Used as Lallybroch (also known as Broch Tuarach), Midhope Castle is a 16th-century tower house located in Abercorn, just west of South Queensferry, on the Hopetoun estate. … With Lallybroch being an important part of the Outlander story, much use is made of Midhope Castle. Can you go in MidhopeRead More →
A gold hunter claims to have discovered the UK’s largest gold nugget in a Scottish river. The lump of pure gold, which weighs 121.3g (4.2 oz), was unearthed in a mystery location in May this year. The two pieces form a doughnut shape and could be worth £80,000. Do youRead More →
also heehaw, attested by 1815 (as Hiu Haw), probably imitative of sound of donkey’s bray (compare French hinham). As “a loud laugh” from 1843. What does Hee mean in English? (onomatopoeia) An expression of laughter. interjection. What does Awww mean? New Word Suggestion. cute or sweet. interjection, mostly used byRead More →
Scotland’s capital Edinburgh, just 55 miles away, is closer than the nearest English city. London lies some 340 miles to the south. Where do the Scottish Borders start? Scotts View The Scottish Borders, which is also referred to simply as the Borders, stretches from the Pentland, Moorfoot and Lammermuir HillsRead More →
Part 36 offers can be made at any time up to the time of judgment, and even before court proceedings are issued. Can you counter-offer a Part 36 offer? A Part 36 offer remains open until withdrawn. Even if the offeree rejects the offer, or makes a counter-offer, this doesRead More →
Where do leprechaun’s live? The Leprechaun can only be found in Ireland, in rural areas away from the general population. Burrowed deep in underground caves with entrances hidden as rabbit holes or found in a hollow trunk of a Fairy tree they find safety away from humans who seek toRead More →
A burgh /ˈbʌrə/ is an autonomous municipal corporation in Scotland and Northern England, usually a city, town, or toun in Scots. This type of administrative division existed from the 12th century, when King David I created the first royal burghs. Is Stirling a royal burgh? One of the principal royalRead More →
Exams have been cancelled for the second year in a row in Scotland because of Covid. Guidance has been released for teachers on how assessments should work, although this may change. How are SQA exams graded 2021? Instead, in 2021 your SQA results will be based on assessments given toRead More →
“The nice thing about Dunkeld is that there’s a great atmosphere for young and old people,” Shedden says. “That is quite unusual for a village — you don’t often get that generational crossover. It is also really artistic, and there are quite a few artists and makers so there isRead More →
What is rateable value? Rateable value is the value assigned to non-domestic premises by the Valuation Office Agency. It’s based on a property’s annual market rent, size and usage. The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) reviews these values every five years and often values properties at different levels. What is aRead More →