This article originally appeared on Deadline News on November 17, 2013. The top policeman in troubled South Sudan says he can learn from Scotland’s past of clan warfare to help to bring peace to the country. The African nation has been plagued by ethnic and tribal violence since it became independent in 2011. But General […]
Crofters on an Inner-Hebridiean isle are looking to buy their island home from the chief of Clan Campbell under a community ownership plan. Residents on the Isle of Tiree, currently owned by Argyll Estates, say community ownership could generate fresh investment and economic growth on the island. The Tiree Community Development Trust are currently putting […]
Here’s some delectable news for our American readers – Scottish beef is set to make a return to dinner tables across America following an almost 20 year ban. US officials are moving to reopen the American market to Scottish farmers after a scare over BSE (commonly known as Mad Cow Disease) resulted in a ban […]
Below you’ll find a statement from The Macniel – current chief of Clan Macniel of Barra – regarding today’s announcement of the major conservation , archaelogical and interpretation work at the seat of the clan. The Kisimul Castle agreement is part of a plan between Historic Scotland and Macneil of Barra, which will see an […]
