Scots went abroad for a variety of reasons, exploration, missionary work, study, travel and exploration exporting "Usquebaugh" (Whisky) and "Gowf" (Golf) to nearly every country in the world.
Scottish Clans
Tracing Scottish Ancestors
Whereas many Empires have been formed, flourished and died out at the hand or in the name of imperialism and dictatorship, one system has remained. It is as strong today as it ever was, binding together millions across the globe, with the spirit and belonging of an extended family. One that is both socialist in principle and patriarchal in structure - the Scottish Clan system.
- A Map of the original Location of Scottish Clans
- Discover the territories originally inhabited by the various different clans.
- National Library of Scotland
- The National Library of Scotland is an information treasure trove of Scotland's knowledge, history and culture, with millions of books, manuscripts and maps covering every subject.
- About Your Scottish Clan
- The Scottish clans can be a potent reminder of your forefathers, and the land where they once walked and lived in the spectacular mountains and glens of bonnie Scotland.
- Scottish Tartans Authority
- Tartans have become synonymous with Scotland and Scottish clans and families in particular.Search this database to see which of Scotlands greatest cultural symbols you can wear with pride.
Great Scottish Discoveries
It is quite difficult to imagine a world without modern conveniences like television, the vacuum flask, the vacuum cleaner, the pneumatic tyre, radar, penicillin and anaesthesia. These are just a few of the discoveries made by Scots that paved the way towards our modern way of life.
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Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the most poular spirit drank in the world today. Scotland is the home of this magnificent drink, steeped in history and tradition. No other country has come close to matching its quality and diversity of taste. No one knows why, but perhaps it is the mountaineous lochs and springs which supply the water or the peaty soil over which they run.How to drink Whisky.
There is no right or wrong way to drink Scotch whisky its all down to personal taste.
Many drink it neat saying they don't want to spoil the taste by adding water.
Equally, many say a drop of pure soft water enhances the aroma and flavour.
Tap water contains cholrine.
Ice dulls the taste.
Carbonated water interferes with the aroma.
Adding mixers like ginger ale, soda etc. just mask the taste.
There are four types of Scotch Whisky
A Single Malt Scotch Whisky is the product of one specific distillary and has not been mixed with whisky from any other distilleries.
Blended Pure Malt (Valted) Whisky will contain a number of malt whiskies skilfully blended to create its own distinct identifiable character.
Single Grain Whisky is the product of one grain distillery and is usually made from wheat, corn or unmalted barley.
Blended Whikies may contain a combination of whiskies from over 40 or 50 different malt and grain distilleries. each whisky used in blending the mixture is normally matured for about five years.
Visit the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre located next to Edinburgh Castle or travel the Whisky Trail in Speyside to experience this great part of Scottish heritage.
by SansFaim
A Scot living in England, this lens is my attempt to let people know just how much this tiny nation has contributed to the world.
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