Celebrated on January 12 in parts of Scotland such as Gairloch and South Uist at 'auld New Year', communities often throw ceilidhs – or parties – to celebrate the ancient festival.
Before Britain adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752, Hogmanay was known as Oidhche Chullaig in some areas of Scotland. Children would visit each house in their township, reciting a Gaelic rhyme and carrying sacks to collect food.
Featuring everything from the Aviemore Sled Dog Rally to winter wildlife, the 76-page online brochure will give visitors the lowdown on a wide range of activities and events taking place around the country during the winter months.
The A-Z of Winter in Scotland can be downloaded from www.visitscotland.com/winter
Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk
All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK
Picture Credit: "Killinfireworks" by Vaderw - Own work via Wikimedia Commons
Featuring everything from the Aviemore Sled Dog Rally to winter wildlife, the 76-page online brochure will give visitors the lowdown on a wide range of activities and events taking place around the country during the winter months.
The A-Z of Winter in Scotland can be downloaded from www.visitscotland.com/winter
Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk
All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK
Picture Credit: "Killinfireworks" by Vaderw - Own work via Wikimedia Commons
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