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At The Capital Scot you will find information about Scottish heritage, Scotland, and organizations and events of interest to Scots and Scots-at-heart living and working in the Washington, D.C. area.  You will access links to information about Scottish places of interest, Scotland's history, clans, societies, book reviews, the Reformation in Scotland, the Scottish Literary Forum, a variety of articles, Scottish holidays, and genealogy research.  See more information about this non-commercial site at "About".

Readers of The Capital Scot are encouraged to sign the petition for formal recognition of National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month.

Last update: 07/05/09       Features of the Week       Not Necessarily Scottish      

Features of the Week - -

New Articles this Week:        

The Queen
    Queen to make battlefield 'first':  The Queen is visiting Culloden Battlefield and the £140m Glendoe hydro power scheme in the Highlands.  She is the first British monarch to set foot on the battlefield - the site of the Jacobite defeat of 1746.
    Queen marks decade of devolution:  The Queen has marked the 10th anniversary of Scottish devolution by visiting the Holyrood parliament.
    Holyrood stage marks decade of drama:  The Queen met children who were celebrating their 10th birthdays.
    Queen Elizabeth II meets members of the public after attending a service at Cannongate Church in Edinburgh.

Odds 'n' Ends
    Drink killing twice as many Scots:  Alcohol may have caused the death of twice as many Scots as previously thought, an NHS study has found.
    Scots 'want an independence vote':  An opinion poll commissioned by BBC Scotland has shown a clear majority (58%) of Scots want a referendum on independence next year.
    'Oldest Scot' dies at age of 108:  A woman believed to be the oldest person in Scotland has died at the age of 108.
    Sales drop for drinks firm Diageo:  Drinks giant Diageo has announced sales were down 7% in the three months to the end of March.  The company, which has its headquarters in Edinburgh, said markets around the world had weakened, with sales sharply down in Russia.  Diageo, whose brands include Guinness, Smirnoff Vodka and Johnnie Walker whisky, said the fall was also down to planned stock reductions in the US.
    Flight clocks 90-year milestone:  Look back on the 90th anniversary of the epic Scottish transatlantic airship crossing.
    Joys of National Health

Photos
    Your Pictures of Scotland: 19 Jun - 26 Jun  Click each photo to browse gallery.  [This is now a weekly feature on BBC News.]
    A bird of prey takes to the air at the Scottish Parliament to help deter pigeons from roosting.  The hawks and falcons will be flown regularly at different times of the day.

New and Updated Items:
Reminders     Events (September 5-6, Virginia Scottish Games)     Events (October 16, Whisky Live On The Docks 2009)      Events (October 10 - Anne Arundel Scottish Highland Games)     Events (October 11 - Gaelic Storm Concert)
New  Events (Adult Class in Highland Dance)    Events (July 9-12 Grandfather Mountain Highland Games    

Regular Weekly Articles:      *National Scots, Scots-Irish Heritage Month      Scottish Holidays and Anniversaries      The current Scottish Snippets  [updated biweekly]      Significant Scottish Heritage Events in Scotland

Not Necessarily Scottish - -

General Interest

The Smithsonian Vietnamese American Heritage Exhibit is coming back to the Washington D.C. metro area.  The exhibit will be hosted at the Eden Center shopping plaza in Falls Church, Virginia from June 20 to August 30.

Sight Unseen presents work by the most accomplished blind photographers in the world.  It is the first major museum exhibition on a rich subject full of paradox and revelation.  This exhibition occupies the ground zero of photography.

Kids in the House:  Use this interactive site to help children learn about the United States House of Representatives, the Office of the Clerk, and their roles in lawmaking. Also find historical material on important House events, historical figures, and works of art in the House; take a tour of the U.S. Capitol complex, the House chamber, and Statuary Hall; play games; and more. From the Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives.

War grave officially identified :  One of the youngest British men to be killed while serving his country in World War II is to be honoured on the 68th anniversary of his death.

NASA Photos - NASA's mission is to pioneer the future in space exploration, scientific discovery and aeronautics research.   Subscribe to the Image of the Day Gallery:  Go to Subscriptions and make your choices.  It's free.
    This week - Crescent Earth
    A Super-Efficient Particle Accelerator:  This remnant of an exploded star may be the one observed in 185 AD by Chinese astronomers.  By studying it, astronomers gained a better understanding of new details about the role of supernova remnants as the Milky Way's super-efficient particle accelerators.

Genealogy Related

July - The Gen-Gen DNA Group will not meet in July.

Community Involvement  

VIP Dances has been bringing singles over 30 together in the Northern Virginia area since 1995 who enjoy dancing and socializing in a relaxed atmosphere.  No membership is required.

The Amadeus Concerts:  Dedicated to enhancing the enjoyment, understanding, and accessibility of fine music in Northern Virginia.  Under the direction of Artistic and Executive Director A. Scott Wood, our concert series features professional musicians performing solo, ensemble, and orchestral works.  We also present education and outreach programs designed to reach new audiences.

The YMCA in Reston is looking for host families this summer for camp counselors coming over from England and Scotland.  Please see the attached brochure for details.

The Fairfax Community Calendar lists monthly and special events as well as courses, etc.

The Library of Congress 2009 Concerts and Events

Sir Alexander Gray (1882-1968) Scotland:  This is my country, the land that begat me.  These windy spaces are surely my own.  And those who toil here In the sweat of their faces are flesh of my flesh, and bone of my bone.

A favorite quote from fiction:  "I am Connor Macleod of the Clan Macleod.  I was born in the year 1518 in Glenfinnan on the shores of Loch Schiel.  I cannot die.  I am immortal."  (From the movie The Highlander)

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The Capital Scot ® is published by Jim MacGregor, FSA Scot, a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland

The Capital Scot ® is published in loving memory of Almut MacGregor (1940-2009) who encouraged Jim to be The Capital Scot