https://www.youtube.com/embed/3xtYEfc8z-g?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Scotland’s links with Canada stretch back for centuries via “It’s the great, big, broad land ’way up yonder” — The Orkney News
Season’s Greetings from Glasgow — The Glasgow Gallivanter
Glasgow glows at Christmas. via Season’s Greetings from Glasgow — The Glasgow Gallivanter
Mons Meg, Scotland’s World-Famous Medieval Gun — Uncover Travel
The now world-famous medieval gun was the ultimate weapon of mass destruction in her day. Mons Meg weighed six toned via Mons Meg, Scotland’s World-Famous Medieval Gun — Uncover Travel
Dundee’s Dragon – A Tribute to a Mysterious Legend — Uncover Travel
In the heart of Dundee stands a statue of a fearsome dragon, a tribute to a mysterious legend. It is via Dundee’s Dragon – A Tribute to a Mysterious Legend — Uncover Travel
Hebridean Hop 14: Benbecula — The Glasgow Gallivanter
In which we climb a hill, and finally see seals (though not at the same time). via Hebridean Hop 14: Benbecula — The Glasgow Gallivanter
‘A Ban In All But Name’ – Shipping Calves for Slaughter to Europe — The Orkney News
“the SNP Government needs to wake up and listen to the 73% of voters who recently said they supported a ban on the trade.” via ‘A Ban In All But Name’ – Shipping Calves for Slaughter to Europe — The Orkney News
Whale stranding death toll rises to 58 in Scotland and Ireland — BBC News – Science & Environment
By Steven McKenzie BBC Scotland Highlands and Islands reporter More whales have been found dead on the coasts of Scotland and Ireland following several strandings of the animals at the end of last month. Eleven whales were found dead over the course of one week in August. Whale and Dolphin Conservation said the toll had …
‘Welfare Dilemna’ Over Licensed Shooting of Seals in Scotland — The Orkney News
A film has been made by Lizzie Daly a leading wildlife biologist and BBC presenter – ‘Silent Slaughter: The Shooting of Scotland’s Seals’ via ‘Welfare Dilemna’ Over Licensed Shooting of Seals in Scotland — The Orkney News
BBC News: In pictures: The long road from Scotland to Russia
The kind of story I appreciate most - real people and places, real life. In pictures: The long road from Scotland to Russia - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-39882616
Glasgow canal walks — The Glasgow Gallivanter
The Forth and Clyde Canal runs very close to our house and we love it for a Sunday afternoon stroll. We have three choices – east, west or the spur that runs into the city centre. I’ve already written about the spur (here) so this post will cover the east and west walks we took …
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