Did you know that the Reverend Dr. John Witherspoon who signed the Declaration of Independence was born in Scotland in 1722? It is said that a member of the Continental Congress claimed the colonies were “ripe for independence” and Witherspoon replied, “In my judgement, sir, we are not only ripe…
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Did you know that there are five whisky producing regions in Scotland? They are:
Each year, this Foundation selects a charitable organization in the Greater Capital District, including NY, MA, VT and CT, which has fostered the teaching, creation, and performance of Scottish music, dance, art, and other aspects of Scottish heritage. The Foundation awards a gift of $1000.00, which the receiving organization in…
One of the most famous Scottish actors was Sean Connery, the first (and some say the best) James Bond in the movies. Connery was born on August 25, 1930 in Edinburgh. When he was 16 years old he joined the Royal Navy. During his time in the service he had…
Robert the Bruce was crowned King of Scotland in 1306.
The St. Andrew’s Society of Albany was founded 1803 when a group of local leaders met in the Tontine Coffee House. The Tontine Coffee House was located on the corner of State and North Pearl Streets in Albany. The forty-one Society founders came from all walks of life and included…
Did you know that the thistle is the national flower of Scotland? The thistle legend goes all the way back to 1263 when King Haakon IV of Norway decided to invade Scotland and acquire the many lands and riches there. The legend is that the invading Norsemen took off their…
Did you know that the thistle is the national flower of Scotland? The thistle legend goes all the way back to 1263 when King Haakon IV of Norway decided to invade Scotland and acquire the many lands and riches there. The legend is that the invading Norsemen took off their…
Scotland’s national flag is the St. Andrews’s Cross, also called the “Saltire”. It is the oldest of all European flags and is said to have originated in 832AD at a battle that occurred in East Lothian.
