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The Don'ts of Visiting Scotland( Every visitor should watch this )
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What tourists should never do when they visit Scotland. Follow these rules and you will be a happy tourist.. If not...
Tartan my ride, only in Scotland!
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Only in Scotland would you Tartan your ride.. An apparently you can hire one of the ones above for your wedding. What is Tartan? According to Wikipedia Tartan (Scottish Gaelic: breacan [ˈpɾʲɛxkən]) (Irish: breacán ) is a patterned cloth consisting of criss-crossed, horizontal and vertical bands in multiple colours. Tartans originated in woven wool, but now they are made in many other materials. Scottish Tartans usually represent a Clan whilst Irish Tartans usually represent the County or region where a Clan originated. Tartan is made with alternating bands of coloured (pre-dyed) threads woven as both warp and weft at right angles to each other. The weft is woven in a simple twill, two over—two under the warp, advancing...
Kintyre Gin, made in the beautiful Kintyre Peninsula in Scotland
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Named for the "Hill of the Wild Boar," the highest point on the beautiful Kintyre Peninsula, Beinn an Tuirc Distillers Ltd has been producing award-winning, sustainably distilled craft gin since 2017. Join Niall Emma Macalister-Hall to hear the fascinating story of how, along with husband Niall and brother-in-law Kenny, she has been inspired by the area’s stunning landscapes to create this unique distillery, as well as a range of exquisite self-catering accommodation in the grounds of their home at Torrisdale Castle. This video is part of NYC Tartan Week's Virtual Visits series in partnership with VisitScotland . #visitscotland #kintyregrin...
What does a Scotsman wear under his kilt
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Are you a true Scotsman? It’s an age old question and in Scotland the notion of the “True Scotsman” has long applied to one who does not wear anything beneath his kilt. New research by YouGov reveals that almost 40% or Scotsmen go commando under their kilts New YouGov research reveals that nearly four in ten Scotsmen are going commando under their kilts Scottish sportsmen have admitted to wearing underwear and it is true thatHighland dancers and athletes are obliged by the rules of their various games to compete with underwear beneath their kilts. What does your...