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Scotland In Movies

May 29, 2020
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Scotland In Movies

There is no better place to shoot a medieval-themed movie than Scotland. It seems like every corner here is surprisingly photogenic, the fields of their famous Highlands are greener than anywhere else, all castles look mystical and romantic, and those little towns and villages could tell you the best stories about brave heart Scots. After…

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Music Icons from Scotland

November 25, 2019
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Scotland is rarely noted for creating legends unless they are fantastical Gaelic monsters or grisly tales of the past, and yet this small chunk of the UK has had its fair share of musicians birthed within its borders. From pop idols who would be shaking up the globe had the world been as interconnected then…

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Scottish Hit Makers

September 16, 2019
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Scotland may be known for its bagpipes and Celtic rhymes but today more and more of the chart-topping sounds you hear on the radio come from Scottish creators. Though many of them may not be waving the blue and white flag as high as others, the heritage of hit makers seems to be continuing in…

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The Wonders of Druids

July 11, 2019
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In Celtic culture of the past few were more highly though of as the druid. It is common today than many people perceive the druids as robe wearing proto-hippies but this could not be further from the truth, this collective of highly respected people sat at the top of society and were leaders amongst the…

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4 Amazing Celtic Rock Bands

May 14, 2019
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Celtic music has a long history and a charm that is unshakable, whereas rock music has been seen as a modern sign of rebellion for years.

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Lucky Me – Scotland’s New Biggest Label

March 26, 2019
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It’s safe to say that Celtic music and traditional Scottish sounds may be at least a little niche in today’s modern musical climate. With a sound that is only nostalgic to a much older generation, with a tartan aesthetic and instruments that are far from the contemporary digital tools used by today’s biggest selling producers,…

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Today’s Great Scottish Musicians

January 19, 2019
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Though Celtic and Gaelic sounds may have been rife in Scotland’s past, the music scene today is vastly different year to year. With ever changing technology and a saturated market that begs experimentation, today’s musicians have to do something extraordinary to break away from the crowd. Luckily just like iconic Scots that have long since…

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Celtic Music and How it Influences Dance

August 18, 2018
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Music and dance have always been two art forms that have constantly influenced each other and are so deeply connected. One particular style in which they are really dependent on one another is folk performances. And from this genre we can look even deeper and see this culture of Celtic music and dance. It is…

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Celtic Music Festivals

August 8, 2018
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Celtic music has a particular charm that manages to make it one of the most durable folk music types in the whole world. It covers a very wide range of styles that are specific to a certain region or time frame. But one thing is for sure, this genre of music is inspired by the…

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How Music is A Part of Scottish Culture

July 29, 2018
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Scotland is known for its traditional music, even today when so many other countries have moved away from their traditional song roots. As a country it is most commonly associated with the playing of the bagpipes, and particularly the performance of the Great Highland Bagpipe. The bagpipes date back to the 15th century in Scotland…

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  • Scotland In Movies
  • Music Icons from Scotland
  • Scottish Hit Makers
  • The Wonders of Druids
  • 4 Amazing Celtic Rock Bands
  • Lucky Me – Scotland’s New Biggest Label
  • Today’s Great Scottish Musicians
  • Celtic Music and How it Influences Dance
  • Celtic Music Festivals
  • How Music is A Part of Scottish Culture
  • Instruments Used in Traditional Irish and Scottish Music
  • Celtic Music in Pop Music

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