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The Scots Musical Museum

Posted by Charles MacGregor on May 20th 2018

Originally published April 2009. Written for The Celtic Croft by Charles MacGregor of MacGregor Historic Games. The Scots Musical Museum The Scots Musical Museum is probably the most significant ear … read more

Beltane in Scotland

Posted by Charles MacGregor on Apr 28th 2018

Originally published May 2008. Written for The Celtic Croft by Charles MacGregor of MacGregor Historic Games. Beltane in Scotland Beltane was a traditional festival celebrating the return of summer. … read more

Earliest Scottish Pub

Posted by Charles MacGregor on Apr 1st 2018

Written for The Celtic Croft by Charles MacGregor of MacGregor Historic Games. Earliest Scottish “Pub” Gask Ridge is ridge of land to the north of the River Earn in Perthshire, Scotland a … read more

John Law — Scottish Rake & Economist

Posted by Charles MacGregor on Mar 17th 2018

Originally published March 2008. Written for The Celtic Croft by Charles MacGregor of MacGregor Historic Games. John Law — Scottish Rake & Economist John Law 1671 - 1729 was the son of a S … read more

Scottish Gaming Folklore and History

Posted by Groomporter on Feb 18th 2018

Originally published October 2007.Scottish Gaming Folklore and HistorySome fun tidbits and miscellaneous notes and folklore about games played in Scotland.Playing Cards With the DevilIn the 15th centu … read more