Posts Tagged ‘Sir Walter Scott’
Royal patron officially confirmed for Scottish society’s 200th birthday
A Scottish society which marks its bicentenary in 2020 has been given Royal approval. The Royal Celtic Society has announced that HRH the Princess Royal is to be the Society’s Patron for its 200th anniversary year in 2020. Founded in 1820 by Sir Walter Scott and a group of prominent Highland gentlemen, the Society will…
Read MoreCoat of Arms is presented to the Royal Celtic Society – after 197 years in existence
The Royal Celtic Society ended a wait of 197 years this month when it was finally presented with its own Coat of Arms. The society was founded in Edinburgh in 1820 and has a mission to promote and protect the language, literature, arts and music of Scotland. Although it has been part of the Scottish…
Read MoreRoyal Celtic Society members set to receive new Coat of Arms
The annual general meeting of the Royal Celtic Society is taking place in Edinburgh this Friday. For nearly 200 years, the Royal Celtic Society has been at the cutting edge of activity to support the language, literature, music and culture of the Highlands and Western Islands of Scotland. The society holds regular events for members,…
Read MoreThe National Wallace Monument celebrates Scotland’s heroines for International Woman’s Day on 8th March
Marking International Women’s Day, on 8th March, the National Wallace Monument in Stirling will present special live actor performances as part of its Scotland’s Heroines project. The project aims to introduce a female figurehead to the prestigious Hall of Heroes gallery, found on the second floor of the top tourist attraction in the heart of…
Read MoreWorld Book Day inspires a look at Scotland’s literary legends
From Rob Roy to Long John Silver, Peter Pan to Harry Potter, Scotland’s landscapes, history and passionate people have helped breathe life into some of the world’s best-loved literary heroes. Whether it’s hard-hitting crime novels, action-packed adventures or heart-soaring romances, the country further cemented its place in the literary history books in 2004 when Edinburgh…
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