Today I would like to share with you the story of John Smith’s bookshop, a pioneer in the field of the book trade in Scotland. The bookshop was created in 1751. It was located for many years at 57–61 St Vincent Street, Glasgow before closing in 2000. Its story, which followed that of Glasgow, is […]
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As December 31 draws to a close, the world pauses, if only for a heartbeat, between what has been and what is yet to come. It is a liminal moment, suspended in time, when reflection meets anticipation. In Scotland, this threshold has a name: Hogmanay. More than a New Year’s Eve […] Hello everyone! I have exciting news to share: The continued operation of the world’s most ancient functioning post office in southern Scotland is ensured, thanks to the acquisition by new proprietors.🎉 Scotland has long been home to tales of the old and the new, of history merging with the contemporary, and of traditions that refuse […] 
Dear Friends and Readers, ⌛ Another year is gone…May the New Year 2022 bless you with health, peace, wealth and happiness! Pretty much in all the largest cities of the world as in Scotland – Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Stirling and Inverness – all-night celebrations are traditionally held to welcome the New Year. The Edinburgh Hogmanay […] Hello dearest friends, As you might know by now, I’m passionate of all things Scottish related! Therefore, in my ongoing quest of Quebec-Scottish links, I’m very happy, as a native Quebecer, to share a glimpse on the origin of a brave, courageous and thoughtful municipality in the Centre-du-Québec region of Canada named Inverness ( […] |
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