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31 Dec, 2008

The Place To Be

Posted by: Caledonia In: Events

The city of Edinburgh is the place to be in Scotland if you are serious about bringing in the New Year in style. Over the years, it has evolved from a Hogmanay street party into a four day winter festival.

The festivities kicked off on 29 December with a torchlit procession of Vikings making their [...]

19 Dec, 2008

Lockerbie: Twenty Years On

Posted by: Caledonia In: History

On 21 December 1988, Pan Am Flight 103 exploded in the air and then crashed down into the small town of Lockerbie. All 259 passengers and crew were killed, as well as 11 people on the ground.
Twenty years on, a series of events will be held in both Scotland and America to remember those who [...]

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  • Lifecruiser: That is such a wonderful palace!!!! Wow!!!! I think it might be one of my absolute favorites so far of the ones you have presented for me during the y
  • Pauline Laing: Lovely post - I came across it looking for a nice photo of some shortbread! We went to Scone Palace a few years ago, and enjoyed the maze especiall
  • SwordMama: What a VERY interesting post! My brother's name is David Murray; my maiden name is Murray. So I'm wondering if my dad's side of the family came from

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