Some reasons to get active this month, The Highland Games, which are a must-see, and take place from May to September countrywide. There are all sorts of games to choose from with the popular Braemar show, which attracts 10,000 spectators watching games such as caber tossing, hammer throwing and a highland fling.
For more details look on the website www.shga.co.uk
Or you could join in Britain's Bike Week which has events ranging from beginners trails through the Cotwolds to endurance charity races. There will also be pop-up bike clinics offering free safety checks. This is running between 18th to the 26th June and you can find more details on the website www.bikeweek.org.uk
On the other hand if like me you love Wimbledon fortnight but have not been able to get tickets (advance tickets have sold out) then don't miss out completely. Search over 20,000 courts and tennis clubs at www.lta.org.uk
Showing posts with label Scotland. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scotland. Show all posts
Wednesday, 8 June 2011
Thursday, 2 June 2011
BRITISH SUMMER WEATHER...
Summer June and July
They are saying that the summer is expected to start on a drier than average note, with that theme continuing at least in the south of the country into July.
Temperatures across the first two months of summer are expected to be close to, or just above average - so potentially a good deal of dry and warm weather to be seen.
Fingers crossed...
In Scotland, there is no such thing as bad weather - only the wrong clothes.
Billy Connelly
They are saying that the summer is expected to start on a drier than average note, with that theme continuing at least in the south of the country into July.
Temperatures across the first two months of summer are expected to be close to, or just above average - so potentially a good deal of dry and warm weather to be seen.
Fingers crossed...
In Scotland, there is no such thing as bad weather - only the wrong clothes.
Billy Connelly
Tuesday, 28 December 2010
BRITISH NEW YEAR TRADITIONS....
With New Year upon us the weird things we do in Britain start with the way we let our new year in.
Putting coal on the outside doorstep, and singing aul lang syne will be part of some Britians New Years Eve celebrations.
For years and years we have had the piece of coal, gold and a dark haried member of the family to let the New Year in for good luck. To ensure good luck for the house, the first foot should be male dark and should bring symbolic coal, shortbread, black bun and whisky. This is a typical Hogmany Scottish tradition.
Putting coal on the outside doorstep, and singing aul lang syne will be part of some Britians New Years Eve celebrations.
For years and years we have had the piece of coal, gold and a dark haried member of the family to let the New Year in for good luck. To ensure good luck for the house, the first foot should be male dark and should bring symbolic coal, shortbread, black bun and whisky. This is a typical Hogmany Scottish tradition.
Thursday, 16 December 2010
SCOTLAND AND BRTISH MONEY...
Did you know that the use of the thistle a royal symbol of Scotland was on silver coins issued by James 111 in 1470.
Also, economist Adam Smith, who appears on Britain's most used banknote, the £20 note, is the first Scot to be depicted on a British banknote.
Also, economist Adam Smith, who appears on Britain's most used banknote, the £20 note, is the first Scot to be depicted on a British banknote.
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