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Discover the Magic of Orkney with George Mackay Brown…

Scotiana Posted on March 31, 2025 by MAJAApril 14, 2026
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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.

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Samuel de Champlain: The French Explorer with Scottish Ties

Scotiana Posted on February 28, 2025 by MAJAApril 14, 2026
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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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Give me a book about Scotland to read by the fire…

Scotiana Posted on January 31, 2025 by MAJAFebruary 18, 2025

  I didn’t read Mark Helprin’s Winter’s Tale but I can’t think of a better quote than his to introduce my post today! 😉 We are at the end of January and there have been some unusually cold days here in Périgord Noir. Although I do love winter walks in the frost-white countryside, especially in our lovely corner of Dordogne … Continue reading →

A Shared Culinary Heritage of Scotland, France, and Quebec

Scotiana Posted on December 31, 2024 by MAJADecember 31, 2024

Bon Appétit and Happy New Year 2025! As we gather around the table to enjoy these delicious festive foods, let us celebrate the rich culinary heritage that unites Scotland, France, and Quebec. Each bite of shortbread, bûche de Noël, or tourtière carries with it centuries of tradition, stories, and the joy of shared moments. May your holiday season be filled … Continue reading →

In the steps of Patrick Geddes from Scotland to France…

Scotiana Posted on November 30, 2024 by MAJADecember 5, 2024

  Dear readers, If you’re familiar with the wonderful city of Edinburgh, you won’t have missed The Outlook Tower, one of its most famous landmarks situated at the top of Edinburgh’s High Street, next to the Castle, but what do you know about Sir Patrick Geddes, the remarkable man behind the creation of this extraordinary museum? We’ll try to know … Continue reading →

Halloween Across France, Canada, and Scotland’s Unique Take

Scotiana Posted on October 31, 2024 by MAJAOctober 31, 2024

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 as we explore Halloween’s spirit … Continue reading →

The Merlin’s Trail: a new thematic Trail in Scotland…

Scotiana Posted on September 30, 2024 by MAJAOctober 14, 2024

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 what I’ve discovered quite recently … Continue reading →

Forgotten Railway in New Glasgow, QC

Scotiana Posted on August 31, 2024 by MAJASeptember 6, 2024

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 Smallest Village in Canada Once … Continue reading →

Great Scottish Gardens & Parks: Leith Hall Garden…

Scotiana Posted on July 31, 2024 by MAJAJuly 31, 2024

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, we just fell upon it … Continue reading →

Sherlock Holmes’ Extraordinary Powers of Observation

Scotiana Posted on June 30, 2024 by MAJAJuly 1, 2024

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. By the way, Joseph Bell served as Queen Victoria’s personal surgeon during her visits to Scotland. 🙂 Bell was … Continue reading →

Discovering the Scottish Borders with Alistair Moffat…

Scotiana Posted on May 31, 2024 by MAJAJune 5, 2024

“I do believe something very magical can happen when you read a good book’ (J. K Rowling) I can’t but agree with J.K. Rowling for this is exactly how I feel when I’m reading a good book, especially if it is a book about Scotland. As a great fan of this fascinating country it’s always magical for me to get … Continue reading →

From Scotland to Aubigny-sur-Nère: A Postal Connection

Scotiana Posted on April 30, 2024 by MAJAApril 30, 2024

Scottish Contribution Recently, we at Scotiana had the pleasure of assisting Robert Hunt, a dedicated member of the Letter Box Study Group, who reached out to us with a request as he shared his working on an article that explores British post boxes in twin towns across France and Germany, focusing on how these iconic symbols of communication have been … Continue reading →

“Star of Caledonia” ! A most emblematic name for Scotland!

Scotiana Posted on March 31, 2024 by MAJAApril 1, 2024

A new star in the Scottish sky?  Not exactly but the name of a monumental sculpture which might well shine like a star, in a near future, on the heights of Gretna Green, one of the most mythical places situated in the south of Scotland, near the border between England and Scotland.   . “Susan Houston, chair of the Star … Continue reading →

The Porridge Connection: Stamp Collecting and Culinary Arts

Scotiana Posted on February 29, 2024 by MAJAMarch 1, 2024

On a particularly inspiring day, triggered by an amusing yet enlightening email received from Iain, our dear Scottish friend and contributor to the Letters of Scotland,  I found myself diving into the niche world of topical stamp collecting, specifically under the theme of Food and Beverage. Iain’s heartfelt correction of a porridge recipe mistake led me down this path, showcasing … Continue reading →

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