The Ultimate Guide to Being Scottish by Clark McGinn - 9781910745007

Luath Press Ltd

The Ultimate Guide to Being ScottishAuthor(s): Clark McGinn\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Luath Press Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Luath Press Ltd\nISBN-13: 9781910745007, 978-1910745007\nSynopsis\nEssential reading for Scots everywhere, and for non-Scots with Scottish spouses, lovers, colleagues, friends or foes.\n\nClark McGinn knows all about the pride that glints in the eyes of thosewith even a small percentage of tartan in the blood. But what exactly puts it there, and how do you know whether youre a true Scot at heart (if not under your kilt)? And above all, how do you get a share in the action even if youre not a Scot?\n\nThis lighthearted yet thoroughly researched book examines the great things about being Scottish: Hogmanay, Burns Night, Up Helly Aa, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Halloween and (the only one not celebrated in Scotland) Tartan Day getting the most out of the big Scottish party occasions.\n\nCeilidhs, Highland dancing and The Royal Caledonian Ball how to p.