Tag: Scotland
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Global Fieldtrip Night – Uplifting United Kingdom!
Read more: Global Fieldtrip Night – Uplifting United Kingdom!How can you visit the UK in 3 hours or less? Almost 40 people found out by attending our first Global Fieldtrip Night, featuring photos and stories from our time in the UK. With this being our first such event, we really didn’t know what to expect. It was wonderful to have a variety of…
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Zoe’s Fabulous Harry Potter Tours
Read more: Zoe’s Fabulous Harry Potter ToursHello, and welcome to Zoe’s Fabulous Harry Potter Tours. My name is Zoe and I will be you tour guide today and tell you about movies, magic and more. Hover, or click on the dots on the lightning scar to learn more about Harry Potter in the UK. J.K. Rowling, the author of…
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King Arthur’s Marvellous Tour
Read more: King Arthur’s Marvellous TourAs a final project for the UK, Mikhaila and Zoe did some extra research on areas of interest. Mikhaila selected sites and information related to King Arthur – a favourite of hers. We hope you enjoy her tour! To learn more about places in the UK associated with King Arthur, hover your mouse over the…
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Millionaire’s Shortbread
Read more: Millionaire’s ShortbreadYou don’t have to be a millionaire to make Millionaire’s shortbread! This is a Scottish treat that we tried a couple of times and really enjoyed it. Ingredients: For the shortbread: 225g/8oz plain flour 175g/6oz unsalted butter, cold, cut into cubes 75g/2¾oz caster sugar For the topping: 150g/5oz butter 1 x 379g can condensed milk…
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Yes or No…that is the question
Read more: Yes or No…that is the questionAs you may be aware, Scotland is conducting a national referendum on September 18th, 2014. The question on the table: Should Scotland separate from the United Kingdom? The outcome will have definite impacts on the country, regardless of which side wins the vote. We have met many friendly and interesting people throughout our journeys in Scotland. …