and online information on over 150 major attractions.
“We are passionate about showing you the best of Scotland.
We’ve travelled the country extensively to create this website. We’ll guide you to the best experiences,
but equally we’ll warn you about the tourist traps that aren’t worth visiting, because we’ve seen them,
done them, and when necessary, tasted them. Few guides are more comprehensive or honest.
We have compiled a wide range of self-drive tours for every taste and interest, of different durations, and covering the whole
of Scotland. They give you the benefit of honest and unbiased first hand experience. They
will guide you to find the special secret places that most tourists will never find. Our aim is to offer you a great choice
of opportunities to experience Scotland as the Scots love
it.
Our lists of recommended accommodation are made of carefully selected and personally
visited B&Bs and Guesthouses, to save you hours of wearisome research and the gamble of pot luck selection. We only recommend
places where we would be happy to stay ourselves. Bed & Breakfasts and Guesthouses can’t pay to feature in our lists.
This means that, unlike other websites, we are free to only include the best and we are able to give you honest and unbiased
descriptions.” http://www.secret-scotland.com
*Scottish Clans
and Castles offer tailor-made planning and booking services enabling you to do any or all of the following:
- Stay the night in a castle
- Spend a day or two in a country house as personal guests of the
owners
- Enjoy the company of locals in a traditional Scottish Inn
- Visit your Clan Heritage
- Pursue your interests: Highland Games - Celtic Music - Loch Ness
- Boat Trip
Let us plan your customised self drive tour of Scotland, including accommodation
reservations and car hire.
One of our sample itineraries is the Classic Tour which is ideal for first-time visitors to Scotland. Another is the Diana Gabaldon Tour, for fans of that novelist.
Read our introduction to Scottish Castles, Inns & Country Houses to see some of the variety of accommodation you can experience.
http://www.clansandcastles.com/
* Scottish Ancestral Trail - specializes in luxury vacations in Scotland uniting you with
your Scottish ancestral heritage. We offer fully customized ancestral tours with luxury accommodations and chauffeured transport.
Our meticulous preparation of your itinerary and our intimate knowledge of Scotla
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