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12 May 563 - St Columba and 12 companions crossed the sea from Ireland and landed on the island of Iona. Columba will found an Abbey on Iona and begin spreading the word of Christianity to the Pictish tribes in the north of Scotland. (1/2)

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2022-05-12

Gold-Tree and Silver-Tree (Craobh-Oir agus Craobh-Airgid): a Gaelic tale from Scotland. A king had a wife, Silver-Tree, and a daughter, Gold-Tree. One day they walked by a pond, and Silver-Tree asked a trout if she were the most beautiful queen in the world.

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2022-05-10

The tale “Lasair Gheug, the King of Ireland’s Daughter” is a version of the international wonder tale most commonly known as “Snow White,” but it contains many elements which identify it as specific to Gaelic Scotland.

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2022-05-10

Birthday in the park: Jemima Blackburn (nee Wedderburn) 1823-1909, Scottish painter whose work illustrated rural life in 19th-century Scotland........https://t.co/WKJu9fk4q9

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2022-05-01

Hi , we're a Franco-Scottish writer and artist duo based in We make graphic novels and illustrations and here's our new portfolio (art by Sandra): https://t.co/bFiKuJx8Ym

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2022-04-29

This podcast on Spotify is so informative about the witch hunt era in Scotland. Thank you, for this recommendation.

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2022-04-26

Thanks for the tag Bard!

Hello new people! I’m Sam 👋 a hobby artist from Scotland. I have no idea what I’m doing, but I’m enjoying the process!

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2022-04-18

It’s raining here in Patagonia. So this morning, I bring you to The Old Man Of Storr in Scotland. I decided to rent a car, sleep at the trailhead & hike alone at night. Arriving at the summit, I remember thinking that this scene reminded me of the painting “Starry Night” by VVG.

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2022-04-15

🌞 Happy Book Birthday! My copy of this lovely book is en route to Scotland. I hope it brings some sunshine too! Have a fab day, Team 🌞

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2022-04-14


I'm Natasha, a freelance artist based in Glasgow, Scotland. Currently looking for work!
Into fantasy illustration and character/creature design!
My usual tools are photoshop, pencil, watercolour and sometimes ink.

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2022-04-13



Hi everyone! I'm Alberto, freelancer illustrator based in Scotland.

I love painting creatures and fantasy stuff, but I've worked for many different projects. Hopefully one day I'll get to work for

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2022-04-12

😊 ah Nessie is shy that’s for sure. I do sell Nessie earrings (under the children’s section (although many customers buy them for themselves).
They are not made by me due to the law about jewellery for children but are designed and made in Scotland.
https://t.co/GDWaOArE1p

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2022-04-12

10/30. Theme: Air

Photo ref I took from a trip to Scotland. Also I did 10 of these already WOW

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2022-04-10

You wake up and you're a Scottie dog all the way from Bonnie Scotland. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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2022-04-08

In Scottish folklore kelpies are malevolent, shape-shifting water spirits that take the form of black horses and haunt lochs and rivers throughout Scotland. They are sometimes said to take the form of beautiful women in order to lure men to their deaths.

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2022-04-05

I’ve a lot of work to do today… not forgetting trying to get my products ready for this weekends markets.#OorPatts.com
1: Westies for the love of Scotland. https://t.co/Ui5LTcUz9y
2: Scottie Dogs https://t.co/o5LgzlWN0X
3: bloomers
4: Seaside. https://t.co/XsblWt0hte

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2022-04-01

Since I got quite a bunch of new followers in the last couple of day (welcome!) it's a good moment to introduce myself. My name is Alberto and I'm an illustrator based in Scotland. I make custom tokens and proxies for MTG. Check them out here: https://t.co/HT59D5gWvz

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2022-03-31

Because the sea isn’t always blue.

I’ve been busy preparing the studio for visitors and teaching people how to paint.

I’m on the stunning NC500 route in Scotland. If you are passing drop me a line to arrange a studio visit, or a Painting Experience. I would love to see you 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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2022-03-30

Late to the party and it'll probably get lost anyway, but whatever. I'm Krisztina, fine art graduate/artist based in Scotland. These days I mostly do digital paintings, more landscape and nature inspired pieces while still sticking to my abstract style

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2022-03-29