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A Weekend of Scottish-ness in St. Louis
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There are three big Scottish celebrations in St. Louis, the weekend of January 25, plus a visit from the British Government. Robert Burns, Scotland’s national poet and the author of Auld Lang Syne, is celebrated each year by Scots around the world on Burns Night. It’s a night of kilts, haggis, scotch, toasts, speeches,…
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Putting Edinburgh tech scene on the World map
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We all take where we live for granted. I recall living 32 miles from London, and really not thinking that much about it. Or visiting Edinburgh, as I did every year for our annual “escape the clutches of the English” holiday, and walking past historic monuments and buildings without even a second glance. Now…
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The Immortal Memory – A Tribute to Scotland & Robert Burns
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Every January 25, or a date nearby, Scots the world over gather together and raise their glasses to Robert Burns, or as he is known in Scotland, Rabbie Burns. It is a night of bagpipes, haggis, fine meals, fine Scotch, and speeches. And the highlight, hopefully, of the evening, is the Immortal Memory. The…
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Increasing Number of Americans Visiting Scotland
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Figures released by Scotland’s Office for National Statistics show a 32% increase in US visitors to Scotland. You can read more over at STV News. And in other news, Scotland has been voted one of the friendliest countries in the world, and the friendliest country in Europe. Read more at Visit Scotland.
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Segue: Talking About the Scottish Referendum on WSIE
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On September 19, the day after the Referendum in Scotland, I had the honor of discussing the historic vote on WSIE, along with a panel of international academics.
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The Scottish Takeover of St. Louis
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The 12th Annual St. Louis Scottish Games takes place this Friday and Saturday. This year will feature highland athletics, bagpipes, folk music, food, drink, crafts, goods, highland dancing, kids activities, sheepdog trials, sword fighting, birds of prey and much more. It’s a great time to enjoy traditional Scotland in the middle of St. Louis. The…
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Dot Scot Public Launch Is Tomorrow!
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Dot Scot (or .Scot) becomes available as a public domain tomorrow, September 23. As a .Scot Pioneer, I encourage you to declare your Scottish internet freedom and register a .Scot for your web presence. You can register over at Calico.Scot or one of the many other approved registrars for Scotland’s own domain name listed…
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Talking Scotland in St. Louis
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During the lead up to the Independence Referendum in Scotland, I was honored to have the opportunity to chat on radio and TV about my home country of Scotland, and the dynamics involved in the referendum debate. For your viewing and listening pleasure, here are just a few. Will Scotland End It’s 300 Year…
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Watching Scottish Democracy in Action
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Scots around the world, otherwise known as the Scottish Diaspora, are watching happenings in the old country with great interest. This Thursday, an estimated 97% of eligible voters will go to the polls and answer a simple question, “Should Scotland be an independent country?” And, while most of us overseas cannot vote, we can…
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A Scottish Diplomatic Visit to St. Louis
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This past weekend, St. Louis was honored to host Donnie Jack, the Scottish Government’s senior diplomat in the Americas, during a diplomatic visit. Tours were made of local tech and startup companies, speeches were given, media was conversed with, and introductions were made. The purpose? Promoting Scotland as a great place to do business,…