February 11, 2012

National anthem of Scotland

Scotland flag

The Scottish Parliament has apparently been unable to decide on a national anthem for the country. Scottish athletes took matters into their own hands and voted to use Flower of Scotland as their anthem at the Commonwealth Games this year in New Delhi. The traditional rugby song will replace Scotland the Brave, which has been [...]

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Great Scot, I’m royal (not)?

Robert Bruce

This is a remarkable genealogical story. What I write here is based on facts as far I can establish them. If these facts are proven I can claim descent from Robert the Bruce, other Scottish kings, Henry II of England and even Fergus of Ireland and Scotland. I registered at www.ancestry.com.au this morning. I hit [...]

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