What is the meaning behind Robert Burns's Auld Lang Syne?
2024年12月2日 · The Robert Burns poem was written in 1788 and while the original text was written in Scots, the English version is widely recited. Despite its prominence, many may be curious to learn more about the meaning behind the poem and the …
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Celtic Connections launches programme for 2025 as headliners …
2024年10月15日 · (Image: Kris Kesiak) He said: “We are incredibly proud of Celtic Connections’ place as an ecosystem for new music and art. In 2025 we are bringing together international icons with emerging acts to create career-defining performances and never-seen-before collaborations, not to mention great nights out for our audiences.
Song lampooning Keir Starmer over winter fuel cuts hits number one
2024年12月16日 · The song Freezing This Christmas – by the artist “Sir Starmer and the Granny Harmers” – hit the top of the Official Big Top 40 chart on December 15.. The song uses the tune of the 1974 Mud classic Lonely This Christmas, which also topped the charts at number one when it was first released.
Scottish islands named among the world's best places to visit
2024年12月12日 · The Rough Guides' 25 best places to travel ranking features locations around the globe, including Cinque Terre in Italy and Senegal in West Africa.
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General Election petition gathers over one million signatures
2024年11月24日 · A mere 143 days since Labour won the General Election on July 4, the party is facing criticism for policies such as the axing of the Winter Fuel Payment and a new inheritance tax for farmers, which culminated in a protest in Westminster this week.. The petition, created by Michael Westwood on October 31 – just one day after the Budget was delivered – calls for there to be “another ...
Scotland reacts to Donald Trump's US election victory
2024年11月6日 · "If you fail to motivate your base, worse, give them reasons not to come out for you (Gaza, no progressive vision for economy, etc) don't act surprised if that's not a winning strategy.". SNP MP Pete Wishart said about the result: "It's difficult to try and assess what has led to this but it is bad. The worst possible result at the worst possible time."
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Loch Ness monster pictures 'most compelling evidence yet' - The …
2024年3月19日 · The images were originally taken by Chie Kelly in 2018 while on holiday with her family, walking on the banks of Loch Ness. Kelly and her husband Scott said they were shocked to see something odd surfacing in the water and, quickly grabbing her professional camera, Kelly captured over 70 rapid-fire photos of the event using the camera’s "sports mode".