Buchanan Bespoke stands as a paragon of Scottish craftsmanship, rooted deeply in the proud heritage of traditional shoemaking. Their website offers a seamless gateway into the world of custom Scottish footwear, providing an exceptional showcase of both their historical legacy and the bespoke products they offer. Established in 1925 and operating near the historic River Clyde in Glasgow, Buchanan Bespoke carries forward a nearly century-old tradition of shoemaking excellence.
The website itself is a testament to the brand's commitment to quality and heritage. It features a rich tapestry of information that highlights the meticulous care and artisanal skills involved in...
Folklore Scotland is an enchanting portal to the mystical and mysterious aspects of Scottish culture, making it a treasure trove for anyone fascinated by legends, myths, and age-old tales. This website is beautifully crafted, inviting visitors to delve deep into the rich tapestry of Scotland's folklore history. The design is user-friendly, aesthetically pleasing, and well-organized, making navigation a breeze and the journey through its content both engaging and educational.
The content on Folklore Scotland is robust and well-researched, offering an extensive array of stories that cover a wide range of topics from eerie tales of supernatural beings to the storied...
In the digital age, access to scholarly information is crucial for the advancement of knowledge and innovation. The Edinburgh Research Archive (ERA), hosted by the University of Edinburgh, stands out as a beacon of academic excellence and accessibility, making it a worthy feature for the Best of Scotland websites.
ERA is an online repository that houses a wealth of research outputs from the University of Edinburgh's vibrant academic community. The archive includes theses, papers, articles, and datasets produced by students and faculty members across various disciplines. What sets ERA apart is its commitment to open access, ensuring that anyone around...
Flowers Grown in Scotland is an exemplary website dedicated to showcasing the richness of Scotland's floriculture directly from the fields of local growers. The site stands out for its commitment to promoting sustainable practices and supporting the local flower industry. Its user-friendly interface allows visitors to easily navigate through a comprehensive directory of flower growers across Scotland, making it an invaluable resource for anyone interested in authentic Scottish botanical products.
What sets this website apart is its focus on community and environmental sustainability. Each listed grower provides a unique insight into the cultivation processes, emphasizing organic and eco-friendly farming techniques....
Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Scottish Culture at the Scottish Yarn Festival
In the heart of Perthshire, the Scottish Yarn Festival, previously known as the Perth Festival of Yarn, has woven a vibrant thread through the fabric of Scotland's cultural scene since its establishment in 2016. As Scotland’s largest and longest continuously running contemporary yarn and fibre festival, this event has become a beacon for fibre craft enthusiasts from around the globe. You can visit its website here.
A Celebration of Scottish Wool and Craftsmanship
The festival is a dynamic celebration that brings together independent yarn dyers, producers of single-origin wool, and...
If you're keen on delving into the dynamic world of Scottish theatre or simply looking for a cultural deep dive from the comfort of your home, the Scottish Community Drama Association (SCDA) located at www.drama.scot is your go-to digital destination. This community has actually existed since 1926, long before the internet. Its beautifully designed website is not just a portal; it's a gateway to Scotland's vibrant performing arts scene, packed with features that celebrate and support the theatrical craft across the country.
Why Visit Drama.scot?
Comprehensive Coverage: Drama.scot stands out by offering an extensive look at all things related to...
In the fascinating world of rail network mapping, Andrew Smithers' Project Mapping stands out as a rich repository and a critical platform that redefines how we perceive and engage with transportation maps. His website, Project Mapping, not only showcases innovative rail maps but also serves as a vibrant forum for discussions on map-making.
He has a page dedicated to Scotland here.
Andrew Smithers, inspired by the iconic London tube map during his youth, developed Project Mapping out of his graphic design consultancy. The site is a deep dive into the intricacies of designing maps that are both functional and reflective of...
Have you ever taken a drive through the Scottish countryside and come upon a dilapidated structure and wondered what led to its demise? Or have you heard tales about demolished historical estates and want to know where they once stood?
There are many reasons Scottish estates have fallen to ruin during the 20th century, and Dr. Alastair Disley has been researching them since 2002. He opened his Scotland's Lost Country Houses website in 2006 and since then he has been managing this fabulous non-commercial resource without any assistance from the public body. The result is nothing short of a gift...
Women in Scottish History, or WISH, is a project funded and developed by the University of Guelph, and it's a fascinating effort that originally launched in 2000.
The WISH database strives to collect and maintain four types of Scottish records, including:
- Bibliographies of Scottish Women
- Biographies of Scottish women
- Documents relating to the Women in Scottish History
- A list of researchers specializing in the field of Women in Scottish History
The database can be searched by keywords or by selecting a specific date range. While it's not the easiest archive to navigate, the hunt is well worth it for tidbits of...
Do you know the difference between a skellie and a skerrie or a smiddie and a souter? Or that wast is west and waster is wester? No? Then this website will help you out of the wuid and through the yett.
Scots Words and Place-names (SWAP) is a simple but highly useful website created through the collaboration of several organizations, including the University of Glasgow, the National e-Science Centre (NeSC), the Scottish Place-Name Society and Jisc. The project concluded in 2011, but its database is timeless.
The glossary itself is only 8 pages long, but it's fully searchable and each entry...
I am simply delighted to have stumbled upon a website that not only offers detailed information about all of the beautiful plants and flowers we can grow in Aberdeen, but also tells us the life story of the gardener, and family, and his great love of gardening.
"My interest in gardens and gardening began as a child. My brother and I visited and stayed over at our grandparents house regularly. We lived on the top floor of a tenement block, making the visits to grandmas house all the more special. They had a large garden which was beautifully maintained, the...
Bothies are a great way for groups of 5 or less to seek shelter from the elements while visiting remote areas and enjoying the glorious Scottish outdoors. Bothies are a wonderful example of community teamwork and when everyone follows basic guidelines, visiting one is almost always a pleasant experience.
Bothies are simple structures that lack most creature comforts outside of four walls and a roof. However, with careful planning, you can pack in essentials and a few extras to create a warm and welcoming arrangement in some of the most scenic and breathtaking locations around Scotland. And because the shelters...
Tucked away in the Highlands, just off the A96 and a few miles in from the Moray Firth, you'll find Caledonian Maps - a business known globally as the foremost specialist in historical maps of Scotland. Its range of maps will take you on an adventure dating back to 1610, but the company is also dedicated to the development of new maps using modern technologies.
Its archives include a rare atlas of Scotland dated 1912 (these are not copies, they are the originals published by Edinburgh Geographical Society), Town Plans from 1746 to 1825, Thomson Scottish Maps, Large Scale Counties...
Martin McCarthy has been taking photographs of Scotland's landscape since 1993 and selflessly documenting Scotland's ancient sites online since 1995. Based out of Glasgow, McCarthy left his computer business to become a full-time photographer in 2007.
McCarthy's story is evidence that when people follow their passions, all of us benefit. His website is modest, but he's done a fantastic job organizing thousands of photos. Visitors can browse by list or map, and both are equally easy to navigate. What makes his site especially useful, however, is that he's linked photos together based on location and distance. Click on any photograph...
The Roman occupation of Scotland in first century AD brought brick-making skills to the Scots. Before the industrial revolution all bricks in Scotland were moulded by hand, a long process which began with the excavation of clay in autumn and ended the following summer when the bricks were fired in small kilns. One of the first industrial buildings to be built from bricks in Scotland was Stanley Mills in Perthshire, followed shortly after by numerous cotton mills in Glasgow.
The Scottish Brick History website is a growing index of brickmarks, the distinct markings that identify where bricks were produced. These...
The Highlands Astronomical Society (HAS) began like most astronomy clubs do, with a small group of passionate star-gazers meeting up to observe the world above together. In 1994, HAS was born from a sensible merger of two groups - the Moray Astronomical Society and the Inverness Astronomical Society. Its first public observing session was held in the car park at Culloden Battlefield. These gatherings continued on a somewhat informal basis until about 1997 when members began to push for more structure. Jim Savage-Lowden, Richard Pearce, Mike Reuss-Newlands, James Dick, Richard Green, Maarten de Vries, and Pauline Macrae are just...
