EuroWalks in Scotland
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The EuroWalks feature European links & have been created by members & local groups of the European Movement in Scotland. Posts by Jenny Wilson of Glasgow
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You can find the walks at www.eurowalks.scot
More walks coming soon
Join in the conversation
It is St Nicholas day today
Are you celebrating?
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St Nicholas is the patron saint of Aberdeen and features on our new EuroWalk of Aberdeen !
Are you celebrating?
www.bbc.com/newsround/ar...
St Nicholas is the patron saint of Aberdeen and features on our new EuroWalk of Aberdeen !
What is St Nicholas Day and how is Christmas celebrated across Europe?
St Nicholas Day takes place on 6 December every year and commemorates Saint Nicholas, a third century saint who inspired Santa Claus. Keep reading to find out more about him, and how Christmas is cele...
www.bbc.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:05 PM
It is St Nicholas day today
Are you celebrating?
www.bbc.com/newsround/ar...
St Nicholas is the patron saint of Aberdeen and features on our new EuroWalk of Aberdeen !
Are you celebrating?
www.bbc.com/newsround/ar...
St Nicholas is the patron saint of Aberdeen and features on our new EuroWalk of Aberdeen !
Nice idea.... Wonder which churches will feature! Wonder if there will be any that appear on our EuroWalks?
What's that, you've never heard of anyone opening their #AdventCalendar at 9 o'clock at night on Dec 1st? 😏
We'll remember to open it earlier tomorrow! 🫣
Day 1 of our Scottish Churches Advent Calendar for 2025 opens onto a very wintry scene outside St Mary's Catholic Cathedral in Edinburgh.
We'll remember to open it earlier tomorrow! 🫣
Day 1 of our Scottish Churches Advent Calendar for 2025 opens onto a very wintry scene outside St Mary's Catholic Cathedral in Edinburgh.
December 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Nice idea.... Wonder which churches will feature! Wonder if there will be any that appear on our EuroWalks?
Some interesting history and the efforts to recognise the birthplace of the Saltire flag where clouds formed in the sky above an ancient battlefield 🏴https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/st-andrews-day-plea-honour-36327400
St Andrew's Day appeal launched to commemorate birthplace of Scottish Saltire
The Scottish Flag Trust said a current memorial at Athelstaneford is no longer adequate and it has been backed by the likes of Sir Tom Devine, Douglas Alexander, and John Swinney
www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Some interesting history and the efforts to recognise the birthplace of the Saltire flag where clouds formed in the sky above an ancient battlefield 🏴https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/st-andrews-day-plea-honour-36327400
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A campaign against an estate's 'unacceptable' banning of walkers from accessing four popular Munros at one of Scotland's 'most beautiful glens' has been launched
Campaign against estate's 'unacceptable' banning of walkers from four Munros launches
www.thenational.scot
November 29, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A campaign against an estate's 'unacceptable' banning of walkers from accessing four popular Munros at one of Scotland's 'most beautiful glens' has been launched
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One of the signs that #Christmas is coming today at school! #Norwegian musicians playing for the whole school 🇳🇴 #Orkney has close links with Norway and we're fortunate that a delegation come each year for the Orkney celebration of St Lucia and the turning on of the #Kirkwall Christmas tree.
November 26, 2025 at 7:40 PM
One of the signs that #Christmas is coming today at school! #Norwegian musicians playing for the whole school 🇳🇴 #Orkney has close links with Norway and we're fortunate that a delegation come each year for the Orkney celebration of St Lucia and the turning on of the #Kirkwall Christmas tree.
Orkney tree lighting events
November 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Orkney tree lighting events
Orkney Christmas Tree lighting arrangements for this week www.orkney.gov.uk/latest-news/...
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2025 Christmas Tree Lighting Events
Welcome to Orkney Islands Council's Website Homepage - Telephone: 01856 873535.
www.orkney.gov.uk
November 26, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Orkney Christmas Tree lighting arrangements for this week www.orkney.gov.uk/latest-news/...
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Each year Norway sends Christmas trees to some towns in Scotland as a symbol of gratitude for support during World War II and also recognising long standing historical links.
The lighting of the tree is a significant event that marks the start of the festive season in each city. 🎄
The lighting of the tree is a significant event that marks the start of the festive season in each city. 🎄
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Each year Norway sends Christmas trees to some towns in Scotland as a symbol of gratitude for support during World War II and also recognising long standing historical links.
The lighting of the tree is a significant event that marks the start of the festive season in each city. 🎄
The lighting of the tree is a significant event that marks the start of the festive season in each city. 🎄
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Thank you. I *am* shy about setting one up. But a few people have asked, after the Substack nightmare, so I've added a link at the top of my latest post here: www.tom-cox.com/important-bi...
November 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Thank you. I *am* shy about setting one up. But a few people have asked, after the Substack nightmare, so I've added a link at the top of my latest post here: www.tom-cox.com/important-bi...
2025 has been the celebration of Glasgow's 850th Anniversary.
We picked out some classic stops for a EuroWalk to discover some of the European links right in the city. Mind you we didn't expect that the George Square statues would be taken away to be refurbished!!
eurowalks.scot/glasgow/glas...
We picked out some classic stops for a EuroWalk to discover some of the European links right in the city. Mind you we didn't expect that the George Square statues would be taken away to be refurbished!!
eurowalks.scot/glasgow/glas...
November 16, 2025 at 8:39 PM
2025 has been the celebration of Glasgow's 850th Anniversary.
We picked out some classic stops for a EuroWalk to discover some of the European links right in the city. Mind you we didn't expect that the George Square statues would be taken away to be refurbished!!
eurowalks.scot/glasgow/glas...
We picked out some classic stops for a EuroWalk to discover some of the European links right in the city. Mind you we didn't expect that the George Square statues would be taken away to be refurbished!!
eurowalks.scot/glasgow/glas...
This App from Birlinn books looks interesting.... explore literary links in various parts of Scotland via a map
birlinn.co.uk/scotland-by-...
birlinn.co.uk/scotland-by-...
TRY OUR APP: SCOTLAND BY-THE-BOOK | Birlinn Ltd - Independent Scottish Publisher - buy books online
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November 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
This App from Birlinn books looks interesting.... explore literary links in various parts of Scotland via a map
birlinn.co.uk/scotland-by-...
birlinn.co.uk/scotland-by-...
Some interesting European links with Guy Fawkes !
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
Relevant to Scotland as well as joint monarch James I and VI was primary target even though we still had separate parliaments at that time.
However.... Let's move to sound free fireworks for animals and people too.
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
Relevant to Scotland as well as joint monarch James I and VI was primary target even though we still had separate parliaments at that time.
However.... Let's move to sound free fireworks for animals and people too.
Who was Guy Fawkes and what was the gunpowder plot? - BBC Bitesize
Find out who Guy Fawkes was and learn about the gunpowder plot in this Bitesize Primary KS2 history guide. Take a quiz about Guy Fawkes to test your knowledge.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Some interesting European links with Guy Fawkes !
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
Relevant to Scotland as well as joint monarch James I and VI was primary target even though we still had separate parliaments at that time.
However.... Let's move to sound free fireworks for animals and people too.
www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/art...
Relevant to Scotland as well as joint monarch James I and VI was primary target even though we still had separate parliaments at that time.
However.... Let's move to sound free fireworks for animals and people too.
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Guy Fawkes was born around Aprill in 1570 in Stonegate, York. He was baptised at St Michael le Belfrey (below) on the 15th of that month. His father, a Church of England lawyer, died when Guy was eight. His mother later married a Catholic, which, along with Guy’s schooling at St Peter’s
November 5, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Guy Fawkes was born around Aprill in 1570 in Stonegate, York. He was baptised at St Michael le Belfrey (below) on the 15th of that month. His father, a Church of England lawyer, died when Guy was eight. His mother later married a Catholic, which, along with Guy’s schooling at St Peter’s
Such an old church. I hope a suitable buyer is found
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559790...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559790...
November 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Such an old church. I hope a suitable buyer is found
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559790...
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2559790...
Coats Observatory features on our Paisley EuroWalk ! This looks like it will be an interesting talk:
www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/2557691...
www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/2557691...
Stargazers in for treat at upcoming event in Paisley observatory
Stargazers are in for a treat at an upcoming event in Paisley.
www.the-gazette.co.uk
October 28, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Coats Observatory features on our Paisley EuroWalk ! This looks like it will be an interesting talk:
www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/2557691...
www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/2557691...
Good reply ....
Nelson's Victory crew included a Brazilian and a Russian, 2 Indians, 2 Swiss, 2 Portuguese, 3 Danes and 3 Norwegian sailors. There were 3 Germans, 4 Italians, 6 Swedes, 7 Dutchmen, 9 West Indians and an African, as well as 21 Americans, 63 Irish, 64 Scots, 441 English.... oh, and 3 French men, too.
October 22, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Good reply ....
The Aberdeen story of Insulin - from the Aberdeen Museums' online museum
At the weekend, I was looking at this photograph of John Macleod, an Aberdonian and discoverer of insulin along with Frederick Banting while visiting Provost Skene's House in Aberdeen www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM/whats-a...
At the weekend, I was looking at this photograph of John Macleod, an Aberdonian and discoverer of insulin along with Frederick Banting while visiting Provost Skene's House in Aberdeen www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM/whats-a...
October 22, 2025 at 10:46 AM
The Aberdeen story of Insulin - from the Aberdeen Museums' online museum
At the weekend, I was looking at this photograph of John Macleod, an Aberdonian and discoverer of insulin along with Frederick Banting while visiting Provost Skene's House in Aberdeen www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM/whats-a...
At the weekend, I was looking at this photograph of John Macleod, an Aberdonian and discoverer of insulin along with Frederick Banting while visiting Provost Skene's House in Aberdeen www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/AAGM/whats-a...
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The Treasury Department instructed employees not to share to share photos of the demolition of parts of the White House’s East Wing
Exclusive | Treasury Tells Employees Not to Share Photos of White House Ballroom Construction
Images of the demolition of parts of the East Wing went viral on Monday, and Treasury’s headquarters next door to the White House has a front-row seat.
www.wsj.com
October 21, 2025 at 2:40 AM
The Treasury Department instructed employees not to share to share photos of the demolition of parts of the White House’s East Wing
Interesting wee video about what happened in Scotland post Reformation in the 1600s altho also relating it to worship today. Historically though I need to find out more about the Reformation that swept through Europe in the late 1500s and particularly also in Scotland www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca8b...
Scotland's Forgotten Reformation
YouTube video by Scotland's Forgotten History
www.youtube.com
October 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Interesting wee video about what happened in Scotland post Reformation in the 1600s altho also relating it to worship today. Historically though I need to find out more about the Reformation that swept through Europe in the late 1500s and particularly also in Scotland www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca8b...
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Bafflingly there are still people out there in the world who think being passionate about nature is “kind of weird”. or “a niche interest”. These people have it all wrong. Nature isn’t some quirky sideline to the main business. It IS the main business.
October 20, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Bafflingly there are still people out there in the world who think being passionate about nature is “kind of weird”. or “a niche interest”. These people have it all wrong. Nature isn’t some quirky sideline to the main business. It IS the main business.
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For the sixth year in a row, an English word has been voted German Youth Word of the Year: "Das crazy"
'That's crazy' (used when someone doesn't know what to say/doesn't feel like responding/wants to remain polite) topped an online vote, narrowly beating "goonen" and "checkst du".
'That's crazy' (used when someone doesn't know what to say/doesn't feel like responding/wants to remain polite) topped an online vote, narrowly beating "goonen" and "checkst du".
October 20, 2025 at 10:41 AM
For the sixth year in a row, an English word has been voted German Youth Word of the Year: "Das crazy"
'That's crazy' (used when someone doesn't know what to say/doesn't feel like responding/wants to remain polite) topped an online vote, narrowly beating "goonen" and "checkst du".
'That's crazy' (used when someone doesn't know what to say/doesn't feel like responding/wants to remain polite) topped an online vote, narrowly beating "goonen" and "checkst du".
The Radio Scotland Out of Doors programme was fab again on Saturday. The piece on the Lordship of the Isles was really interesting - mention of Scotland/Norse history too (that all starts at 7mins 30 secs but the section on Islay in general runs from the start) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
Out of Doors - Campervans, Catching Leaves and a Community Garden - BBC Sounds
Mark Stephen and Jenny Graham with stories from the great outdoors.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 20, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The Radio Scotland Out of Doors programme was fab again on Saturday. The piece on the Lordship of the Isles was really interesting - mention of Scotland/Norse history too (that all starts at 7mins 30 secs but the section on Islay in general runs from the start) www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Brexit in action. One of the largest mussel exporters in Britain loses £150,000 after three lorries were prevented from entering the EU a “We’ve lost a lot of money in the last few weeks just on these failed loads and it’s not something we can continue to do,”
French customs reject British shellfish shipments after UK ‘reset’ deal with EU
One of the largest mussel exporters in Britain loses £150,000 after three lorries were prevented from entering EU
www.theguardian.com
October 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Brexit in action. One of the largest mussel exporters in Britain loses £150,000 after three lorries were prevented from entering the EU a “We’ve lost a lot of money in the last few weeks just on these failed loads and it’s not something we can continue to do,”
Largs .... On our west of Scotland Euro tour and excellent for an autumn day trip:
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/tr...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/tr...
October 19, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Largs .... On our west of Scotland Euro tour and excellent for an autumn day trip:
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/tr...
www.dailyrecord.co.uk/lifestyle/tr...
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Earlier this year, an excavation in Rousay by @uhiarchaeology.bsky.social uncovered an expressive carved stone face. We have a similar fellow in the cathedral, so archaeologists visited today to examine them side by side!
October 15, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Earlier this year, an excavation in Rousay by @uhiarchaeology.bsky.social uncovered an expressive carved stone face. We have a similar fellow in the cathedral, so archaeologists visited today to examine them side by side!