21. Distinctive Characteristics Of Scots Arms, Page 3 The Heraldry Society Of Scotla the cross held in a hand represents the kindred of St Columba; the salmon issymbolic in Irish and scottish mythology of the wisdom of the king. http://www.heraldry-scotland.co.uk/distinctive3.html

Page 3 Some Distinctive Characteristics of Scots Arms We should also note the occurrence of geographical families of arms, so that in the south west we often find the saltire combined with a chief, a combination which is peculiarly Scottish and rarely occurs elsewhere in European arms, derived from the famous arms of Annandale, which the Bruces adopted. Alongside Bruce we find Kirkpatrick, Johnstone, Jardine, Boyes, Murray of Cockpool and Moffat. Bruce Kirkpatrick Johnstone Jardine Boyes Murray of Cockpool Moffat In the north east lowlands, we see many sets of three stars, as in Innes, Murray, Sutherland, Brodie, Kirkcaldy. From these may derive arms no longer associated with that area, such as Douglas, Mure, Weir, Kerr, in each of which the stars are placed on an ordinary, also Arbuthnott. Sutherland Innes Murray Arbuthnott Douglas Mure Kerr Weir Kirkcaldy McDougal Macintyre Macintosh MacNeil Another Scottish characteristic is the comparative rarity of furs, so that we see ermine only occasionally, as in Hamilton, Douglas of Hawthornden, Crawfurd, Fotheringham, McCulloch, and in the famous chief of Moncrieff. Vair, so common in English mediaeval arms, hardly appears at all, and other less common furs even less so.

22. Samhain Hazel is a sacred tree in Irish and scottish mythology. In Ireland, nine hazeltrees grew around the Well of Segais, where the sacred Salmon lived. http://druidry.org/obod/festivals/samhain.html

Samhain By Susa Morgan Black (Druid, FSA Scot) The Thinning Veil by Copperlion To the ancient Celts, the year had two "hinges". These were Beltaine (the first of May) and Samhain, (the first of November), which is also the traditional Celtic New Year. And these two days were the most magical, and often frightening times of the whole year. The Celtic people were in superstitious awe of times and places "in between". Holy sites were any border places - the shore between land and water (seas, lakes, and rivers), bridges, boundaries between territories (especially when marked by bodies of water), crossroads, thresholds, etc. Holy times were also border times - twilight and dawn marking the transitions of night and day; Beltaine and Samhain marking the transitions of summer and winter. Read your myths and fairytales - many of the stories occur in such places, and at such times. At Samhain (which corresponds to modern Halloween), time lost all meaning and the past, present, and future were one. The dead, and the denizens of the Other World, walked among the living. It was a time of fairies, ghosts, demons, and witches. Winter itself was the Season of Ghosts, and Samhain is the night of their release from the Underworld. Many people lit bonfires to keep the evil spirits at bay. Often a torch was lit and carried around the boundaries of the home and farm, to protect the property and residents against the spirits throughout the winter.

23. MSN Encarta - Scotland kilts, and bagpipes—and the creation of a scottish mythology and literaryculture can be traced to the late 18th and early 19th centuries. http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761561065_4/Scotland.html

MSN Home My MSN Hotmail Shopping ... Sign In Web Search: Encarta Subscriber Sign In Help Home ... Upgrade your Encarta Experience Search Encarta Upgrade your Encarta Experience Spend less time searching and more time learning. Learn more Tasks Find in this article Print Preview Related Items capital, Edinburgh Glasgow, largest city more... Further Reading Editors' picks for Scotland Search for books and more related to Scotland Encarta Search Search Encarta about Scotland Editors' Picks Great books about your topic, Scotland ... Click here Advertisement document.write(' Page 4 of 10 Scotland Encyclopedia Article Multimedia 21 items Dynamic Map Map of Scotland Article Outline Introduction Land and Resources Population Government ... History E Culture Historic cultural differences long divided Celtic Scots of the Highlands and Anglo-Saxons of the Lowlands. Traditionally, the clan , a grouping of an entire family with one patriarchal chief, or laird, was central to Highland culture. Clans were also important as fighting units, and they played an important role in rebellions against the British government. However, depopulation of the Highlands, which has occurred since the 18th century, fatally weakened the clan structure. Today, the clan in Scotland exists mainly as a cultural ideal rather than as a practical form of social organization. Lowland culture was more heavily influenced by the Industrial Revolution , as well as by Protestantism, which spread throughout much of Scotland during the Reformation.

24. NATPE It may be part of a romanticised scottish mythology ­ but it means that for agreat number of delegates we represent a place where they feel at home. http://www.tartan.tv/Web/Site/NewSite/WhatisTTV/NATPE.asp

Tartan TV Opens NAPTE 2003 in New Orleans Tartan TV's Web Producer Kenny MacKenzie and two highland dancers from the Caledonian Society of New Orleans lead in CEO Robert Sproul-Cran at the opening of NATPE 2003. Aberdeen-based Tartan TV, which makes a weekly magazine program showcasing Scotland to international audiences, last week led the inauguration procession at one of the world's largest television conference in New Orleans, United States. Managing Director, Robert Sproul-Cran, says they have certainly succeeded in putting Scotland on the map. How do you stand out from the crowd when the crowd is among the loudest, wildest concentrations of extrovert party animals on the face of the earth? I am in New Orleans for one of the biggest international television program markets in the world. We are here to seek further distribution for Tartan TV - the new weekly half hour television magazine program showcasing Scotland to the world. This is the fourth time I have been to NATPE (National Association of Television Program Executives) ­ America's annual program market - and I know just how daunting the sheer size of it. The competition to sell into this lucrative territory is intense. Three weeks ago we appointed a US distributor, Ernest Cartwright, to fight our corner. Tartan TV went on air last October in North America, but so far the bulk of our 10.3 million potential viewers are in Canada. Ernest impressed us by taking our modest retainer and passing it on to a Los Angeles PR man, Eric Schwartzman. Ernest explained that he was not being altruistic ­ he will make his crust on commission from the deals he has lined up, and good press is essential to get that process underway.

25. FirstFoot - Debunking The Scotch Myth - Redcaps Redcaps are the most vicious and malevolent kind of fairy and are amongst themost terrifying creatures in scottish mythology. http://www.firstfoot.com/scotchmyth/redcaps.htm

Home Classifieds Today's Joke SHOP ... Fairy Flag Something else not to bump into on a dark night ... the very unlovely Andrew Neil Trust me, you do not want to bump into one of these wee buggers on a dark night. Redcaps are the most vicious and malevolent kind of fairy and are amongst the most terrifying creatures in Scottish mythology. Similar to the Scandinavian "Troll", the Redcap is an ugly piece of work even by evil goblin standards, and would usually be found haunting ruined towers and castles where particularly wicked deeds had taken place. The Redcaps' name came from their charmingly endearing habit of dyeing their caps in the blood of their human victims. They were physically very powerful and could not be overcome by any normal human means. They could, however, be repelled, vampire-like, with the sign of the cross or a Bible. Bear that tip in mind next time you visit one of Scotland's many castles, and for godssake get out of there by dusk.

26. Banshee: Definition And Much More From Answers.com This article describes the banshee of Irish and scottish mythology. For otheruses, see Banshee (disambiguation). The banshee (pronounced /bæn?i?/) is a http://www.answers.com/topic/banshee

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Health ... More... On this page: Dictionary WordNet Wikipedia Translations Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping banshee Dictionary ban·shee also ban·shie băn shē n. A female spirit in Gaelic folklore believed to presage, by wailing, a death in a family. [Irish Gaelic bean s­dhe , woman of the fairies, banshee : bean , woman (from Old Irish ben s­dhe , fairy (from Old Irish s­de , genitive of s­d , fairy mound).] var tcdacmd="cc=edu;dt"; WordNet Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words. The noun banshee has one meaning: Meaning #1 (Irish folklore) a female spirit who wails to warn of impending death Wikipedia banshee This article describes the banshee of Irish and Scottish mythology. For other uses, see Banshee (disambiguation) The banshee Irish mythology , the word being derived from the Old Irish ben s­de modern Irish bean s­dhe or bean s­ , "fairy woman" ( bean , woman, and sidhe , being the tuiseal ginideach or possessive case of "fairy"). They are remnants of the

27. Clannada Na Gadelica - Gaelic Traditionalist Resource Site 3 Manannan appears frequently in Irish and scottish mythology and plays animportant role in several Gaelic epics. 4 In addition, Gaelic myths about http://www.clannada.org/pantheon/manannan.html

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28. Scottish Resources Scottish History Online, Scotland UK History scottish mythology Scottish occupations list in Scotland of old Scottish Tartans Museum http://www.terissawilcox.com/ScottishResources.html

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29. Religious Education - Celtic Mythology Overview scottish mythology and folklore Manx mythology and folklore Insular BrythonicWelsh mythology Cornish mythology and folklore Breton mythology and folklore http://www.religiousforums.com/forum/archive/index.php/t-14163.html

Personaliza tu PC X-Men Crazy Frog Car Parts ... PDA View Full Version: Celtic Mythology Overview Sponsored Links Welcome to the Religious discussion forums! Have a question not covered on this page? Join our community and ask your question to thousands of other religious forum members. Maize 05-16-2005, 01:16 PM From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Like other Iron Age Europeans, the Celts were a polytheistic people. Their mythology did not survive the Roman empire and the conversion to Christianity, but ironically it is through the Romans and Christians that what we do know of their beliefs has come down to us. The pagan Celts were not widely literate, and their priests, the druids, forbade using writing to record anything of religious significance. Rome introduced more widespread literacy and broke the power of the druids: most inscriptions to deities in Gaul, Britain and other formerly Celtic-speaking areas post-date the Roman conquest. Christianity introduced literacy to areas not conquered by Rome, such as Ireland, and many myths were recorded by Christian monks, albeit without most of their original religious meanings. Celtic mythology can be divided into a number of distinct, if related, subgroups, largely corresponding to the branches of the Celtic languages:

30. CELEBRATE SCOTLAND! Have a Scottish website? Then join this all Scotland webring celebrate your the Faeries of scottish mythology and a history of Scottish royalty. http://l.webring.com/hub?ring=celebratescotlan

31. Celts' Selections: Folklore & Mythology scottish mythology Welsh Mythology. ~~~. 1567180442.gif (16113 bytes) Dictionary of Celtic Mythology by Peter Berresford Ellis http://www.celts.org/bookstore/folklore.htm

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32. Scottish Mythology Infohub on scottish mythology. Scottishs. Human cottish sat tributary at the feetof him and his Golden Bride. In the midst of his Sottish he was landed in http://category-scottish-mythology.infohub.dnip.net/

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33. Kellas Cats, Scotching The Myth In scottish mythology there exists a feline form called the Cait Sith or FairyCat . It is described in folklore as being a large black cat, http://www.bigcats.org/abc/identification/kellascataron.html

Profile by Aron Bowers BVSc MRCVS Kellas Cats, Scotching the Myth Felis silvestris Tomas Christie Kellas Cat photograph provided by Aron Bowers BVSc MRCVS Much misunderstood and misinterpreted by the local and national press, the Kellas cats have continually been accused of being large feline forms responsible for sheep killings in the rural areas of Scotland. This is NOT so. With an average total head to tail length of 42 inches in mature male specimens, quite clearly they cannot be to blame for adult sheep being attacked and killed, but may possibly account for an occasional young, neonatal, lamb death. Named after the village of Kellas, South of Elgin, Morayshire, the 'Kellas cats' achieved notoriety in the early to mid 1980s with speculation being placed as to whether a new species or an 'emerging' new species of cat had been discovered in mainland Scotland. [For a history of Kellas cats, discovery of type specimens, attempted breeding, etc. see Kellas cat History section, later ] Through snaring and shooting by local gamekeepers in the early 1980s, a series of specimens of the Kellas cats were amassed, largely by amateur naturalist and investigator of the ''big-cat phenomenon'', Di Francis. Her hope initially, on hearing of the first specimens being shot, was that the Kellas cats represented cubs/young of the large black felids being sighted throughout Britain at the time. On examination of genitalia, however, clearly the specimen cats were adult, and as such in no way connected to the large black cats killing livestock throughout Britain.

34. And/OAR Diffusion Alejandra Aeron - Scotch Monsters 16 sonic renditions of water and earth spirits known in scottish mythology bythe charmng duo who are also the founders of the Lucky Kitchen label in Spain. http://www.and-oar.org/pop_distro_scotchmonsters.html

35. Banshee -- Facts, Info, And Encyclopedia Article This article describes the banshee of Irish and scottish mythology. For otheruses, see (Click link for more info and facts about Banshee (disambiguation)) http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/encyclopedia/b/ba/banshee.htm

Banshee [Categories: Legendary Creatures, Irish mythology] This article describes the banshee of Irish and Scottish mythology. For other uses, see (Click link for more info and facts about Banshee (disambiguation)) Banshee (disambiguation) The banshee (Click link for more info and facts about Irish mythology) Irish mythology , the word being derived from the (Irish Gaelic up to about 1100) Old Irish ben síde (Click link for more info and facts about modern Irish) modern Irish bean sídhe or bean sí , "fairy woman" ( bean , woman, and (Click link for more info and facts about sidhe) sidhe , being the tuiseal ginideach or possessive case of 'fairy'). They are remnants of the (Race of Celtic gods or demigods; ruled Ireland in the Golden Age) Tuatha Dé Danann In Ireland, when someone died a woman would sing a traditional lament or (Click link for more info and facts about modern Irish) modern Irish caoinadh (prounced keenah) at their funeral. These women singers are sometimes referred to as "keeners". Traditionally some great (The Celtic language of Ireland) Irish families had a fairy woman associated with them, who would make an appearance after a death in the family to sing this lament. Tales recount how, when the family member had died far away then the appearance or, in some tales, the sound of the fairy keener might be the first intimation of the death.

36. Eileen Gatt - Silver For example, in scottish mythology the seal has an important role, withancient ‘Selkie’ stories which describe people who lived as humans on land but could http://www.craftscotland.org/eileengatt.html

Text only Sitemap Home Maker Directory ... Contact Eileen Gatt - Silver After graduating from the Royal College of Art in London in 1997, Eileen returned home to the Scottish Highlands to establish her business. The inspiration for her jewellery and silverware predominantly comes from a study trip to Alaska where she spent time working with Inuit Artists. She discovered that many of them worked in a similar way to her, producing three dimensional interpretations of myths and stories from the ancient world. The pieces she makes refer to these myths but are combined with elements from our society today bringing ancient myths into our contemporary world. The forms are pure and simplistic but often have a certain detail which becomes a focal point, such as a small animal form or an etched surface. She works primarily in silver but often incorporates 18ct gold detail to highlight a certain aspect of the design. She also uses materials such as wood, acrylic, stone and porcelain to complement the silverware. Small Silver Beakers with 18ct gold detail Photo: Ewen Weatherspoon

37. Brighid . . . Brighid Is The Goddess Of Many Functions And According to some myths about Brighid she ll sometimes appear as a Numbers aside,there is a depth of metaphor in Brighid s scottish mythology. http://www.thecrookedheath.com/gudeman/brighid.html

Brighid . . . Brighid is the Goddess of many functions and abilities according to popular mythology. Not only does she govern the sacred fire, but also the forge, the hearth and the sacred wells. She is the daughter of Dagda, the Celtic All-Father. The symbolism behind her many aspects will be examined here. As Goddess of the Hearth, she is the heart of the home. Here is where the 'need fire' of the household comes from, and in traditional times, the hearth was considered the centre. In this aspect she will resonate with the protector and the mother; both figures evoked from being the guardian of the home. Her crosses were often hung over doors and windows to protect the house from evil. Her crosses were made from reed, straw or any other bendable fibre - sometimes being three-armed and sometimes having four arms. One thing that this might suggest is that Brighid's flame connects her with the Earth. This might not be too outlandish to suggest since it is said that in Spring flowers appear in Scotland because of her awakening. Through analysis of her mythology and symbolism one can see how hidden aspects to her being are concealed. Brighid, with Cailleach, does resemble the Greek Demeter and Persephone. This strengthens her links with the Earth, and places her as an Earth Goddess.

38. Islay: Scotland - Milford Places scottish mythology has it that the island is named after a Danish Princess Ile,who made her crossing from Ireland on magical stepping stones that appeared http://www.milford.co.uk/scotland/places/islay.html

Scotland Places: Islay Islay: "A Hebridean Jewel" Islay is a prominent gem in a string of island pearls that are the envy of all other nations. The Isle is renowned as a major birdwatching destination, with a diverse mixture of species to be found. Landscape History Location How To Get There ... Bird Watching Links Landscape The remarkably varied land and seascapes range from sheer cliff faces and golden beaches to rolling moors, green fields, mountains and dense woodland. The legendary Lord of the Isles once said that Islay was "The Jewel of the Hebrides," due to the beauty that is still unspoilt by man today. The climate is variable but mild owing to its position astride the Gulf Stream. Islay enjoys more sunshine than most of mainland Britain and even in winter, snow and severe frosts are rare and invariably short-lived. History The many ancient burial sites, deserted villages and monuments, show a bloody and turbulent past. The Kildalton Cross stands in the cemetery of a ruined chapel and dates from the 9th century. Scottish mythology has it that the island is named after a Danish Princess Ile, who made her crossing from Ireland on magical stepping stones that appeared under her feet as she walked. 'Islay' is the English translation of the Gaelic 'Ile'.

39. Will Maclean: Driftworks scottish mythology, autobiography moulded through the land and childhood, allcontribute to his cohesive and dynamic oeuvre, yet it is also varied and http://www.studio-international.co.uk/reports/maclean_will.htm

Link Uploaded 30/1/02 Will Maclean: Driftworks Laurel Reuter. Will Maclean: Cardinal Points . North Dakota: North Dakota Museum of Art, 2002. (ISBN 0943107121) Will Maclean: Cardinal Points by Laurel Reuter of the North Dakota Museum of Art.(1) Will Maclean is, as Sorley Maclean states: Will Maclean: Cardinal Points , the poem The Loss of Gaelic: Sioldadh No Gaidhlige , by Meg Bateman is illustrated by an enigmatic and beautiful etching. You gave me an intellectual grasp of something unique dying out, of a despoiling humanity An old woman dies at home, your anchorage rope is fraying; now I can see in your eyes the heart-break of the matter.(9) Maclean comments on his response: Footnotes: 1. Laurel Reuter. Will Maclean: Cardinal Points . North Dakota: North Dakota Museum of Art, 2002. (This book is based on an exhibition organised by the North Dakota Museum of Art and the McMaster Museum of Art, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario.) Op. cit.

40. Images - The Matchmaker characters to liven up the town, including a beautiful woman marine biologistwho might also be a mermaid (a witty comment on scottish mythology). http://www.imagesjournal.com/issue04/reviews/matchmaker.htm

[rating: 2 of 4 stars] movie review by Gary Johnson T he Matchmaker gives us the story of a jaded political aide, Marcy Tizard (Janeane Garofalo), who gets sent on a mission to an isolated village in Ireland. Her boss, Massachusetts Senator John McGlory (Jay O. Sanders), sees voter approval ratings sagging, so he plans to exploit his ancestral roots in order to advance his political career. With a little luck, Marcy might even dig up a connection to the Kennedy clan. Muttering all the way, Marcy sets off for Ballinagra, Ireland. When she arrives, however, she finds herself in the middle of the annual Matchmaking Festival. Hundreds of men and women are flocking to Ballinagra in hopes of meeting the perfect mate, and the matchmakers themselves are out in force, passing out business cards left and right. When she shows up in Ballinagra, she finds all the hotel rooms are taken, a dog pisses on her luggage, and when she finally does get a room ("The smallest room in the world!" she screams.) she finds a man soaking in her bathtub. This story sounds like perfect material for Janeane Garofaloa perfect opportunity for her to let loose with her acid-tongued cynicism. And yes, the movie does go down that path for a few minutes, but then it backs away. We end up getting a kinder gentler Janeane Garofalo. Never has she smiled so much before in a movie. Indeed, she has one of the truly great smiles in Hollywood nowadays, but I found myself missing the scowling, moody Janeane. Milo O'Shea and Janeane Garofalo in

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