Rabbie Burns
If the word “poet” makes you picture a quiet soul sipping tea in a dusty library, let me stop you right there and introduce Robert Burns. Scotland’s original bad boy of verse.
Much of what we see in our virtual worlds is based on the real world around us. In this section we try to explore culture and art in their different forms and how they inspire our virtual dwellings. We also try to delve into some of the more obscure corners of history for your entertainment. If you have a suggestion for a topic, please let us know.
Hogmanay
Hogmanay. It’s one of those words that feels like a party just waiting to happen. If you’ve never heard of it, think of it as Scotland’s very own unique New Year’s Eve extravaganza.
London’s First Christmas Tree
The famous Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square has its unexpected origins in the second world war, a Norwegian resistance fighter and the man behind James Bond.
Julia Child
On the surface Julia Child was an iconic American Chef, author and Tv personality, but she was so much more than this.
Bonfire Night
Remember, remember. The fifth of November. Bonfire Night, the day Britain lights up with bonfires, fireworks, and a fair bit of pie and peas.
From Samhain to Halloween
Halloween as we know it has roots in an ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, marking the boundary between the end of the harvest season and winter.
