Scotland will certainly mourn Sean Connery for a long long time because before being the very charismatic movie star we’re celebrating all over the world he was first of all a Scot and indeed, one of the most famous and dedicated defenders of the Scottish cause… some fans of the irresistible London agent 007 might still think he was born … Continue reading →
Since I do not listen to the news, as they are mainly constant negative ones, I thank you Mairiuna for letting me know about the departure of Scottish beloved actor, Sean Connery. Always sad when a thougtful and loving soul departs. My prayers are with him and loved ones. Things and lives end but memories last for ever… … Continue reading →
In my last post I told you about the wonderful days we shared in Thirlestane Castle with our dear friends Iain and Margaret! Souvenirs ! Souvenirs ! In the living-room of our magnificent apartment, situated in the south wing of the castle, a glittering Christmas tree added its cheerful note to the warm and cosy atmosphere of the place. We’ll … Continue reading →
Hiking through spectacular views and autumn colors in Nova Scotia Feeling a call to escape the city’s noises and distractions, I was contemplating a road trip that would get me closer to the nature and by the sea. In the CAA Quebec monthly automobile association magazine, I stumbled upon an article depicting the Cape Breton Trail in Nova Scotia. I … Continue reading →
Who has never dreamed to spend a holiday in one of those fabulous “romantic” castles which have enchanted generations of travellers, artists, writers… a few months ago the dream came true for us and that was like being part of a fairytale story… Many many thanks to our dear friends, Iain and Margaret, to whom we owe such a wonderful … Continue reading →
“Writer, traveller and adventurer, and with a Spanish grandmother, I nevertheless find Cunninghame Graham’s involvement in politics to have been the most remarkable feature of his life – for he was from a noble Scottish family, yet became the first ever Socialist member of our British parliament when he entered the House of Commons in 1886.” Bonjour Janice, … Continue reading →
Dear friends, I am so excited to write about the story of an abandoned village, Rivière de La Guerre, located in the province of Quebec, where Scottish settlers began to come over from the Hebrides Archipelago, west of the Highlands. Originally, the area was called Godmanchester. Named after a man known as Francois dit La Guerre, a settler that had … Continue reading →
Dear readers, Ages seem to have passed since my last post on Scotiana and our wonderful trip to Scotland in winter. In the meantime, there has been the outbreak of that infamous covid 19 pandemy and I sincerely hope that you, your friends and family are doing well in such hard times. In France, like many people all over the … Continue reading →
Hi Mairiuna, Iain and Margaret 🙂 Trust all is well. I am so happy to share today with you and our followers the exciting story of the discovery in Montreal, Canada, upon carrying out archaeological excavations under the Jacques Cartier bridge of an old pipe furnace used during the 19th century in the Faubourg Sainte-Marie which was also known as … Continue reading →
In Memoriam of all the villagers of Glencoe who died on 13 February 1692 and in the following days during and after the infamous Glencoe Massacre… The Massacre of Glencoe took place in Glen Coe in the Highlands of Scotland on 13 February 1692, following the Jacobite uprising of 1689-92. An estimated 30 members and associates of Clan MacDonald of … Continue reading →
So, we’ve come back from our winter trip in Scotland though, after one month of Scottish adventures we were not at all eager to leave. Days are so short in winter, still more in the north, and time passed much more quickly than during our former trips! It was quite frustrating too that so many places of interest were closed … Continue reading →
A rare species! 😉 Check them out in the video below and be wowed by magnificent light displays. Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden Christmas ©2019 Scotiana “Why didn’t the gardener plant any flowers? Because he hadn’t botany.” 🙂 Enjoy! Janice
Continue reading →The countdown to 2020 is well and truly on…..A guid New Year to ane an` a` and mony may ye see! Happy Hogmanay from Scotiana! Our team wishes you all the very best of Scottish travels in 2020 and throughout its decennial 🙂
Continue reading →Hi from Scotland 😉 YES, we’ve already been in this wonderful country for a number of days now but time flies so quickly that we didn’t see them pass! We’ve just arrived at our new hotel which is situated on the shore of the lovely Loch Lynnhe. It’s pitch dark outside while I’m trying to send you a few pictures … Continue reading →
Never did I dream that one day we could be in Edinburgh for Christmas and in the neighbourhood of Glencoe to celebrate Hogmanay! Many thanks to our dear children and family who have made this dream come true and have offered us an absolutely wonderful trip to Scotland for my birthday… nothing could have made me more happy than this … Continue reading →
