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Support Scotland’s Veterans!
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The connections between Scotland and America run deep, and have been forged in blood many times as our soldiers have fought and died side-by-side in the fight for freedom. Today, Veteran’s Day in the US and Poppy Day in the UK, please consider making a small donation to Scotland’s veterans, Scotland’s heroes. I already…
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Remember to Thank a Veteran on Nov. 11
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Remember to Thank a Veteran on Nov. 11 I have never served in the military. But Nov. 11 is still a very special day to me. In the U.S. it is called Veteran’s Day, in the U.K. and other places it is known as Armistice Day or Remembrance Day. As a father of four,…
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With Pipes A-ringing and Kilts A-swinging!
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By Dr. Jim McLaren, SLSG Chairman. Photos by Janey Brewen. Late September brought another exciting and enjoyable Scottish Games in Forest Park, our 10th annual. The crowd was even larger than last year, and attendees were treated to a host of super events. Ed Miller (best folk revival performer in U.S.), John Taylor (one…
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Building Bridges Between Nations
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Any day you get to spend in the company of heroes is a good day. Back in March, I had the honor of spending time with heroes from 48 nations. The Naval Command College was launched by the US Navy in 1953, with a vision is to foster knowledge, friendship, and cooperation among navies…
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St. Louis Diamond Jubilee Celebration Huge Success, Raises Funds for Charity; Buckingham Palace Takes Note
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2012 marks 60 years on the throne for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, and St. Louis celebrated this landmark occasion for the worldwide British community with The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Lunch at the London Tea Room. The event was attended by more than 200 people, and raised more than $1,300 in support of the fight…
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Local STL TV Celeb Trained as British Town Crier
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Back when we threw a big party in downtown St. Louis to celebrate Her Majesty’s 60 years on the throne, we had a wee bit of fun with Tim Ezell, a local TV celebrity who is always so much fun to be on air with. Enjoy! And, here’s an earlier blog post with all…
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Hosting Scotland. Growing Students.
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This summer, I hosted two Scottish interns, here in St. Louis, USA. You can follow their experiences here, and read my thoughts on the entire Saltire Foundation program here.
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Today’s London on Your Fiction Reading List
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It’s always a good experience when your fiction reading ties so nicely into what is going on in today’s world. Which is why I recommend you pick up a copy of Dancing Priest by Glynn Young. Dancing Priest combines Olympic cycling, British royalty, the Church of England (which is led by Queen Elizabeth II),…
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As Olympic Fever Winds Down, Now What?
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The year was 1984 and I was in Britain watching the Los Angeles Olympic Games and enjoying every moment. Back then, all us kids, inspired by the likes of Carl Lewis and Sebastian Coe, held our own Olympics down at the local track. Now, 28 years later, I’m in America watching the London Olympic…
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Disney/Pixar’s BRAVE: As a Scotsman and a Parent…
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This past week or so have been quite entertaining around the Sutherland household as impressions of the various characters in the new Disney/Pixar movie BRAVE, which opens today across the US, have been common occurrences. My favorite, to the entertainment of my children, has been when Fergus imitates Merida. Let’s just say, my impersonation…