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As summer slips into fall, a classic Scottish Beef Stew is sure to keep the kitchen cozy.Ingredients2 tbsp olive oilAll-purpose flour, for dredging1kg well-marbled beef chuck, cut into 4cm pieces2 tbsp unsalted butter2 medium onions, cut into 1cm dice2 carrots, cut into 1cm dice2 celery sticks, cut into 1cm dice170g swede/turnip, peeled and cut into 1cm dice2 tbsp redcurrant jelly500ml red wine500ml beef stock2 sprigs of thyme1 clove of garlic, smashed1 bay leafInstructionsIn a large casserole dish, heat a tablespoon of the olive oil until shimmering.Spread the flour in a shallow bowl. Season the beef with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour; shake off any excess. Add half of the meat to the casserole and cook over a moderately high heat until browned on the bottom, about three minutes …

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Prize-winning bands play off the field at the World Pipe Band Championships at Glasgow Green, Saturday August 13th 2016. The bands in order of appearance are:Field Marshal Montgomery - Grade 1 World ChampionsVale of Atholl - 6th Grade 3APipes & Drums of the Police Service of Northern Ireland - 2nd & Best Drum Corps Grade 2, Champion of Champions Grade 2ScottishPower - 5th Grade 1St Laurence O'Toole - 3rd & Best Drum Corps Grade 1Worcester Kiltie (USA) - Grade 3A World Champions & Best Drum CorpsAughintober - 2nd Grade 3A, Champion of Champions Grade 3A & DrummingClontibret - 2nd Grade 4B

Classically trained, and raised in an area where Cape Breton fiddle music fills the air, Shannon Quinn found herself irresistibly drawn to the Irish fiddling tradition of her ancestors.“I have been playing the fiddle for 20 years,” says Shannon Quinn, who was born and bred in Halifax, Nova Scotia. “I started off with classical violin at age six and then, although I did study classical violin at university, I fell in love with the Irish fiddle around the age of nine and never looked back,”Thanks to her father, musician Tony Quinn, with whom she still performs as a Celtic folk duo, she had a steady stream of singers and musicians coming through the doors through her youth.“My grandparents are all from Ireland, and I think I felt a strong connection to my heritage when I was younger. I still …

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Wi’ the turn o’ the year, noo January’s hereAn’ I’m lookin’ forward tae ma haggis;I havenae long tae wait‘Til the meal is on ma plate,An’ I’m sippin’ single malt wi’ ma haggis!O the 25th’s the day, an’ it’s comin’ as it mayWhen man tae man will brithers be for a’ thisAn’ wi’ kail an’ neaps tae spareWe’ll let everybody shareWhen we bring on the whisky an’ the haggis!Tae the memory o’ Burns we will gi’e the toasts in turnsAfter we’ve addressed the sonsie haggis;But first we’ll hae the saumunAn’ cockaleek’ an’ a’ man,Then it’s time for the whisky an’ the haggis.O the 25th’s the day, an’ it’s comin’ as it mayWhen man tae man will brithers be for a’ thisAn’ wi’ kail an’ neaps tae spareWe’ll let everybody shareWhen we bring on the whisky an’ the haggis!The nicht draws tae a closeAn’ hame the com …

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We offer the most comprehensive range of tartan available from world's finest weavers. Available in Hundreds of tartansWool Tartan is available in the following weights16oz (Heavy Weight)13oz (Medium Weight)10oz (Light Weight)8oz (Spring Weight)Pricing is determined by:Fabric WeightType of FabricPopularity of the tartan – most popular being the less expensiveMinimum Purchase1 Yard8 Yards for custom weavingOrder a swatch – if you are matching colours, you may want to order a swatchTartan ColoursAncient and Old tartans have paler more moderate hues which reflects the time when vegetable dyes were widely used in Scotland.Weathered Tartans are in soft muted colours representing exposure to the elements.Dress tartans usually have a lot of white in the sett and are normally used for formal occa …

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Highland Wear ExplainedDepending on the outfit you chose there can be up to 25 separate items in a highland outfit. Highland outfits can be a once in a lifetime purchase therefore it is important the choices you make are based upon expert information coupled with the standards of quality that exceed the very best. The Scottish Lion has been working with the finest manufacturing companies in Scotland and the very best in traditional and modern highlandwear for over 30 years and are proud to have served thousands of customers during that time. See each section below for an understanding of all of the pieces we offer as part of our Highland Wear collection.Kilt Outfit PackagesPurchase the entire kilt outfit for your wedding or other special event. See website for details as special offers w …

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