April 6th marks the anniversary of the declaration of Scottish Independence in 1320 at Abroath Abbey on the East coast of Scotland. The document held the following lines: “For we fight not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.” Here are some… Continue reading Tartan Day April 6, 2014
It is with sadness that I report the death of Ann Glegg on March 2, 2014. She was a long-time member and a very active participant n Scottish Dancing with hubby, Jack. She will be greatly missed. Obituary My heart’s in the Highlands, my heart is not here, My heart’s in the Highlands a—chasing the… Continue reading Ann Clegg (January 25, 1929 – March 2, 2014)
by C. David Dent (mrdave21764@gmail.com • http://wildandbad.com) I was asked to deliver this “toast to the immortal Memory of Robert Burns” last year just after the last Burns Dinner. I have had a year to prepare and hopefully you’ll appreciate that I’ve waited until the last minute to actually write a year’s worth of impressions, travel, reading,… Continue reading Burns Night “Toast to the Immortal Memory” 1/25/2014
The Robert Burns World Federation, with Headquarters in Kilmarnock, is identifying the year 2014 as the Year of the Haggis. This initiative is in co-operation with the Scottish Federation of Meat Traders (SFMTA) and supported by sponsorship provided by Grampian Oat Products and Scobie & Junor. The announcement was made to Robert Burns World Federation… Continue reading 2014 Declared the ‘Year of the Haggis’
The Robert Burns Society’s Burns Supper On Saturday, January 25th, The Robert Burns Society of Annapolis will honor the life and legacy of Scotland’s most famous poet with its 37th annual “Burns Supper.” The event will take place at 6 pm at the Annapolis Elks Lodge No. 622, at 2 Pythian Drive, Edgewater, MD 21037.… Continue reading 37th Annual Burns Supper
