What are some interesting Scottish (bride) and Swedish (groom) wedding traditions? [more inside]
posted on Jul 24, 2008 - 7 answers

Hello. Does anybody recall the title or the rest of this scrap of probably Robert Burns poetry? goes something like: "... nor duke that ye dined with yester'een. A crab louse is still but (or yet) a crab (or louse) tho' perched on the c*** of a (or o' a) queen." I would like to know for a friend who is writing a book on Scottish nationalism. Thanks!
posted on Dec 20, 2007 - 8 answers

AustinMusicFilter: I need a CD by a group called Samba Thistle. And can't find it anywhere online. [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 5 answers

Who started the idea that fantasy dwarves have a Scottish burr? [more inside]
posted on Oct 4, 2007 - 14 answers

can you suggest a scottish-ish poem for my gorgie daughter's naming ceremony? [more inside]
posted on Sep 20, 2007 - 4 answers

Last night in a pub here in northern Thailand I had the pleasure of meeting a gentleman from the county of Ross and Cromarty in Scotland. He wore a ring on the face of which was the number 2 1/2 and on the sides of which were displayed a thistle. When I enquired as to their meaning he declined to tell me and said, moreover, that I would not be able to find out. The usual Google searches have not been helpful. Could a good Scotsman among the Metafilter hive enlighten me?
posted on Jul 20, 2007 - 78 answers

Does anyone know how to say "Family Man" in Scottish Gaelic? [more inside]
posted on Mar 30, 2007 - 4 answers

How to woo a Scottish/Irish boy.. are there tricks or sexual customs I should know? What is he used to from the local girls? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 42 answers

Help me find the right sword to wear to my dad's wedding. [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2006 - 22 answers

I'm supposed to be best man in a wedding for someone whose family is getting bent out of shape about me wearing my family's tartan because his family and mine never got along. Are there rules for this sort of thing? [more inside]
posted on May 22, 2005 - 34 answers