http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/scotland-blog.html Wee Jock's Discover Scotland Blog will keep you in touch with what's happening in Scotland. Events, Theatre and Sports, Outdoor Activities, and anything else of interest. en-us discover Scotland Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:24:50 GMT Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:24:50 GMT scotland-welcomes-you.com http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/june.html Scotland Events June 2012. Highlights of the month include the Edinburgh International Film Festival and the Glasgow International Jazz Festival Thu, 02 Feb 2012 17:24:50 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/scottish_highland_games.html Scottish Highland Games Calendar 2012. Must-see events for any visitor, combining a cultural treat and a fun day out for all the family. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:28:24 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/may.html Scotland Events May 2012. Highlights of the month include the Aviemore and Cairngorms Walking and Mountain Festival, the Edinburgh Marathon, and the Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:53:25 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/scotland_cycling_events.html Scotland cycling events 2012 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. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 02:29:12 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/april.html Scotland Events April 2012, Highlights of the month include the Edinburgh International Science Festival, and the Melrose Sevens Rugby Tournament. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:37:18 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/march.html Scotland Events March 2012, Highlights of the month include the Glasgow International Comedy Festival, and Glasgow's Book Festival Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:50:50 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/scotland_events.html Scotland Events 2012. There's always something happening in Scotland. Check event listings by month, and get an introduction to some of our most popular major events. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:00:14 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/scotland_walking_events.html Scotland walking events and festivals 2012. Enjoy the best of walking in Scotland with coastal and woodland walks, and routes to suit experienced walkers or beginners. Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:55:28 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/scotland_music_festivals.html Links to Scotland music festivals 2012. From traditional Celtic music to Rock, Pop and Classical. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:48:32 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/true-love-of-scotland.html I always admire the beauty of this land. This country took all my interest of tradition and roots, and all my respect to history and stories, and all Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:48:04 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/buy_tickets.html 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. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:26:07 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/my_scotland_newsletter.html 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. Tue, 03 Jan 2012 11:09:42 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/my_moan.html My Moan, where you can not only have your say, you can have a right old whinge. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:39:24 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/hogmany-in-edinburgh.html When I was younger, being born and brought up in Edinburgh, summertime in Princess Street Gardens was great, looking forward to being kept up past bed Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:24:30 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/february.html Scotland Events February 2012. Highlights of the month include the Glasgow Film Festival and the Scottish Caravan and Outdoor Leisure Show Tue, 13 Dec 2011 13:01:38 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/january.html Scotland Events January 2012. Highlights of the month include the finale of Edinburgh's Christmas, and Celtic Connections. Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:54:11 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/your_sayings.html Your Sayings - More Scottish sayings submitted by visitors. Wee deoch an doris, braw bricht moonlicht nicht. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 22:04:23 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/scotlands-fur-me.html I wis born and bred in our sweet capital Edinburgh. When I wis wee we used to go up to Scalpe in Harris as my maw wis frae there, and we'd cut the peat Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:26:38 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/my_scotland.html 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. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:56:58 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/december.html Scotland Events December 2011. Highlights of the month include Edinburgh's Christmas, and of course the famous Edinburgh Hogmanay Party. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 20:42:01 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/old-deeside-line.html I truly believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. What I might have expected to be nothing more than an ordinary experience in a charming grey Wed, 02 Nov 2011 19:51:43 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/the-water-of-leith.html This was my first attempt at poetry, as you may guess I love my fishing and think it's great our rivers are getting quite healthy now in the cities of Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:56:45 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/fitba_daft.html Yes, it is true, we Scots, like many other nations in the world, are fitba daft. In Scots dialect that means we're passionate about our football. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 20:16:18 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/november.html Scotland Events November 2011. Highlights of the month include Edinburgh's Christmas Tue, 18 Oct 2011 20:10:34 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/to-the-almond.html A wee poem I penned about the river almond that runs through the west lothian till it's end in the forth at cramond Edinburgh. The wonderfull Almond. Tue, 27 Sep 2011 11:19:50 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/the-accordian-playing-of-john-rafferty.html My mother Susan Rafferty (maiden name) was the daughter of John Rafferty. She played the button accordian as did her brothers and sisters of whom there Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:45:21 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/ceoliacs-catered-for-in-scotland.html Having left Scotland a few years ago to live on the beautiful island of Tenerife, going home for me is a real treat. A couple of years ago I was diagnosed Mon, 18 Jul 2011 20:46:05 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/nightlife_in_scotland.html Nightlife in Scotland - Scotland is well known for many things, and its nightlife provides the perfect recipe for a great night out on the town. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:14:20 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/advertise.html Extend Your Reach - Promote Your Business On This Site! Advertise text only. text and photograph, or a full page custom ad. Thu, 14 Jul 2011 09:03:04 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/edinburgh_festival.html The Edinburgh Festival is an event not to be missed. The city comes to life for three weeks, to celebrate the biggest arts festival in the world. Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:11:03 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/so-i-just-went-and-got-the-certificate.html Years ago the family had a pony trekking holiday in the west coast of Scotland. We got to know the old guy who owned the ponies quite well. He had worked Tue, 28 Jun 2011 19:27:12 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/october.html Scotland Events October 2011. Highlights of the month include the Enchanted Forest, Cowalfest, and the Royal National Mod. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:52:16 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/september.html Scotland Events September 2011. Highlights of the month include the Braemar Gathering and the Scottish Book Town Festival. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 08:40:30 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/scottish_sayings.html 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. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:21:43 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/eating_in_largs.html 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. Sat, 28 May 2011 01:49:07 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/july.html Scotland Events July 2011 with highlights of the month including The Tall Ships Races in Greenock and T in the Park. Thu, 19 May 2011 23:39:59 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/august.html Scotland Events August 2011, Highlights of the month include the Edinburgh Military Tattoo, and the Edinburgh Fringe Festival Thu, 19 May 2011 22:11:11 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/scottish_wedding.html 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 .... Wed, 23 Mar 2011 20:42:57 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/guestbook_comments.html My thanks to everyone who has taken the time to add their Guestbook comments. Here is what some visitors had to say Sun, 06 Mar 2011 10:16:57 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/healthy-eating-for-scots.html Just want to share with you a new trend we have noticed among our local populace! A real interest in healthy eating! Gone are the deep fried mars bars Thu, 24 Feb 2011 13:13:03 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/big-waves.html I live in Perth but in some places in Scotland the waves that i've seen have been about 40 feet in height. Like when me and my grandad went fishing. Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:30:13 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/scotland_tours.html 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. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:35:04 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/dear-memories.html Thanks John, for this wonderful website. It brought back dear memories of a time I was fortunate to travel Scotland, and be able to live and work for Fri, 21 Jan 2011 12:58:43 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/scotland_travel_information.html Scotland travel information you may find helpful for passports & visas, travelling to Scotland, flights & airports, and all you need to plan your trip. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 01:13:38 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/inflatable_kayaks.html Inflatable Kayaks are stable, easy to paddle and can provide great pleasure Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:50:14 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/scotland_trips.html Everything you need for planning the best Scotland trips is right here with my recommended places to see on holidays, day trips and tours Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:51:29 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/search_flights.html Use the search facility to search flights, source and compare cheap flights to Scotland. Tue, 30 Nov 2010 20:54:53 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/money_savers.html 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. Fri, 26 Nov 2010 15:32:23 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/scotland_wildlife.html Experience the magic as you explore the forests, caves and islands, viewing the best of Scotland wildlife, rare birds & marine mammals. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 12:24:36 GMT http://www.scotland-welcomes-you.com/romantic_breaks.html It may not be the first place that springs to mind for romantic breaks, but Scotland has much to offer when looking for something a little special. Thu, 25 Nov 2010 01:18:23 GMT