Tag: scottish
The Mysterious History of the Coronation Stone (The Stone of Destiny)
Ahead of the coronation of King Charles III, historian Dan Snow explores the fascinating and mysterious history of the Coronation Stone, also known as the Stone of Scone or the Stone of Destiny.
Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death
You might not think a crying, screaming ghost is a good thing, but you’d be wrong. The Irish banshee does predict death, but she also serves as a cathartic symbol and has a long history going all the way back to the 8th century.
Scottish Highland Cattle
The Highland is a Scottish breed of rustic beef cattle. It originated in the Scottish Highlands and the Western Islands of Scotland and has long horns and a long shaggy coat. It is a hardy breed, able to withstand the intemperate conditions in the region.
The Haunting Paintings of Ken Currie
In 1986, at the People’s Palace in Glasgow, Scotland, a local artist was commissioned to create a series of eight paintings for the domed ceiling on the top floor of the museum to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Calton Weavers Massacre of 1787.
Classic Scotch Eggs
How to make delicious Scotch eggs, step by step, simple instructions, from start to finish.
How To Make Scottish Tablet
Tablet is a medium-hard, sugary confection from Scotland. Tablet is usually made from sugar, condensed milk, and butter, which is boiled to a soft-ball stage and allowed to crystallize. It is often flavored with vanilla and sometimes has nut pieces in it.