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Kirkin' O' the Tartans

Greenwood Commonwealth 27 Feb 2021
First Presbyterian Church will celebrate its denomination’s Scottish heritage with its 22nd annual Kirkin’ O’ the Tartans celebration Sunday morning, March 7 ...Kirk” is the Scottish word for “church,” and tartans, which have distinctive plaid patterns, are used to represent specific Scottish clans, regions or regiments.
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5 streets in Russia named after famous Brits

Beijing News 26 Feb 2021
We picked the most interesting streets in Russian cities that have British history. 1 ... Russia, Moscow ... Bryusov Lane in Moscow takes its name from the estate that once belonged to Yakov (James) Bruce (1732-1791), a Russian general of Scottish descent (Clan Bruce) ... 3 ... Charles Gascoigne (1738-1806) was born in England and came from noble Scottish ancestry.
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Conservatives have nothing to fear in the race debate

The Times/The Sunday Times 16 Feb 2021
‘Macpherson came with another important qualification — he was self-evidently a fully paid-up member of the British Establishment (Scottish division).
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With ‘Men in Kilts,’ two ‘Outlander’ stars espouse Scottish independence. Gently

The Los Angeles Times 14 Feb 2021
“I was looking to develop something around Scottish highlanders and the clans and tartans,” says Heughan, who started discussions with McTavish, his costar in “OutlanderSeasons 1, 2 and 5, in early 2019, while both were in Los Angeles ... 1, and Scottish independence ... But actually Scottish nationalism is slightly different.
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Men In Kilts: Exclusive interview with Graham McTavish on the grandeur of Scotland

m&c; 12 Feb 2021
The new series follows the pair, both Scottish to the core, as they hit the road and travel in their own land. The half-hour, eight-episode series is a send-up of Scottish history and culture as Heughan and McTavish revel in their adventures, eating, drinking and traversing across their country, rich with a complex heritage.
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The hills of home: Actors explore their Scottish heritage in ‘Men in Kilts’

Albuquerque Journal 11 Feb 2021
The “Outlander” co-stars reunite for an epic adventure, exploring their heritage and meeting an incredible collection of people who truly showcase what it means to be Scottish ... Sam Heughan, left, and Graham McTavish participate in Scottish sports in the series ... The second episode finds the pair experiencing historic Scottish games.
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Fall in Love With ‘Men in Kilts” This Valentine's Day

NBCBayArea 11 Feb 2021
What to Know ... They are teaming up in “Men in Kilts. A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham” on the Starz network ... A bottle of Scotch would pair perfectly with these two self described “yin and yang” friends travel through Scotland tasting unique cuisine, exploring castles, diving into the history of the Scottish Clans, the Battle of Culloden and more ... .
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Beavers return to Dorset for the first time in 400 years as male and female ...

The Daily Mail 11 Feb 2021
Beavers have been reintroduced to Dorset for the first time in 400 years, a wildlife trust has revealed. A pair of adult male and female beavers were introduced into an enclosure in the west of Dorset on Monday ... A Eurasian beaver swimming to its den with a branch in its mouth (file image) ... Scottish clan chief plans to rewild his Isle of Skye estate...
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‘Outlander’ stars Sam Heughan and Graham McTavish take a road trip

New York Post 09 Feb 2021
More On.. sam heughan. Céline Dion to star in a new romance film featuring her music. ‘Outlander’ star Sam Heughan says he’s hurt by bullying and death threats ... Great Scots! ... Feb. 14 at 9 p.m. on Starz ... “I had an idea about 30 years ago actually that I’d written down called ‘Clanlands’ about Scottish history and the clans,” he says.
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Some new clues about Mom's Scottish roots

Kingsport Times-News 07 Feb 2021
He read my column last week about Mom’s DNA test showing more than 40% Scottish roots, which was higher than we’d anticipated ... As I was doing so, Kenny commented I am eat up with Scottish ... Mann said Scottish Johnson ancestry would make me a member of Clan Gunn, one of the founding families of the Grandfather Mountain Highland Games.
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Former three-sport athlete at WHS helping and counseling others during tough times: Tom Stewart has ...

Daily Times Chronicle 06 Feb 2021
I called him to tell him the Stewart twins were born and my wife chose Scottish names-Skye MacKenzie and Cameron MacLeod Stewart ... All three are primarily of Scottish descent ... We have many relatives all over North America and are a modern day Scottish Clan as we gathered for every conceivable life event over the years.
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Men In Kilts: All we know about Outlander stars Sam Heughan and Graham Mctavish’s travel series

Metro UK 18 Jan 2021
‘The half-hour, eight-episode series offers the duo’s one-of-a-kind perspective on everything from Scottish clans and the Battle of Culloden to whisky tasting and folk dancing, with Sam and Graham’s witty banter and hijinks leading the way ... Oh, and they’ll also visit notable sites like Glencoe – the site of a great massacre and major clan feud.
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On Tap this weekend: A carnival, a cruise-in, Arbor Day celebrations and more

Leesburg Daily Commercial 14 Jan 2021
In Leesburg, the carnival is coming to town at the Lake Square Mall, while Mount Dora will host its annual Scottish Highland Festival ... with their annual Scottish Highland Festival. Enjoy bagpipers, Highland athletics, Celtic music, dancing, Scottish reenactment camps, society and heritage clan village, shortbread contest and more.
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