Sometimes, the stories we publish on Scotiana begin long before the writing itself. A few days ago, I was speaking with our webmaster, Jean Liboiron, someone I’ve had the pleasure of working with since 2014. We were reflecting on one of Scotiana’s popular articles, about the once smallest village in Canada, New Glasgow. That story, rooted in local history and … Continue reading →
Discover the Isle of Iona, one of Scotland’s most spiritual and beautiful islands, where ancient history, sacred sites, and stunning Hebridean landscapes come together in a place of pilgrimage and reflection.
Continue reading →Sir Walter Scott played a key role in Scotland’s tartan revival, helping to turn tartan into a powerful national symbol during King George IV’s historic visit to Edinburgh in 1822.
Continue reading →Discover the story of John Smith & Son, Glasgow’s legendary bookshop, and its lasting place in the city’s literary and cultural history.
Continue reading →Celebrate Hogmanay with the spirit of the Loony Dook, Scotland’s chilly New Year’s Day plunge that brings warmth, laughter, and community to the winter festivities.
Continue reading →Explore the best of R.B. Cunninghame Graham’s Scottish Sketches, a vivid body of work that captures Scotland’s landscapes, people, traditions, and social life in rich literary detail.
Continue reading →Follow the journey from Loch Croispol to Nova Scotia’s Gaelic shores, exploring the enduring connections between Scotland’s Highlands and the Gaelic communities of Canada.
Continue reading →Inchmahome Priory, a serene 13th-century Augustinian priory on an island in Lake of Menteith, part of Scotland’s route of sacred sites with its rich history and royal connections.
Continue reading →The Canadian heart of Findhorn, tracing heartfelt connections from Guelph, Ontario, to the Moray Firth community in Scotland, blending transatlantic stories of heritage and belonging.
Continue reading →Nestled in the Scottish Borders, St Mary’s Loch captivates with its serene waters, historic ties to William Wallace and literary icons like Sir Walter Scott, and endless trails for hiking and watersports
Continue reading →The enchanting story of Scotland’s mythical unicorn featured on postage stamps, from its royal symbolism to stunning philatelic designs celebrating Celtic heritage.
Continue reading →Uncover the intrigue of a mysterious ring discovery leading to Cromarty’s ancient Pictish stone, blending Pictish symbolism, local legends, and Highland history in the Black Isle region.
Continue reading →Explore the Bethune family’s enduring legacy across Fife, from Balfour Castle’s medieval towers to their ties with Mary Queen of Scots and the whisky world, tracing noble roots and historic sites.
Continue reading →Journey through Orkney’s timeless landscapes and folklore with George Mackay Brown, Orkney’s beloved poet and storyteller whose works capture the islands’ Norse heritage, Viking echoes, and mystical spirit.
Continue reading →Samuel de Champlain, the famed French explorer and founder of Quebec, reveals surprising Scottish roots through his mother’s lineage tied to the Frasers of Murihead, blending transatlantic history and Highland heritage.
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