2021 Clan Macneil Gathering
Thigibh aon agus gach aon (Come one Come all)! All Macneils are welcome to join us for the 2021 Clan […]
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CMAA Business, Highland Games, TravelReaching Out to Our Scottish Community
During this unprecedented time, we are very anxious of what is happening across the globe. With Scottish events being heavily
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CMAA Business, Heritage
Bagpipes: Scotland’s Voice on the Wind
More Than a Musical Instrument When people hear bagpipes, they know exactly where they are in the world. No other
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Culture
Scotch Whisky: The Water of Life
Uisge Beatha The Scots called it uisge beatha, from the Latin aqua vitae: water of life. The anglicized version of
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Culture
Clan Macneil Gathering – Save the Date!
Thig aon thig a h-uile càil (Come one Come all) All Macneils are welcome to join us for the Clan Gathering on the Isle of Barra! Save the Date!
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CMAA Business, Heritage, Travel
Scottish Drumming: The Heartbeat of the Pipe Band
The Sound Behind the Sound When a pipe band marches past, most people hear the pipes first. But listen more
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Culture
Highland Dance: Strength, Grace, and Scottish Tradition
Dance as a Scottish Art Form Highland dancing is one of those Scottish traditions that surprises people the first time
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Culture
The Scottish Fiddle: Energy, History, and Regional Soul
The Fiddle and the Scottish Soul Ask a Scot what instrument defines their musical tradition and you might expect to
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Culture
Scottish Weapons and Warfare: The Arms of Clan MacNeil
A Warrior Tradition Scotland’s history was shaped by conflict, and the weapons its people carried were not simply tools of
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Culture, Heritage
Gaelic in America: Where Scotland’s Language Survived
A Language That Crossed the Ocean When the Highland Scots left for North America in the 18th and 19th centuries,
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Culture
The Clarsach: Scotland’s Ancient Harp
The Harp Most People Don’t Know Scotland Has Ask most people to name a Scottish instrument and you will hear
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Culture
Off the Beaten Path Attractions – Part 2
Yes, you are mostly like to go to the Royal Mile (I am 98% sure) while in Edinburgh to shop
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TravelOff the Beaten Path, Part 1
Did I peak your interest in the “Off-the Beaten” attractions/path from my last blog. Keep in mind if you have
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Travel
Maximize A Short Visit to UK! (part 2 of 2)
We pick up with Paige’s family in Edinburgh for 2 ½ days, where they can actually walk to most of
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Travel
Maximize A Short Visit to the UK!
My friend, Paige, has decided to take her family of four to England and Scotland in May 2019 (just the
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Travel