Scotland — a dream travel destination
A quick visitor's guide to Scotland — history, geography and what to see.
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Articles about Scottish culture, tartan and traditions — including Robert Burns' poems, Hogmanay, Burns Supper and the Tam o'shanter.
St Andrew's Day
Andresepäev — St Andrew's Day, 30 November — is Scotland's national day. The Saltire (the cross of St Andrew) is the Scottish national flag.
Read moreAuld Lang Syne — the story behind the song
It may not be an exaggeration to call this the best-known song in the world. Robert Burns shaped its modern form, but the roots reach back further.
Read moreAuld Lang Syne — "Scottish drinking song" (Estonian by E. Kumar)
E. Kumar's Estonian translation of Auld Lang Syne, with the closing ring-dance instructions for a ceilidh.
Read moreAuld Lang Syne — "Song of times long past" (Estonian)
Another Estonian-language rendition of Auld Lang Syne by Heldur Karmo, 1955.
Read moreAuld Lang Syne — "On küünlavalgus hell ja soe" (Estonian)
One of three Estonian-language versions of Auld Lang Syne, set to the Scottish folk tune.
Read moreThe almost-vanished Christmas tradition in Scotland
Why New Year matters more than Christmas in Scotland.
Read moreTam o'shanter — the traditional Scottish bonnet
The story of the flat woollen bonnet named after the hero of Burns's 1790 poem.
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