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Halloween Across Borders: France, Canada, and Scotland’s Unique Take on a Timeless Tradition As October 31st dawns, Halloween brings its familiar thrill and mystery, casting a spell over many regions worldwide. This beloved holiday, filled with costumes, eerie tales, and gatherings, holds special significance in places where its Celtic origins are deeply rooted. Lean in […] Whether you are a great lover of nature, authors and books, films, castles, whiskies, historical subjects or whatever your tastes you can be sure to find in Scotland a thematic trail about your favourite author or subject. Of course you can create your own itinerary as we’ve done in our previous trips in Scotland, but […] In our ongoing exploration of Quebec’s rich history and its connections to Scotland, I’m excited to feature some fascinating insights shared by Scotiana’s reader, George A. Neville, historian and genealogist whose recent work sheds light on a nearly forgotten chapter of the province of Quebec railway history. George’s meticulous research, titled New Glasgow, QC, the […] One more garden to add to our series of Great Scottish Gardens & Parks ! Leith Hall Garden, a hidden Scottish gem, is situated in Aberdeenshire, not far from Huntly. In August 2007 when we discovered it for the first time, we immediately fell in love with the place. This visit had not been planned, […] Moving time! As I was packing my books for the move, I came across my Sherlock Holmes beloved printed editions and found interesting to recall that Sherlock Holmes was inspired by Joseph Bell, a doctor and mentor to Arthur Conan Doyle. Queen Victoria By the way, Joseph Bell served as Queen Victoria’s personal […] |
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