Wee Jock's Discover Scotland Blog

Jun 30, Buy Tickets For Scotland Concerts, Theatre, Sports and Events

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:58:53 GMT

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.

Jun 30, Special Offers on Hotels & Shows

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:47:17 GMT

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

Jun 30, My Scotland Newsletter

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:37:26 GMT

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.

Jun 13, Your Sayings

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 10:00:52 GMT

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

May 29, Discover Scotland Tours

Fri, 29 May 2009 09:15:16 GMT

7 Discount on Tours Until 30th June 2009

May 27, Old Scottish Sayings

Wed, 27 May 2009 13:50:33 GMT

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.

May 10, My Moan - Have A Whinge

Sun, 10 May 2009 15:46:22 GMT

My Moan, where you can not only have your say, you can have a right old whinge.

Apr 27, Proud To Be Scottish, by Matt Elliott from Sydney

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:57:03 GMT

Proud to be Scottish, even though I was born in Canada

Apr 16, Scotland Events May 2009

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:48:27 GMT

Scotland Events May 2009. Highlights of the month include the Aviemore and Cairngorms Walking and Mountain Festival, the Edinburgh Marathon, and the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival.

Apr 16, Irvine Beach Festival Cancelled.

Thu, 16 Apr 2009 17:18:43 GMT

Organisers have pulled the plug on the Homecoming event, scheduled for 2nd & 3rd May ......

Mar 16, Best Scotland Day Trips

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 14:32:54 GMT

My selected Scotland day trips feature some of the best places to go and things to do, ideal for families visiting and residents of Scotland.

Mar 16, More Special Offers

Mon, 16 Mar 2009 12:57:09 GMT

Great deals available for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. 1, 2 and 3 night ticket and hotel packages. Open Golf Championships 2 all day tickets plus hotel.

Mar 10, Scotland Whisky Tours May 2009

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:56:48 GMT

These Scotland whisky tours are just a small 'taster' of what's on offer during the Homecoming Scotland year celebrations.

Feb 19, Famous Scots Past & Present

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 12:22:11 GMT

Famous Scots. Scotland, small as we are, has produced a fair amount of exceptional people who have excelled in their chosen field, and become famous.

Feb 16, T in the Park

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 11:42:32 GMT

Our most famous music festival, T in the Park is on from 9th - 12th July, 2009. Confirmed acts for this years event include Razorlight, Snow Patrol, and Kings of Leon. Tickets will go fast for this magical festival.

Feb 15, I Enjoyed Your Site

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 19:52:11 GMT

Hi John, I have to say how much I enjoyed your site. I'm an ex-pat living in Ontario for the past 34 years, and I .....

Feb 6, Extreme Sport In Scotland

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:52:55 GMT

Extreme Sport in Scotland. Kitesurfing, Ice Climbing, Snowboarding, Quad Biking, Canyoning, Sphereing and Powerboating.

Jan 19, Valentine's Day Breaks

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:24:13 GMT

Valentines Day falls on a Saturday this year so why not impress your loved one with a Valentines treat. How about one night in Inverness with chocolates, flowers, and a bottle of wine with dinner from just 39.50 per person? To see all offers :

Jan 6, Do You Have Scottish Ancestry?

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:58:59 GMT

It is estimated that over 85 Million people worldwide claim to have Scottish Ancestry. So where do you begin your search to trace your ancestors?

Jan 6, Scotland Events October 2009

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:52:02 GMT

Scotland Events October 2009. Highlights of the month include the Enchanted Forest, Cowalfest, and the Royal National Mod.

Jan 6, Scotland Events September 2009

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:11:51 GMT

Scotland Events September 2009. Highlights of the month include the Braemar Gathering and the Scottish Book Town Festival.

Jan 5, Scotland Events June 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 17:16:51 GMT

Scotland Events June 2009, Highlights of the month include the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the Glasgow International Jazz Festival

Jan 2, Scotland Events August 2009

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:34:44 GMT

Scotland Events August 2009, Highlights of the month include the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival

Jan 2, Scotland Events July 2009

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:20:12 GMT

Scotland Events July 2009. Highlights of the month include the Barclays Scottish Open and T in the Park.

Dec 26, Scotland Music Festivals

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 16:23:12 GMT

Links to Scotland music festivals 2009. From traditional Celtic music to Rock, Pop and Classical.

Dec 25, Scotland Events January 2009

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 11:05:17 GMT

Scotland Events January 2009. Highlights of the month include Celtic Connections, Dine Around Edinburgh, and the official start of Homecoming Scotland.

Dec 24, Scotland Events April 2009

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:41:56 GMT

Scotland Events April 2009, Highlights of the month include the Edinburgh International Science Festival

Dec 24, Scotland Events February 2009

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:24:33 GMT

Scotland Events February 2009. Highlights of the month include the Glasgow Film Festival and the Scottish Caravan and Outdoor Leisure Show

Dec 24, Scotland Events March 2009

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 15:21:26 GMT

Scotland Events March 2009, Highlights of the month include the Girvan Cycle Race and the Fort William Mountain Festival.

Dec 14, Scottish Highland Games Calendar

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 21:37:05 GMT

Scottish Highland Games Calendar 2009. Must-see events for any visitor, combining a cultural treat and a fun day out for all the family.

Dec 14, Scotland Walking Events and Festivals

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:24:17 GMT

Scotland walking events and festivals. Enjoy the best of walking in Scotland with coastal and woodland walks, and routes to suit experienced walkers or beginners.

Dec 14, Scotland Cycling Events

Sun, 14 Dec 2008 17:04:35 GMT

Scotland cycling events 2009 calendar. With the increasing popularity of cycling in Scotland, there are now some very good facilities, and with them lots of really good cycling events.

Nov 26, Golfing In Scotland Tours & Courses

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 18:06:39 GMT

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

Nov 26, Best Scotland Trips

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 16:05:10 GMT

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

Nov 23, Music, Theatre and Sports

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:14:17 GMT

Check December List and Buy Tickets For Scotland Concerts, Theatre, Sports and Events.

Nov 19, Old Scottish Sayings

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:24:42 GMT

This is where you can have a look at some of our fine old Scottish sayings that go back not only to grandma's day, but for generations beyond.

Nov 7, Scotland Events 2009

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:48:41 GMT

Scotland Events 2009. There's always something happening in Scotland. Check event listings by month, and get an introduction to some of our most popular major events.

Nov 4, Scotland Events December

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 06:37:15 GMT

Scotland Events December 2008. Highlights of the month include Edinburgh's Christmas, the Loch Ness Hogmanay festival and of course the famous Edinburgh Hogmanay Party.

Oct 21, Buy Tickets Update

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:54:49 GMT

There are some great concerts coming up in November including : Oasis, Katie Melua, Razorlight and Scouting For Girls.

Oct 17, Scotland Outdoor Activities

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 10:30:40 GMT

Aaaaaah ..... The magic of Scotland outdoor activities. With excellent terrain, great fishing, golf and wildlife, a fabulous network of cycle tracks, and the most enchanting woodland walks ....

Oct 3, Scottish Culture

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 10:10:16 GMT

There is so much more to Scottish culture than Kilts, Bagpipes, Haggis and Whisky.

Sep 24, Search Flights For Great Deals On Low Cost Airfares

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 19:05:21 GMT

When you use the Kayak Search Facility you'll not only search flights, you will be sourcing and comparing airfares from over 450 major airline websites.

Sep 23, Buy Tickets

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:50:14 GMT

You can now buy tickets for all your favourite Scotland Concerts,
Theatre Shows, Sports and Major Events.

Sep 22, Our Skye Adventure Took Us To Hell And Back

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 07:25:23 GMT

Our Skye adventure was not off to the start we'd imagined. The car was out of control, the offside wheel hit stone on the ditch at the side of the road, and the next thing I remember was .....

Sep 12, Offers Update

Fri, 12 Sep 2008 15:28:13 GMT

Sorry to bring it up, but if you fancy a short break over Christmas or New Year, you should be booking now. See the Christmas breaks for a 3* Edinburgh hotel and New Year breaks for a 4* Stirling hotel.

Sep 8, What is the saying for half-baked?

Mon, 08 Sep 2008 08:56:02 GMT

By Steve Gould, from Brampton, Ontario, Canada. Words in the saying that I can remember are something like 'fools' and 'half-baked', I just can't remember the whole thing.

Sep 4, My Scotland - Our Scottish Humour

Thu, 04 Sep 2008 22:55:47 GMT

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.

Sep 2, Planning A Scottish Wedding

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 05:46:14 GMT

If you're planning a Scottish wedding, you should find this page helpful, especially if you're not resident in Scotland. You'll find links to the Laws of Marriage in Scotland, Passport and ....

Sep 1, Traditional Scottish Wedding

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 18:45:52 GMT

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

Sep 1, Select Wedding Favors

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 06:37:49 GMT

Choose from a spectacular range of select wedding favors and wedding shower favors, especially chosen for their unique designs and unforgettable style!