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Sainte-Sophie: Tracing Scottish Roots in Quebec

MAJA — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:07:04 +0000

Sometimes, the stories we publish on Scotiana begin long before the writing itself. A few days ago, I was speaking with our webmaster, Jean Liboiron, someone I’ve had the pleasure of working with since 2014. We were reflecting on one of Scotiana’s popular articles, about the once smallest village in Canada, New Glasgow. That story, rooted in local history and … Continue reading →

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The route of sacred sites in Scotland: The Isle of Iona…

MAJA — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:32:27 +0000

Discover the Isle of Iona, one of Scotland’s most spiritual and beautiful islands, where ancient history, sacred sites, and stunning Hebridean landscapes come together in a place of pilgrimage and reflection.

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Sir Walter Scott’s Tartan Revival

MAJA — Sun, 01 Mar 2026 01:28:09 +0000

Sir Walter Scott played a key role in Scotland’s tartan revival, helping to turn tartan into a powerful national symbol during King George IV’s historic visit to Edinburgh in 1822.

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Glasgow: the legendary John Smith & Son Bookshop …

MAJA — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 13:46:35 +0000

Discover the story of John Smith & Son, Glasgow’s legendary bookshop, and its lasting place in the city’s literary and cultural history.

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A Cold Plunge, a Warm Heart: Hogmanay Wishes Inspired by the Loony Dook

MAJA — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:58:16 +0000

Celebrate Hogmanay with the spirit of the Loony Dook, Scotland’s chilly New Year’s Day plunge that brings warmth, laughter, and community to the winter festivities.

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The Best of R.B. Cunninghame Graham’s “Scottish Sketches”

MAJA — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 01:07:57 +0000

Explore the best of R.B. Cunninghame Graham’s Scottish Sketches, a vivid body of work that captures Scotland’s landscapes, people, traditions, and social life in rich literary detail.

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From Loch Croispol to Nova Scotia’s Gaelic Shores

MAJA — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 00:17:19 +0000

Follow the journey from Loch Croispol to Nova Scotia’s Gaelic shores, exploring the enduring connections between Scotland’s Highlands and the Gaelic communities of Canada.

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The route of sacred sites in Scotland: Inchmahome Priory…

MAJA — Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:58:24 +0000

Inchmahome Priory, a serene 13th-century Augustinian priory on an island in Lake of Menteith, part of Scotland’s route of sacred sites with its rich history and royal connections.

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Findhorn’s Canadian Heart: From Guelph to Moray, with Love

MAJA — Sun, 31 Aug 2025 12:44:31 +0000

The Canadian heart of Findhorn, tracing heartfelt connections from Guelph, Ontario, to the Moray Firth community in Scotland, blending transatlantic stories of heritage and belonging.

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Discover the finest corners of Scotland: St Mary’s Loch…

MAJA — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 21:30:30 +0000

Nestled in the Scottish Borders, St Mary's Loch captivates with its serene waters, historic ties to William Wallace and literary icons like Sir Walter Scott, and endless trails for hiking and watersports

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Scotland’s Mythical Unicorn on Postage Stamps

MAJA — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 01:06:39 +0000

The enchanting story of Scotland's mythical unicorn featured on postage stamps, from its royal symbolism to stunning philatelic designs celebrating Celtic heritage.

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From a mysterious ring to a Pictish Stone in Cromarty…

MAJA — Sat, 31 May 2025 21:29:48 +0000

Uncover the intrigue of a mysterious ring discovery leading to Cromarty's ancient Pictish stone, blending Pictish symbolism, local legends, and Highland history in the Black Isle region.

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The Bethune Legacy Across Scotland, France, and Canada

MAJA — Thu, 01 May 2025 00:27:05 +0000

Explore the Bethune family's enduring legacy across Fife, from Balfour Castle's medieval towers to their ties with Mary Queen of Scots and the whisky world, tracing noble roots and historic sites.

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Discover the Magic of Orkney with George Mackay Brown…

MAJA — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 22:12:47 +0000

Journey through Orkney's timeless landscapes and folklore with George Mackay Brown, Orkney's beloved poet and storyteller whose works capture the islands' Norse heritage, Viking echoes, and mystical spirit.

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Samuel de Champlain: The French Explorer with Scottish Ties

MAJA — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:29:13 +0000

Samuel de Champlain, the famed French explorer and founder of Quebec, reveals surprising Scottish roots through his mother's lineage tied to the Frasers of Murihead, blending transatlantic history and Highland heritage.

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