Newbie tartan designer Steven Patrick Sim has designed what some are saying could be a national tartan for Scotland, inspired by the Declaration of Arbroath and symbolizing Scotland's flags, the Royal Standard (Lion Rampant) and the Saltire.
Read MoreUTTS #021 SMITHFIELD FAIR: Scotland on the Bayou, Part II
Smithfield Fair is a Scottish folk trio from Baton Rouge, Louisiana who have released 30 albums over their four decades of performing together.
Read MoreUTTS #020 SMITHFIELD FAIR: Scotland on the Bayou
Smithfield Fair, comprised of Dudley-Brian Smith, his wife Jan Smith, and brother Bob Smith are acknowledged as one of the foremost presenter of traditionally Scottish-based music in North America.
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UTTS #019 IT'S NOT FIRKIN WHISKY! Scotland's New Craft Gins
Scotland's craft gin industry has enjoyed phenomenal growth in the past three years. One of the newest entries into this market is Firkin Gin - matured in American Oak casks from Gleann Mor Spirits of Dunbar, East Lothian.
Read MoreUTTS #018 TARTAN: World's Greatest National Icon
A conversation with Brian Wilton, MBE, one of the world's leading experts on tartan, its origins, history, design, and social popularity.
Read MoreUTTS #017 MUST VISIT SCOTLAND? Your Journey Starts Here!
Must Visit Scotland is a professional travel review site providing travel planning assistance based on non-compensated, 1st person, practical experiences at accommodations, restaurants, activities, and more.
Read MoreUTTS # 016 DALMALLY STATION: A Heartfelt Restoration
Dalmally Station, left unmanned for more than 30 years by British Rail, then sold at auction, is now undergoing a loving restoration and transformation.
Read MoreUTTS #015 Linlithgow to Lallybroch with Mary's Meanders
A wander around the village of Linlithgow with its historic palace and ties to Mary Queen of Scots is but one of several tour operations on offer from Mary's Meanders,
Read MoreUTTS #014 Speaking Scots and the Concise Scots Dictionary
Scots is one of three native languages spoken in Scotland today. It's origin dates back some 1400 years but just recently the Scottish government adopted a new national policy toward promoting its learning and usage.
Read MoreUTTS #013 The Scottish Diaspora: A Worldwide Community
Scots have been emigrating since the 13th century. Some left as military mercenaries, others were forced from thelr land, and still others, most in fact, left to seek greater opportunities. In doing so, they established one of the largest diaspora communities in the world. Today Scots and those of Scottish descent can be found in almost every corner of the globe.
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