Tag: scots
member name: Ishbel R.
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February 04, 2008 07:35 AM EST --
Traditionally, in the UK, the last Tuesday before Lent starts on Ash Wednesday is known as Shrove Tuesday or PANCAKE DAY. Often pancake races are held in various towns, villages and . . .
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January 02, 2008 04:23 AM EST --
This article appeared in a Scottish Sunday newspaper (Sunday Herald) a few years ago. When overseas visitors ask me what I would recommend they do not miss, I send them a copy of this . . .
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February 19, 2009 05:37 AM EST --
This is a updated version of an article I wrote last year all about the British custom of Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday. Next Tuesday will be Shrove Tuesday.
Traditionally in the UK, the . . .
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January 24, 2008 09:07 AM EST --
I usually make this into loaves, but can baked as rolls, too.
I kilo granary bread flour
50g butter
7g sachet of yeast
2 level teaspoons sugar
1.25 level teaspoon salt
550 . . .
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June 06, 2007 10:05 AM EDT --
One of my favourite bands is called Albannach. This youtube video shows them performing in the area between the Art Galleries on the junction between The Mound/Princes Street in Edinburgh. . . .
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June 20, 2007 09:09 AM EDT --
Dick Gaughan is one of my favourite Scottish musicians. Although born in Glasgow (I'll forgive him that!) - he grew up in Leith, the port town that is now part of Edinburgh - he is very proud . . .
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June 26, 2007 09:39 AM EDT --
The TS's are another of my favourite Scottish bands. The lead singer is the brother of Eddi Reader who has released many great albums (including when she was a member of Fairground Attraction). . . .
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August 09, 2007 07:47 AM EDT --
Continuing with an occasional series of articles on Scottish music, here's some info on Runrig, another favourite of mine.
Runrig started in 1973. They are hard to define, but can probably be described . . .
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November 14, 2007 11:19 AM EST --
The punny article title says it all. The Red Hot Chili Pipers are certainly worth a listen if you enjoy non-traditional pipe band music.
This is a clip of their appearance on a UK TV show. . . .
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November 15, 2007 10:11 AM EST --
BBC Scotland are running a great series on Scottish folk music, old and new. Some of the music is well worth a listen - including Eddie Reader singing Robert Burns' Ae Fond Kiss .
Here's the . . .
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December 21, 2007 06:00 AM EST --
This is my family recipe, but some families choose to use beef in their recipes. Traditionally it called for mutton, but that is very fatty and no longer widely available in Scotland . . .
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January 08, 2008 10:26 AM EST --
Affectionately known as The Saltire, the flag is a white diagonal cross on a bright blue background. The St Andrew's cross (as it is known) is used as a mark of respect to St Andrew, Scotland's . . .
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January 22, 2008 09:52 AM EST --
This is a fish soup, and is made with smoked fish.
The name originates from Cullen, a village in Morayshire where it originated. 'Skink' is a beef stew made from the shin . . .
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January 24, 2008 08:57 AM EST --
(Not quite vegetarian, though as it uses pancetta!)
I often make this when I'm alone for lunch - although this makes 2 of my sized servings! If I want it to be a little more . . .
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January 24, 2008 05:51 PM EST --
Skirlie is a type of stuffing (used in the old Scots dish of Howtowdie, a chicken stuffed with skirlie) and is traditionally served with roast meats like roast beef, chicken or lamb.
4 oz oatmeal (not . . .
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January 25, 2008 04:18 AM EST --
Howtowdie is the old Scots language name for skirlie stuffed chicken, which was served on a bed of spinach with 'drappit eggs' (poached eggs) on top. Nowadays, the eggs are usually omitted . . .
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January 30, 2008 11:31 AM EST --
Brambles are what we in Scotland call blackberries - and this is a tart that I learned to make at a cookery course held at Nick Nairn's place at the Lake of Menteith. He's one of my . . .
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March 10, 2008 10:10 AM EDT --
It is said that this dish was invented by members of a Scottish regiment stationed in India during the days of the Raj. It used to be served as a weekend breakfast dish, now more commonly as a supper . . .
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August 02, 2007 09:11 AM EDT --
Every year, the city of Glasgow, on Scotland's west coast, acts as host to pipers, drummers, highland dancers and drum majors from all over the globe, not just Scotland. The 'Worlds' . . .
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October 02, 2007 06:33 AM EDT --
The Scots Fiddle Festival will be held at the Assembly Rooms, Edinburgh 16-18 November 2007.
This is a great Festival - it's been going since the mid-90s and grows each year. There are lots . . .
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