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WALLACE DAY 23rd AUGUST 2008

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ou have landed smack bang in the middle of our little world & we hope you enjoy your stay, this site started of as a little hobby of mine basically just to share some photo's & see our ugly mugs on the net, but it's grown somewhat & I'm adding to it daily, so feel free to have a sniff around & let us know what you think & how or what we can do to improve your browsing pleasure, & remember to tell ten of your friends to tell ten of their friends about us. Click on the badge above to see the original site.

Meet TSOS:
Our merry band of brothers got together one Saturday afternoon at Rugby Park, Kilmarnock in 1997 and we've not missed many games since, most of us have seen Scotland on numerous occasions but never on such a regular basis all in all there is a core element who go to most games of around six or seven & if The Sons Of The Sons Of Scotland go then there is quite a wee gang of us hanging around Hampden, so have a look at the photies, who knows maybe you'll recognise someone.....Alba Gu Bráth

Photo Gallery: Updated
 
If, like me, you take your camera with you just about everywhere then I hope you're better organised than I am, in this wee section  you'll find photographs of most of our matches in the last few years plus various Weddings, Birthday Parties, Functions & Events we've been to, if anyone finds a photo they particularly like please ask us before you use it or give credit to the Sons Of Scotland, who knows, if you ask nicely I'll maybe even send you the original full sized version....Alba Gu Bráth

Stirling Castle Legends: New
It was a nice sunny day in this old land that I call home and it was decided that a wee drive would be the order of the day, but where to go? That was the problem, Gourock Highland Games was on or we could go through to Stirling Castle where Historic Scotland were putting on a Scottish legends weekend, Archie Gemmell was no where to be seen by the way!!!..
.Alba Gu Bráth

14th International Fair Fuengirola: New
The fair is officially opened with a parade from the Town Hall to the fairground. Each country has a group in traditional costume, plays traditional music and march behind a member bearing the flag of their country. This caused a wee problem, as the guy in charge wanted the flag of the union, but our guys insisted that if he wanted a Scottish theme, then only the Saltire would be flown. Guess who won!

Mini Kilts May, April: May: New
I get sent an awful lot of weird & wonderful things through the site & recently I got a request for some mini kilted babes!!! So I had a wee look about & came up with these, special thanks to the lovely Bonnybrig' lassies, always up for a laugh. Enjoy the photos & if you have any more, send them in. If you would like any of these photo's removed please get in touch at the usual address...
.Alba Gu Bráth

Men In Kilts April:
I thought it was only fair that if the lads were going to get to see lassies in their mini kilts then the lassies should get to see the lads in theirs, kilts that is, not mini kilts!! Unless there are some strange men out there who like to wear mini kilts!! Enjoy the photos & if you have any more, send them in. If you would like any of these photo's removed please get in touch at the usual address...
.Alba Gu Bráth

Scottish & Celtic Tatz: Updated
In here you will find five galleries of Scottish & Celtic Tatz, the newer ones can be found by clicking the image on the left. Most of these have been sent to us & we'd like to thank everyone for their help in compiling this rather wonderful collection. The one on the left was sent in by Scottish Patriot who's 22 & lives in Arbroath. Both the Saltire and Rampant Lion were done by Judi the Ink Minx in Montrose. SP thanks for the tatz, they're a couple of crackers.
Why not follow his example & send yours in. We'd love to see them so please get in touch & let us know some details about yourself & or the artist so that we can give due credit to the people involved, enjoy!!!....Alba Gu Bráth

Random Stuff : April: May: New
In here you will find allsorts, it's called Random Stuff for a reason, I didn't know what else to do with them!!! Hopefully you'll enjoy your wee look in here, I'd like to think that it brings some kind of light relief in your wee world. If you would like to contribute to this section or indeed any other section of the site then please get in touch, don't forget to check out the volleyball section
....Alba Gu Bráth

Fan Mail: Updated
From time to time we get some fan mail which although we're very grateful for we try not to encourage it,  sometimes it leads to petty jealousies because I get more mail than all the others put together, plus it sometimes leads to stalking, but I've grown out of that now & I promised the police that I wouldn't do it again, however, here are some great contributions from some fans who seem to be quite dedicated followers of the site, not too sure about the gay guys though....Alba Gu Brath

Fixtures & Match Reports: Updated
Plenty of match reports & pictures of all Scotland's  games from 1998 from whence The Sons Of Scotland started. The reports & pictures have been collected from all over the net but a special mention to Loony Alba who were an invaluable source of information for this section, cheers guys, anyway have a wee look & tell us what you remember about these games....Alba Gu Bráth

Scottish Humour:
Everybody needs cheering up now & again especially if you follow Scotland, in here you'll find some old jokes & some new ones that will hopefully put a smile on even the most miserable Scottish face, for example if you were at any of our games under Berti, you're probably suffering from depression & don't even know it, in here you'll find the cure. There are two solutions to your problem, go & see Scotland again under Walter Smith or come in here, this one's cheaper, so have a wee look & hopefully leave wae a wee smile on yer fizzer....Alba Gu Bráth

Archives:
Here you will find stuff that although old,  is still well worth a wee look, if like me you find it hard to throw anything away you might like a rummage through our car boot section of the site, hopefully you'll find something of  interest to you, it's a bit like a jumble sale without the haggling, so go on,  have a rummage...you just never know what is lurking in the deepest darkest corner of this little web-site.

Links:
Here, hopefully,  you will find a lot of sites that may be of interest to you, these are sites that we use daily in our quest to make this website interesting & fun to visit, there's all sorts of  interesting sites to visit, you will find that most of the content in these sites has a mainly Scottish or football theme, there are also  some sites that appeal to our Scottish sense of being, if you would like us to put a link up for your site or any site you think might be of interest, then please get in touch
....Alba Gu Bráth

What's On: Updated
This is our wee way of trying to bring to your attention events that are going on in Scotland that for one reason or another you may not be aware of. In particular we are trying to publicise events that celebrate Scotland's incredible history & culture. If you know of any events going on that you feel is worthy of a mention, please feel free to get in touch with us & we'll include it in our calendar of events
....Alba Gu Bráth

A Bonnie Lass : New
If you visit us regularly you will know that we promote all things Scottish, including good looking lassies!! Well here's a bonnie lass indeed, Ann Marie has just entered this years Miss Scotland contest & she's asked us if we can do our wee bit to help her win, I'm sure she wont need our help but we were only to happy to help if we could. If you'd like to see a Miss Scotland who actually knows about her country & spends her spare time promoting & actually trying to make a difference to our fine country then look no further than Ann Marie. I've met her at countless historical events, commemorations & Scotland games. So let's have this years winner be a truly deserving one, gorgeous, intelligent & as an added bonus, a true Scottish patriot!!....
.Alba Gu Bráth

Big Geordies Column:
I've been having major problems with the site & I apologise unreservedly for the lack of updates. I'm afraid it's out of my hands and frustration doesn't quite cover it.I'm going to be rebuilding the site over the next few months so there may not be any updates for a while but I'll try my best to limit any inconvenience.

Jock Ferguson:
Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce you to Jock Ferguson, an actor who devotes his life promoting all things Scottish. He got in touch with me through the site complimenting us on a job well done and pointing me towards certain historical factors I should explore, namely The Picts and William Wallace in more detail. After several communications with him I decided to ask if I could do a wee feature on him which he happily agreed to do. As you read this article you will hopefully get an idea of what Jock is trying to instil in all of us. I was inspired by his passion and devotion to his country's history and culture, I think you will be to click here to see Pro Libertas
....Alba Gu Bráth

Ron Henderson:
My Lords Ladies & Gentlemen I'd like you introduce you to "Ron Henderson", a guy who I got in touch with through "Big Jock Ferguson" my life has been enriched by his fervent comments and his obvious passion for his country's history and tradition. Once you've met Ron you cannot fail to get caught up in his obvious enthusiasm for his beloved Alba, best of all he is keeping one of our truly Pictish arts alive, Stone Carving. Ron reproduces, perhaps on a smaller scale, wonderful authentic reproductions of stone carvings found all over Scotland from the Islands to the central belt. This little piece is in honour of a man who keeps our Pictish traditions ALIVE!!!

Webstones:
Our good friend Ron Henderson has set up home here beside us at the P.T.A. Towers, it's a wee bit cramped but I'm sure we'll get by, he'll be with us
until normal service is resumed on his own site, so a big welcome to Ron & hopefully he's not a bed wetter!!! To see Ron's film "Foundations Of Stone"  Click here Part 1, Part 2. Click here to get in touch with Ron & click here to see some of Ron's amazing work
....Alba Gu Bráth

Rex Pictorum: Story Of The Picts
Welcome to our attempt here at The Sons Of Scotland to introduce you, the good old folk of Scotland & beyond to our forefathers The Picts, the original inhabitants of Scotland and the same people from whom a great many of us are descended. These were the people who took on the Romans and caused them to build two walls to keep these fierce warriors out. We owe a lot to the Picts. They were the ones who gave us the Saltire Flag (probably the oldest flag in Europe) and who controlled this bit of land and defended its ancient freedom for over 800 years. If you want to learn where Scotland REALLY begins click here.
....Alba Gu Bráth

Scottish History: Updated
I knew very little about the rich & varied history of our country until a few years ago when I started reading about William Wallace & it all started from there, I still don't know as much as I would like to know , but I know more now than I used to know then, so here is my attempt to give you a little bit of knowledge on this wonderful country we call home. I have deliberately tried to keep each episode short & sweet, something to tingle your historical taste buds rather than fill you up with a very large chewy slice of historical pie.

Andrew de Moray:
In the month of March 1297, young Andrew de Moray, only recently married, escaped from imprisonment by Edward I in England. His father, Sir Andrew de Moray, and his uncle were still held in the Tower of London, along with many other Scottish knights who had earlier shown a tendency to revolt, and had been captured and taken to England as assurance against further uprisings. He headed back to the family lands in Moray, and raised the standard of revolt....Alba Gu Bráth

The Disappearance Of The IX Legion:
When miners were levelling the ground to build Bridgeness Miners Welfare Club ( to be used for social events and dances ), about 1919, a Roman graveyard was uncovered. When the graves were opened by Officials of the Scottish National Museum, they were found to contain the skeletons of Roman soldiers and numbers of coins and other articles. The coffins being made out of 2 inch thick slabs of stone were too heavy to transport and therefore still lie beneath Bridgeness Miners Welfare Club to this day. I think the Caledonians would have approved.....Alba Gu Bráth

Dunaverty Massacre 1647:
If you're ever lucky enough to be down in the Mull of Kintyre see if you can manage a visit to Dunaverty, site of the ancient fortified Dun of the Cenel Gabran in the 6th century and probably inhabited long before this by the indigenous tribe of the region the Epidi. But Dunaverty has witnessed one of the more gruesome massacres in our history and probably a worse atrocity committed on Clan Donald than Glencoe, 45 years later...Alba Gu Bráth

On The Trail Of David R. Ross:
I've long been a fan of David R. Ross' writing but had not read this book until a lovely lady recommended it to me while I was down at Cliftonville as a must read. I followed her advice & bought it. Based on his extensive research and experience, you're taken on an historical and geographic tour around Scotland that he obviously loves so much. In the introduction of Desire Lines, he writes. "I’m just an ordinary Scot who has a deep love for my country, its landscape, its history, and for the future of its people." He manages to bring every nook and cranny of Scotland to life in a manner that sets both tourists and inhabitants on a path of discovery. I've already started mine & will update you all on a regular basis of my own personal voyage of discovery....Alba Gu Bráth

Albannach Print :
If you visit us regularly you will have seen Albannach feature quite heavily at a lot of the events that we're involved with. Albannach are not just another Scottish 'Pipes & Drums' band, their style of music is exciting, energetic and enchanting and they promise to leave you begging for more. That's why celebrated Scottish artist Duncan Brown has commissioned this wonderful print in honour of the excellent work that the band do in promoting our heritage & culture far & wide & who better to do it than Duncan who promotes our wonderful country through his artwork. I already have my print & the quality is second to none. Duncan Brown is one of our most talented artists & it's fitting that he be the one that did this portrait of one of Scotland's most talented bands....
.Alba Gu Bráth

"Rab" The Targe Maker:
I love hearing of guys who like to keep Scottish traditions alive & here's one tradition that's an art form in itself. "Rab" The Targe Maker, is an incredibly talented guy who will make just about any design you would like. I've seen some of Rab's work at close hand & it's wonderful. Click here for some great targes....Alba Gu Bráth

Scottish Targe Maker:
Malcolm McNeill aka the Scottish Targemaker, lives in Argyll, hisy workshop is located in the village of Glenbranter in the heart of Argyll's National Forest Park where he was born and raised. He produces beautiful hand-crafted Targes to the highest quality in a traditional finish using treated deer and cow hide and deer fur all from the hills of Argyll. Just like the Targemaker, everything is made in Argyll Hills.His targes are designed and dedicated to the upkeep and memory of all the Clansmen, women and children who died in the battles of Scotland, and the wars of independence....Alba Gu Bráth

Trips To Teba:
If you're a regular on this site you might know that my hero is The Good Sir James, or "The Black Douglas" as he is better known. He died at the hands of The Moors in Teba, Spain, while taking Bruce's heart to the Crusades. I've always wanted to visit Teba & was surprised when I got this email from Tom who hails from Paisley but now lives in Spain & is trying to get this venture off the ground. He is currently in the process of getting himself set up for 2008. Meanwhile have a look at what his trip entails....Alba Gu Bráth

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