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Michaelmas Day - Clans on Broadway
Michaelmas Day- Sept. 29th
Michaelmas Day is the Day of St. Michael and All the Angels. Michael is one of the main angelic warriors, protector of the night, and the giver of cosmic intelligence. He is the patron saint of the sea, ships, and horses.
Old Michaelmas Day falls on October 10th and legend has it [...]
Clans on Broadway - St. Patrick, the Patron Saint of Ireland
St. Patrick - Patron Saint of Ireland
St. Patrick was born in Scotland in 387 AD, and passed away March 17, 461.
At the age of 16, Patrick was captured by Naill of the Nine Hostages and was taken to Ireland where he was sold as a slave. His job was to be a shepard. While [...]
Clans on Broadway - Rabbie Burns Day
Scotland’s Favorite Son
“The Ploughman Poet”, Robert Burns was born on Jan. 25, 1759. He was a poet and lyricist who inspired many. His birthday is celebrated as an unofficial national holiday in Scotland.
Born in Alloway, South Ayrshire, Scotland, “The Bard” lived a hard life of poverty. Educated by his father, Burns was the [...]
Clans on Broadway - The Battle of Culloden
The Battle of Culloden
The final clash of the Jacobites and Hanoverians on April 16, 1746 was the last land battle to be fought on mainland Britain. The Jacobites, led by Bonnie Prince Charlie, believed that his father had a claim to the throne. The Hanoverian army was led by the Duke of Cumberland, son [...]
Kinnaird Bagpipes - Kirkin’ o’ The Tartan
April 2007
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Kirkin’ o’ the Tartan After the Battle of Culloden on April 16, 1746, the English Parliament banned wearing tartan, speaking Gaelic, Scottish music, dancing, or playing the pipes. Any person caught doing anything of these could be shot on sight, arrested, or exiled to the colonies. This ban lasted for 36 years.
Legend [...]
Whisky Smuggling - Kinnaird Bagpipes
October 2007
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Whisky Smuggling
Despite its criminal aspect, whisky smuggling was seen as an honorable career in the late 18th and early 19th century. These smugglers had to be sly and creative in order to produce a small income and provide for the ever thirsty enthusiasts.
Many of the Scots living in these regions were [...]