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• Renaissance Man: Name that tune
Condé Nast Traveler stuntman Mark Schatzker is on a mad quest to make himself into a modern-day Da Vinci during a month's stay in Europe. So far Mark has "mastered" golf in Scotland , "excelled" at gardening in England , and "ruled" the kitchens of ...
• Microdistilling movement gains ground
It’s aged in sherry casks and air-dried Oregon oak barrels — and comparable to anything sold in Scotland. “The last time we made this, we sold out in two days,” he says. “It’s hard to keep up with demand.
• Hollywood banks on banner year
I was trying to see ‘The Last King of Scotland.’ Then I tried to see ‘Amazing Grace.’ Sold out,” said Dan Glickman, who heads the Motion Picture Association of America, Hollywood’s key trade group. “Most people would have been upset. I ...
• RBS seeks $23.9 billion to cover loan losses
LONDON - The Royal Bank of Scotland announced the biggest stock sale in British corporate history Tuesday, asking shareholders for $23.9 billion to shore up finances after revealing new and extensive losses from exposure to bad U.S. mortgages ...
• Make the most of your two week vacation
If you're lucky enough to spend more than a long weekend there, London is also a great home-base for traveling to Edinburgh, Scotland, and Paris. Try a theme park. If you've done Orlando with the kids one too many times, try incorporating a bit of ...

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• Regional: Europe: United Kingdom: Scotland: Society and Culture: Politics  (262)

» freescotland.com - The "Scots Independence Tour" covers the current situation, historical perspective, and prospects for the future.
» Scots for Independence - A group demanding total independence for Scotland, they condemn the SNP as gradualist. Includes Scottish history from Calgacus onwards, articles and links.
» Siol nan Gaidheal - Cultural and fraternal organization supporting Scottish independence. Includes the Declaration of Arbroath, constitution and principles, and position statements on issues from agriculture to the women's movement.