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Helmut Watterott
Helmut Watterott, tourguide, photographer and Whisky lover :-)
Thursday, 20 May 2021 11:37
It is NOT a claymore
The name Claymore is always associated with the huge long Scottish battle sword when in fact that is not the case.
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Thursday, 20 May 2021 11:33
Scottish Gaelic terminologies in Scottish place names
Scottish Gaelic terminologies in Scottish place names. Please note some of these terms are old and some are even influenced by the Norse
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Thursday, 20 May 2021 11:22
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Monument at Stirling Castle
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Monument at Stirling Castle
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Thursday, 20 May 2021 11:18
The origins of the term 'sideburns' No it is not due to General Ambrose Burnside
The origins of the term 'sideburns' No it is not due to General Ambrose Burnside. This seems to be a myth due to his name but the sideburns actually had a practical reason for soldiers who used flintlock amrs.
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Thursday, 20 May 2021 11:14
Greenock Cut Walk start to finish
Greenock Cut walk from start to finish. This is an easy but long walk along the aquaduct built in 1825 to supply water to Greenock industries.
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Thursday, 20 May 2021 11:11
The Battle of Bannockburn
Bannockburn visitor Centre and a quick overview of the Battle where Robert the Bruce won the decisive battle against English forces and securing the road to Scottish Independence in 1314.
23 and 24 June 1314
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Thursday, 20 May 2021 11:07
Typhoon fighter at Largs Viking Festival 2012
Typhoon Jet Fighter display at the Largs Viking Festival many years ago
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Thursday, 20 May 2021 11:04
Photoreel of Scotland - Photos taken while on tour in Scotland
Photos taken while on tour in Scotland
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Thursday, 20 May 2021 10:59
The Salochy Trail on Loch Lomond Shores
Taking a hike up to Dùn Maoil on the Salochy Trail on Loch Lomond.
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Thursday, 20 May 2021 10:53
Everyone can and should wear a kilt
Wear a kilt, but leave your underwear at home!
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It is NOT a claymore
The name Claymore is always associated with the huge long Scottish battle sword when in fact that is not the case. -
Scottish Gaelic terminologies in Scottish place names
Scottish Gaelic terminologies in Scottish place names. Please note some of these terms are old and some are even influenced by the Norse