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Wee Jock's
Discover Scotland Blog


Welcome. In ye come and make yourself at home.

Wee Jock

Wee Jock's Discover Scotland Blog will keep you updated with new pages added to the website. If an existing page appears here, then a significant change has been made to that page.

My Scotland Newsletter will keep you right up to date with the latest news and any other changes to the site. You can also keep in touch with music and theatre shows around Scotland.

With a full programme of Attractions, Events, Theatre and Sports, Outdoor Activities, and everything else of interest, that's usually quite a lot, so please return to see whats new, you're always welcome. You can add this site to your favourites or subscribe to the RSS feeds on the left navigation bar. If you need to learn more about RSS, click on the orange RSS button.

Wee Jock

What's New ....

Get Your Own Page On This Site ..... If you have an interesting or funny story about Scotland, you can Publish it Right Here and share on this site.

*Featured Scottish Tour*

Inverness, Skye and the Highlands Tour From Glasgow
Four day tour with a three night stay in Inverness. Enjoy the scenic beauty and history of The Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye.



Jul 28, 2010, Your Sayings

Your Sayings, submitted by visitors. Wee deoch an doris, braw bricht moonlicht nicht.

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Jul 23, 2010, Blair Drummond Wildlife Safari Park

The children won't get bored, that's for sure, when you consider the number of attractions that make up the whole adventure that is Blair Drummond Wildlife Safari Park

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Jul 21, 2010, Found Your Site

Our McCabe and McCone ancesters from Scotland, plan a visit. Found your website accidentally, trying to get information on Highland Games for Stone

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Jul 20, 2010, Some Holiday!

I took a 3 week holiday to Australia (from Cumbernauld) in 1973 and apart from a return holiday in 1975 I have not been back - not for anything but family

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Jul 20, 2010, Special Offers on Hotels & Shows

Special offers with good discounts on hotel plus show combined packages, or hotel only.

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Jul 2, 2010, Buy Tickets For Scotland Concerts, Theatre, Sports and Events

Buy tickets for Scotland concerts & theatre, The diversity of music in Scotland offers something for everyone, and Scottish theatre is also thriving, having shaken off the cobwebs of the old days.

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Jul 2, 2010, My Scotland Newsletter

There is no subscription required for My Scotland Newsletter and I don't need your email address. If I need to tell you about anything, it'll be on this page.

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Jun 23, 2010, I Loved Your Article

Wow, your entire story about anyone over 40 is almost word for word exactly how I grew up in Massachusetts. Our countries aren't very different after all.

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Jun 20, 2010, Your Guestbook Comments

My thanks to everyone who has taken the time to add their Guestbook comments. Here is what some visitors had to say

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Jun 16, 2010, The Highland Games

Celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture, Highland Games are held not only in Scotland, but in many other countries throughout the world.

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Jun 9, 2010, Old Scottish Sayings

Here we take a look at a mixture of some of the old Scottish sayings, some that are not so old, and some Scottish slang words.

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Jun 4, 2010, Scotland Video Tour

Here's an opportunity to see more of the country with this Scotland video tour.

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Jun 3, 2010, Money Savers and Discount Passes

Money Savers. When visiting Scotland there are a few ways of saving money that are worth looking at, like discount travel passes, money saving passes to top attractions and free entry attractions.

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May 31, 2010, Scotland Events June 2010

Scotland Events June 2010, Highlights of the month include the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the Glasgow International Jazz Festival

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May 24, 2010, Discover Scotland Tours

Discover Scotland Tours. These tours will take you on an enchanting journey where you can unwind and appreciate the magnificent mountain landscapes, lochs and countryside.

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May 23, 2010, Potato And Leek Soup Recipe

Potato And Leek Soup Recipe. Peel and boil the potatoes, simmer the shin beef until soft with seasoning and bay leaf.

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May 22, 2010, Holiday

For a change, let’s holiday at home, He said. So we did. And set off caravan laden car puffing and chugging towards Fort Augustus. Which was last heard

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May 17, 2010, Scottish Highland Games Calendar 2010

Scottish Highland Games Calendar 2010. Must-see events for any visitor, combining a cultural treat and a fun day out for all the family.

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May 17, 2010, Scotland Music Festivals 2010

Links to Scotland music festivals 2010. From traditional Celtic music to Rock, Pop and Classical.

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May 17, 2010, Best Scotland Trips

Everything you need for planning the best Scotland trips is right here with my recommended places to see on holidays, day trips and tours

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May 16, 2010, Share Your Story And Get Your Own Page

Share Your Story. If you have a great, interesting, or funny story to tell about Scotland, please share it here and have your own page published on this site!

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May 16, 2010, Scotland Accommodation

Find Scotland accommodation. Hotels, cottages, rentals, guest houses, B&Bs and hostels, or really spoil yourself by staying in a Scottish Castle.

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May 12, 2010, Scotland Events September 2010

Scotland Events September 2010. Highlights of the month include the Braemar Gathering and the Scottish Book Town Festival.

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May 11, 2010, Scotland Events August 2010

Scotland Events August 2010, Highlights of the month include the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

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May 6, 2010, Traditional Scottish Wedding

The Traditional Scottish Wedding. Old customs before the wedding, the wedding day, the wedding reception.

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May 6, 2010, Golfing In Scotland Tours & Courses

Golfing in Scotland tours and courses. The finest and most famous golf courses and excellent resort accommodation.

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May 4, 2010, My Scotland - Our Scottish Humour

My Scotland. One of the great traits of the Scottish people is that we don't take ourselves too seriously, we really do like a laugh, especially at ourselves.

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Apr 27, 2010, Scotland Events July 2010

Scotland Events July 2010 with highlights of the month including the Barclays Scottish Open and T in the Park.

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Apr 19, 2010, A Pleasant Experience

My visit here was a very pleasant experience. I can hardly say I had a 'wee' laugh because I roared with laughter.

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Apr 1, 2010, Scotland Events April 2010

Scotland Events April 2010, Highlights of the month include the Edinburgh International Science Festival

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Mar 22, 2010, Places For Eating in Largs

Eating in Largs. On a nice day I personally think you can't beat a seat down by the water with a fish supper and a can of Irn Bru, followed by an ice cream and a coffee.

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Mar 7, 2010, The Town of Pitlochry

The Perth and Kinross area of Scotland has many towns and villages worth visiting, but none more so than the lovely Victorian town of Pitlochry.

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Mar 1, 2010, Scotland Events March 2010

Scotland Events March 2010, Highlights of the month include the Glasgow Art Fair, the Scottish Golf Show, and the Bank of Scotland Book Festival

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Feb 1, 2010, William Wallace

William Wallace, freedom fighter for Scotland and Ireland against England. It's all for nothing if you don't have freedom.

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Feb 1, 2010, Glasgow Cathedral

Anyone visiting Glasgow Cathedral will be impressed with the stunning architecture and history.

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Feb 1, 2010, The Royal Yacht Britannia

A visit to The Royal Yacht Britannia, recommended by BBC News as "Scotland's leading visitor-friendly attraction", is essential while in Edinburgh.

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Feb 1, 2010, Edinburgh Zoo

About Edinburgh Zoo, attractions, animals, opening times and admission prices.

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Feb 1, 2010, Glamis Castle

Glamis Castle, behind the majestic appearance lies many strange and dark secrets.

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Feb 1, 2010, Dunnottar Castle

The spectacular scenery around Dunnottar Castle will provide you with an unforgettable experience, and during sunrise or sunset it can be simply magical.

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Feb 1, 2010, Scotland Events 2010

Scotland Events 2010. There's always something happening in Scotland. Check event listings by month, and get an introduction to some of our most popular major events.

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