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Wee Jock's Discover Scotland Blog
Welcome. In ye come and make yourself at home.
 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.

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.
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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