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1. Quiz: Are you an expert on Edinburgh? Go on... give it a try. You might surprise yourself at how much you know about Edinburgh! And if not, well you might learn a thing or two along the way. The first question is an easy one. They do get a little more challenging - but if you've visi...
2. Best of Scotland: Scottish Gift ideas If you love Scotland, or know someone who does, these Scottish gift ideas are designed to help you select just the right item for loved ones... or for yourself. This page is designed to showcase quality Scottish souvenirs, by highlighting classic and...
3. Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Scotland? Are you up for a challenge? Then have a go at this quick Scotland quiz to test your knowledge on a mix of Scottish history, culture and tradition. How much do you really know about this land of lochs and castles? Do you know a haggis from a sporran? ...
4. Scotland - Land of My Heart Forever I can't remember a time when Scotland did not have a grip on my heart, mind and imagination. I do remember, though, how and through what means it began. Way back to the time when I was a teen (that was a long time ago) I was introduced to the books o...
5. Scotland The Brave - The Poem 'Scotland In My Heart'. As I trace my Family Tree, the branches and blood-line reach as far back as Bonnie Prince Charlie. The Scottish blood runs like fire in my veins, and I feel a true affinity to this wonderful land. For anyone who has ever visited Scotland, I'm sure...
6. NEWS AND VIEWS FROM SCOTLAND This lens features thoughts on issues local, national and global from a little corner of the world called Scotland. Free Viral Advertising!
7. The Electric Brae Scotland The Electric Brae is an optical illusion located in Ayshire Scotland. The Electric Brae is known locally as Croy Brae It is a quarter of a mile long hill that gives the impression that you can 'free wheel' up it. The significant thing a...
8. The Last Drop, Edinburgh The Last Drop is a traditional Scottish pub in the centre of Edinburgh's historical Old Town, to be found at 74/78, The Grassmarket, near The Royal Mile. It is a place of wooden beams, a friendly atmosphere, fine ales and quality food. The...
9. How To Make A Kilt I should say "NO" sometime. My kids decided to join an Irish Pipe and Drum band last spring, and their uniforms include, you guessed it, KILTS! So, because I love my kids so much, I spent a fun filled and informative day on the Net, researching kilt...
10. Diana Gabaldon's Outlander Series If you're a fan of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander Series, welcome!  If you haven't discovered her books yet, delve in and learn more.  IMHO, they are compelling, well-written, well-researched novels that defy categorization.  Are they time...
11. Men in Kilts It has long been a subject for speculation. What do men wear under their kilts? I will shed some light on this. It seems that they do not wear tidy whities or tightie whities as the case may be. There is no doubt that Scotland has charmed us. Univer...
12. Sara Donati, Into the Wilderness Book Series Sara Donati weaves a grand adventure set in the pioneering days of New York, building on The Pioneers by James Fenimore Cooper and mixing in some Jane Austen style characters. This book series could be classified as historical fiction or historical r...
13. Transatlantic Sessions Video Showcase A  folk music collaboration between top musical artists from North America, Ireland and the UK. For the latest series (three), a beautiful old farm steading converted into a small concert/studio space at Strathgarry House near Killiecrankie in th...
14. PhotoPhight British Landmarks So what picture sums up Britain to you? The Tower of London, St Paul's Cathedral, Stonehenge? Vote for your favourite.
15. The Slippery, Soggy Search for Scottish Scarves We really enjoy traveling.  Everywhere we go, we try to bring back a small, easy to pack memento of our trip.  If we make an exceptional find, we bring back gifts. I would be the first to admit that I wonder why anyone would want a souveni...
16. Craig Ferguson Hello, my lovelies! I'm addicted to Craig Ferguson. Remember him? Mr. Wick, the sleazy boss from The Drew Carey Show? "He is best known in the U.S. for his role on The Drew Carey Show, where he played Nigel Wick, Drew Carey's boss. Of his over-the...
17. The Scottish Wildcat The Scottish wildcat (felis silvestris) was once a symbol of the Highlands and wild places of Scotland. Sadly, this beautiful animal is now critically endangered. The last of the Scottish wildcats today remain in northern Scotland, where numbers may...
18. The Perfect Aerial Predator for the Arctic: Snowy Owls Snowy Owls...they're elusive, secretive, and a silent predator. Only a handful of animals can exist in the frigid, bleak Arctic region. The Snowy Owl has adapted to this open, perilous environment perfectly. Though the Snowy Owl is globally known, n...
19. Pitlochry Hydroelectric dam and fish ladder The Pitlochry hydroelectric dam, and its famous fish ladder, spans the River Tummel in Scotland. Constructed between 1947 and 1951, the dam was built across a salmon run. To prevent the dam obstructing the salmon when they swam upstream, the dam is a...
20. A WordCustard Lensography What brings people to Squidoo? Maybe there's no single answer, but my guess is for many it is the glint of gold dust... Like tales of old, there is talk of money to be made. Some have even seen those virtual nuggets of gold in the 'payday'...