Clare Campbell, founder of Prickly Thistle, has a passion for all things Scotland and tartan. It's a passion she hopes to share globally with each bespoke tartan she designs.
Read MoreUTTS #040 Touring Scotland by Bicycle
If ever there was a land sculpted for scenic touring it is Scotland. The question is not what to see, but how best to see it. One man, Colin Baird believes the answer is, the bicycle.
Read MoreUTTS #039 Scottish Castles: The Hunt for History
Scotland is populated with thousands of castles, some completely restored and others mere ruins. David Weinczok is a freelance heritage professional fascinated by the history and heritage to be found among these stone walls. He is known on Social media as The Castle Hunter and he shares some of his vast knowledge about Scotland's castles.
Read MoreUTTS #038 The Tartan Witch: A Children's Tale in Two Languages
"The Tartan Witch" is a delightful wee cultural children's story told in both English and Scots languages. Author Greta Yorke hopes the book will be adapted by Education Scotland as an official teaching aid for promoting the Scots language as directed by the Scottish government's "Scots Language Policy" of 2015.
Read MoreUTTS #037 2017: Scotland's Year of History, Heritage, and Archaeology
Each year, Scotland’s national tourism organization, visit Scotland, and the Scottish Government put forth a promotional theme, aimed at driving tourism to and throughout Scotland while featuring specific sectors of Scottish industry, culture, history, etc. For 2017 that theme is "History, Heritage, and Archaeology." #HHA2017
Read MoreUTTS #036 Between Daylight and Hell: Scots Who Stained American History
Numerous volumes have been written extolling the virtues of the Scots and Scots-Irish who helped to shape the United States. Scottish journalist and now author Iain Lundy has taken a different direction, peering into the seedier side of history to uncover a rogue's gallery of Scots who left a stain on American history.
Read MoreUTTS #035 Jed Marum: American Celtic Balladeer
Jed Marum, an accomplished singer, songwriter, storyteller, and musician has his feet firmly grounded in the worlds of American Folk and Celtic Music. His music reflects a blend of these two styles and he shares his insights into the influence of Celtic music across many genres of American music.
Read MoreUTTS #034 Loch Ness Water: Genuine Drinkable Water
Loch Ness Water is the first drinkable bottled water sourced from Scotland's world famous loch. Offered in both still and sparkling, the young company is making strong inroads into the tourist and whisky trades, as well as the restaurant and hotel segments of Scotland's vibrant food and drink industry.
Read MoreUTTS #033 The North Coast 500
Dubbed "Scotland's Route 66" the North Coast 500 is the most successful tourism initiative in recent years and is being called an ultimate Scottish experience.
Read MoreUTTS #032 Dougie MacLean: Songs of Scotland II
Perthshire Amber: The Dougie MacLean Music Festival is a 4-day annual festival of concerts, open mics, nature walks, and much more hosted by Scottish singer / songwriter Dougie MacLean in appreciation for the part of Scotland that is his home and his inspiration.
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