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The Annual Scottish Highland Games 2021

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 13:40:02 +0000

The Annual Scottish Highland Games are cancelled this year 2021 -

for further info visit

Highland games Info

thanks.

Follow The Scottish Online Vote

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 20:00:00 +0000

The BBC has listed these web links that will guide you online and help you follow the Holyrood elections.

It offers all you need to know about the Referendum vote:

www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics

Can you vote in the USA?

A: If you are not registered to vote in Scotland then you cannot vote.

So in a nutshell, people who consider themselves Scottish living outside Scotland will not be able to have their say, which means about 800,000 Scots living in other parts of the UK and those living abroad, also convicted prisoners will not be given a say.

The SCOTTISH VOTE COMPASS

Some Scottish voters who are having trouble deciding which party reflects their views can take a look at this website to help them decide.

http://ourscotland.myfreeforum.org/archive/scottish-vote-compass

Scottish referendum poll tracker

On 18 September 2014 millions of Scots will vote on whether they want their country to become independent or remain part of the United Kingdom. But what do opinion polls suggest about which way the decision will go?

Explore the poll tracker and check key political events along the way...

Poll Tracker

The British Language Help Guide

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 20:00:00 +0000

WhooHoo - Why not translate to and from any British dialect: try Geordie, Cockney, Brummie, Scouser and Scottish, even Posh and Ali G speak. Try this site to help you send annoying, time wasting emails to your friends in any dialect. It's such a good way to try your British twang.

BRITISH-ENGLISH PRONUNCIATION - Many Brits living in the USA, forget how we 'used to speak'!!! This site reminds you how you used to pronounce words in the 'British - English'

Liverpool Online - A great site for Scousers everywhere. All that you could possibly use or need to know about Merseyside including lots of other links and great laughs.

YORKSHIRE DIALECTS (and many others) - Although the title suggests this site is just for the Yorkshire dialect, it actually covers many British dialects. And, although this site pokes fun of the many different terms and vernacular existing in the British Isles, this site also gives some historic insight into how, why and where.

British Travel Information

Tue, 09 Sep 2014 20:00:00 +0000

VISIT BRITAIN - Planning on visiting the UK, Then this site should always be your first stop. it carries everything you need to plan the ultimate British trip, the sights, the attractions, all the tours, great special events, accommodation, maps, special offers and so on.

Conan Obrien creates British Suit from our Union Jack Fabric

Sun, 03 Aug 2014 13:41:15 +0000

so we get a call from Warner Bros studios asking about our Union Jack fabric as they want to make a suit for Conan obrien for his trip to the UK, we shipped them our Union Jack Fabric (Per Yard) and i think that they made an excellent job of the suit for his trip dont you think?

No.2 of the Top Ten British Things in Orlando

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 20:00:00 +0000

Orlando, Florida has been deemed one of the 10 Most British cities in the U.S. according to … well, us. Orlando made the list based on the fact that Brits travel to the area on holiday due to the nice weather, and many decide to stay with real estate being relatively less expensive than what’s found in neighboring European countries. And where there are Brits … British shops, restaurants and events will follow. Check out 10 British things going on in Orlando...

the British Shoppe Orlando

With Orlando having an expat community, where are Brits expected to get their eats and treats? The British Shoppe, located at 809 N. Mills Ave., of course. The store’s shelves are lined with British goodies like teas, sweets, preserves, groceries and a frozen section with the likes of British bacon, bangers and black & white pudding. The exterior is cute and inviting and if you’d like to take a peek on the inside, you can check out this virtual tour here. If you can’t make it there in person, you can make purchases online here.

Bonfire Night Kissimmee 8th November 2014

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 20:00:00 +0000

The Biggest British Event Florida has ever seen is coming on November 8th, right in Kissimmee and the British Shoppe will be attending

Kissimmee's BIGGEST & BEST bonfire EVER!!!!!!

British food and refreshments
Carnival style games
Bounce Houses & other inflatables
Fabulous Fireworks display
and...
a "Guy" competition prizes for the 3 best Guy Effigies...