History, Tradition and Roots
Bagpipes, Braveheart and the bonnie banks of Loch Lomond. Think you know everything there is to know about Scotland's history, tradition and roots? Think again. . . .
"It is in the nature of great things: they are very often misunderstood." Sir Walter Scott was talking about his Waverley novels, but he could just as easily have been describing the country which inspired them: Scotland, a place where, for every dusty cliché, there is the opposing, exhilarating reality.
Every section here contains twists and surprises; click on the links to find rich, hidden seams of history unearthed and traditions explained, unravelled and updated, as we reveal the roots of a nation, roots which burrow down into history, stretching back almost a millennium. . . .
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March 2007
Voices of Scotland We offer a glimpse of some of the greatest Scottish poets – past and present.
February 2007
Preserving a Culture: Growing up on the Shetland Islands Ethel G. Hofman tells us the moving story of her Jewish parents move to Shetland many years ago.
February 2007
Scotland's legacy in Sri Lanka Geographically and culturally Scotland and Sri Lanka may seem to be far apart but the two countries have a fascinating shared history.
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