The Scotland Blog

Scotland's Enchanting Kingdom, the Kingdom of Fife, is stuffed full of wonderful treasures, people, places, recipes, poems, photographs, culture; and hints and tips about having a great vacation, or even living here.

Thank you for joining us on our adventure, and come back regularly to see what is new.

Sep 1, 2010, Ganzoot(s) and Bar the Door

I'm from Australia and as a 13 year old I remember my English teacher including this poem on the curriculum. Ganzoot (or Ganzoots) and Bar the Door is

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Aug 31, 2010, Black Bun

This Scottish tradition cake, Black Bun is served at New Year. It differs from other fruit cakes as it is made in a pastry case and should be made and stored weeks beforehand.

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Aug 31, 2010, Best Scone Recipes

The authentic and traditional best scone recipes are the Plain Scone, Fruit Scone and Cheese Scone, all made and served as frequently in Scotland as in England.

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Aug 31, 2010, Authentic Scottish Food Recipes

Porridge, scotch broth, haggis, stovies, scotch pancakes, shortbread, clootie dumpling and tablet are some of the many authentic Scottish food recipes featured.

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Aug 23, 2010, Golf Links

Different Golf Links to other sites that have information or interest in all things to do with golf.

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Aug 22, 2010, Descendants of Lizzie Herd from Lochgelly

I am looking for descendants of Lizzie Herd from Lochgelly. My Grandmother was Jean Peden Herd. Her sister, Lizzie Herd married ? and had daughters Margaret,

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Aug 18, 2010, The Haven Restaurant

The Haven Restaurant in Cellardyke is set overlooking the old harbour. It has a warm friendly welcome and the standard of food is one of the best in the

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Aug 17, 2010, Randy K Burns

Looking for recipes. Stone mason from a family of stone masons/ Robert Burns wifes family side. Came over on the Golconda Came to Southern Illinois/ on

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Aug 16, 2010, Build Your Own Website

Build your own website that really works: one that brings warm, targeted traffic

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Aug 15, 2010, The Wee Town of Effen

The Wee Town of Effen You will have heard of the Wee town of Effen It’s just outside Edinburgh. It’s Famous for making Honey. They keep Bees there!!!

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Aug 15, 2010, The Doo

THE DOO Thur wiz a doo, An this doo wiz blue An it goat itsell right in a mess An maybe you’ve no' heard o’ this doo So I’ll tell ye,for ye widnae

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Aug 13, 2010, Quiche Cup Cakes

Ingredients 2eggs grated cheese mixed herbs pepper 4 slices of bread Method Get a small mixing bowl and lightly beat your two eggs then put to the side

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