Scottish Highlands

defined boarders relations with England were very uneasy, although after 1066 Norman kings intervened periodically to help support the claims of the Scottish against them. In 1291 Edward I of England selected John Balliol to take the Scottish throne which had been empty since 1286, in return Balliol paid homage to Edward I as a vassal. In 1295 Scottish nobles signed a treaty with France which resulted in the Auld Alliance. As a result of this Edward I invaded Scotland in 1296, Balliol…

which runs around for 60 miles, or 97km, in a northeasterly direction from the Solway Firth In the west to the North Sea on the east coast. Separated by the North Channel, the island of Ireland lies 13 miles, or 21 km, from Mull of Kintyre on the Scottish mainland. Norway is located 190 miles, or 310 km, to the northeast of Scotland…

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…

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…

Based on the readings, film excerpts and the class presentations over the last three weeks, outline what you think are the main similarities and differences between Welsh, Scottish and Breton music and music making. What effect do you think Irish music has had on each of the other musical cultures? Celtic music tends to be defined as encompassing the traditional music of Celtic countries, namely Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Brittany, as well as Galicia and other areas. Since each country has…

The 1995 film tells the story of William Wallace, a Scottish warrior in the late 12th century who leads the Scottish in the first war for independence against England. This amazing story of bravery is based on the poem, “The Acts and Deeds of the Illustrious and Valiant Champion Sir William Wallace”, written by an author called Blind Harry. Mel Gibson’s Braveheart thrusts William Wallace, a Scottish rebel, amid the historical wars for Scottish independence. Using extravagant settings along with…

that were passed after the Jacobite Rebellion was a ban of tartan or plaid. This law is in the Act of Proscription of 1746 and is known as the Dress Act of 1746. The act stated that " the wearing of Highland dress was prohibited. The official exception was within the British army, towards which Highland military fervor and prowess would now be channeled."(Riding,483). The wearing of Tartan for the Highlanders because each of the Clans would have a specific Tartan that members of the Clan would…

Brigadoon is utopian as it falls in line with three utopian principles. The first principle, as Claeys from the Cambridge Reader explains, says, “the Utopian Narrative is defined as the detailed and systematic description of a society better than, and in opposition to, the writer’s own” (155). Brigadoon’s first production happened in 1947. Looking at current national and world events in the 1940s proves that Brigadoon truly depicted a society different and in opposition to that of the current…

Hebrides, Arran and Skye. Its neighboring countries are England, Northern Ireland, and Norway. Major cities are located in the Scottish lowlands (cultural area) with 80% of the population. Scotland has its northern lights, highest mountains, and its golden beaches. The culture of Scotland refers to the patterns of human activity and symbolism associated with Scotland and the Scottish people. The climate temperate is designated rain like usual, and tends to be very changeable, but not to extreme.…

The Scottish Monster Have you ever heard of the monster that lives deep beneath the Scottish Lake? Legends of that monster date back to 500 A.D. That monster is known as the Loch Ness Monster and sometimes is known as Nessie. It is believed to live in Loch Ness, which is a freshwater lake in the Scottish highlands. People still don’t know whether Nessie is real or not. I believe that the Loch Ness Monster is fake because there is no reliable proof, it wouldn’t be able to survive in the Loch…