Scottish poet, Alexander Hawkesville, recounts a humorous interlude involving McGonagall in his (Mr Hawkesville's) poem, But McGonagall Widnae Die.  It revolves around a time when McGonagall decided to perform MacBeth at Mr Giles's Theatre in Dundee. 

As we gear up for the 2012 Olympics, a great national event, let us not forget the contribution made by Scots to the Olympic Hall of Fame over the years.

Rab Ha', the Glasgow glutton.  Rab Ha' was a Glasgow vagrant famous for his enormous capacity for eating.

 

A way of thanking female neighbours and friends for their gifts by putting them on display.   It was held in the bride’s home for two days, both in the afternoon and evening.  A wide selection of home baking was served along with sandwiches and tea.

Bridals were considered to be community property.  It was important that everyone had the opportunity to participate.  Parents of friends and neighbours gave wee mindings or small gifts.  In the Highlands, handcrafted wooden and wickerwork items such as cogs, tongs, and horn spoons were often specially made.