Scottish clan

A genius in the rap world, to say the least, Tupac Shakur has always been one of the most talked about artists of all times. In fact, you don’t need to be a fan of rap to feel overwhelming emotions triggered by Tupac’s songs. Born as Lesane Parish Crooks, Tupac left the world way too soon. He was shot and killed in September of 1996. There is a reason Tupac still holds a place in everyone’s heart. He was the epitome of perfection when it came to passing on a message through songs. Not only was…

Driving Down Bay Road It’s just twenty-seven minutes away. It’s seven minutes to Rohan’s house, ten minutes to Aditi and Aanya’s house, and then ten minutes to Crescent Ridge. My brother is driving and I’m sitting in the passenger seat. Aanya is sitting in a car seat right behind my brother and Rohan is sitting behind me. Aditi is sitting in the middle. My brother, my cousins, and I really want some ice cream. Sasha is playing his loud rap music like Chance the Rapper, Big Sean, and Tupac…

In 2015 over 2,800 children in Scotland were found to be needing protection from some form of abuse. The named person scheme aims to prevent this. The Scottish government says that a named person will be someone who will be there for parents and their children when they need help and do not know where to go. A named person will usually be a health visitor for a pre-school child and a head teacher or guidance teacher for a child of school age. The scheme was created with the aim of overseeing…

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Scottish Culture The Scottish culture is very unique and interesting. Although there are many stereotypes about the Scottish culture, their food, clothing, behavior, the list could go on forever, but in all reality all scots are very different (Koranki). The Scottish culture consists of many old and less practiced traditions, but also some more modern traditions. The Scottish are most commonly known for their clothing style and their food and drink, but are also less commonly known for their…

Brave, Home and Scotland Welcome to Scotland! In the movie, Brave by Pixar, the story of a mother and daughter’s struggling to communicate is infused with Scottish influences. Striving to preserving many Scottish tradition, Pixar showcases Scotland’s great symbol the kilt and masters the art of the great kilt. Magic an intricate part of Scotland, Pixar uses to enhance their story and add some enchantment. Capturing some of the essence of Scotland’s culture, Brave allows us a peek into a…

MacNab is a name in Scottish origin. The name itself tells a violent history of war and tragedy. Son of Abbott. The name of a father who bestowed his name onto his son. The MacNab’s were a warrior clan always on the wrong side, even at one point siding with the British in wars. My great-grandfather, a Scotsman turned Canadian, Sir Allan MacNab, was a Freemason. Sir MacNab has an interesting history he fought in the war of 1812 at the age of 14, he was a well educated man leaving behind a great…

Scottish kilts are known as the national dress of Scotland. They’re a highly-recognized form of dress, known worldwide. There are deep cultural/historical roots in the country of Scotland, and kilts are viewed as a sacred symbol of patriotism and honour. The term “kilt” is sourced from the ancient Norse word kjilt (which means pleated, and refers to clothing that is tucked around the body.) The history of the kilt stretches back to at least towards the end of the 16th century. The kilt first…

In Disney’s animated movie Brave, a Scottish princess in a medieval, magical time fights to control her own destiny—much to the dismay of her mother. As her father and brothers get to play in the woods with the bows and arrows she so loves, Merida must get married, as is tradition for the princess of her clan. After a fight with her mother about competing for her own hand in the competition to determine her husband, she escapes to the forest (Brave 26:06). In the forest, she stumbles upon an…

Scotland Highlands 1713, Rob Roy is the head of a Highlands clan that herds cattle. Rob takes a loan from the Marquis of Montrose to survive the winter, but Rob Roy's retainer,Alan McDonald, is murdered by one of the Marquis's guests,Cunningham. Rob is turned into a fugitive, and he finally confronts Cunningham after Rob's wife is raped by him. Rob Roy tries to sell the audience another sympathetic, Scottish hero. However, this bravehearted attempt falls short due to various historical…