The history of Scotland is the stuff of legend. Its' landscapes breathtaking and romantic. The music lively and memorable. Its' people unique and friendly. On this site we will explore many varied aspects of Scotland, some familiar some less so. For those of you with family roots you can explore ways to learn more about your heritage. For those considering a visit some interesting insights into what do and see. We will continue to develope the site over the coming months. Failte - welcome! Golf as is generally accepted was born in Scotland around the 12th century, with shepherds knocking stones into rabbit holes in the place where the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews now sits. The home of golf has some of the finest and most challenging courses in the world. We will be exploring some of the best as well as lesser known courses. The Homecoming Scotland 2009 Video starred, the celebrities and locations below:
The Paddle Steamer 'Waverley'The famous WAVERLEY is the world’s last sea-going paddle steamer and – some say – the most photographed ship in the world outside the QE2. She was built to replace a vessel of the same name which was lost in WWII due to enemy action in May 1940, while returning with troops from the Dunkirk beaches. The ‘current’ Waverley is a ‘real Clyde Steamer’, built at Pointhouse Shipyard of A & J Inglis on the River Clyde in 1946; she embarked on her maiden voyage the following year on Monday 16 June 1947. Waverley celebrates her Diamond Jubilee in 2007 – and began her 60th season on the Clyde following the original route she took 60 years to the day – steaming down the Clyde & up Loch Long to Arrochar.  |
Reading: A few recommended books and guides to get you started on in-depth study of Scotland below.  Homeland-Scotland Visitors 
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