You are Glaswegian if:

1. Ye can properly pronounce McConnochie, Ecclefechan, Milngavie,
Sauchiehall, St Enoch, Auchtermuchty and Aufurfuksake.

2. Ye actually like deep fried battered pizza fae the chippie.

3. Ye get four seasons in wan day.

4. Ye canny pass a chip/kebab shop withoot sleverin when yer blootert.

5. Ye kin fall about pished withoot spilling yer drink.

6. Ye see people wear shell suits with burberry accessories -
pure class!

7. Ye measure distance in minutes.

8. Ye kin understaun Rab C Nesbitt and know characters just like him, in yer
ain family.

9. Ye go tae Saltcoats cos ye think it is like gaun tae the ocean.

10. Ye kin make hael sentences jist wae sweer wurds.

11. Ye know whit haggis is made ae and stull like eating it.

12. Somedy ye know his used a fitba schedule tae plan thur wedding day
date.

13. You've been at a wedding and fitba scores are announced in the
Church/Chapel.

14. Ye urny surprised tae find curries, pizzas, kebabs, fish n
chips, irn bru,fags and nappies all in the wan shop.

15. Yer holiday home at the seaside has calor gas under it.

16. A big flash car has a ned at the wheel.

17. Ye know irn-bru is a hangover cure.

18. Ye learnt tae sweer afore ye learnt tae dae sums.

19. Ye actually understand this and yurr gonnae send it tae yer pals

20. Finally, you are 100% Glaswegian if you have ever said/heard
these words...

how's it hingin
clatty
boggin
cludgie
pished
get it up ye
wee beasties
arse bandit
amurny
away an bile yer heid
peely-wally
humphey backit
Ba'-heid
baw bag
dubble nuggit

Torosay Castle is a castle located in the Isle of Mull, and the location of a “priceless” champagne discovery.

Since 1984 Torosay Castle has been considered to be the clan headquarters of the Guthrie Clan. This is understandably a relatively recent occurrence with regards to Scottish history, but Torosay Castle is also not a significantly aged building. The construction of the building was completed in 1858 and came into the possession of the Guthrie Clan in 1865 (it was not until the sale of Guthrie Castle that Torosay Castle was treated as the seat of Clan Guthrie).

The design of Torosay Castle was created by David Bryce under the commission of John Campbell of Possil. technically the style of Torosay Castel is Scottish Baronial. The castle features 60 individual rooms and is currently used as private home and retreat. The grounds of Torosay Castle are 49,000 square meters in size and are predominantly gardens. There are also 19 statues in the style of Italian sculptor Antonio Bonazza on the grounds, these are considered to be exemplary examples of such art outside of Italy.

Torosay Castle was the location to the discovery of the oldest intact bottle of Veuve Clicquot champagne, dated 1893. Due to the fact that the bottle, and presumably its contents, is still in perfect condition, it is now on display in Reims, France. It is regarded is being “priceless” by experts in the field.

Slains Castle is a ruined castle in Cruden Bay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland.

The Slains Castle of which the ruins of can be seen today is often referred to as the “new Slains Castle”. This is on account of there having been another castle earlier under the same name, although it was destroyed in 1594. The new Slains Castle, or the current one, was built in 1597 by Francis Hay, the 9th Earl of Erroll. The original destroying of Slains Castle came about as a result of the Hays family participation in an uprising against James VI, in 1594.

Slains Castle, under popular local belief, is said to have been an inspiration for Bram Stoker and his book, Dracula. Local tales have it that while Stoker was staying in the area, he was told of a local castle. Upon seeing Slains Castle he is said to have described it as the “Castle of the dead”. This has never officially been acknowledged b Bram Stoker himself.
Slains Castle was held by the Slains family between 1597 and 1916, but financial woe forced them to put the castle up for sale. It was purchased by Sir John Ellerman, but by 1925 he had given up on any hope of fully restoring the Castle and ordered its roof be removed, so as to avoid paying taxes on it being a functional castle. These last actions saw the castle fall into a serious state of disrepair and eventually, degradation to the point of ruin. Currently, Slains Castle is beyond the scope of any conceivable use and is officially recorded to be a ruin. It is currently a Class B listed site with Historic Scotland.

Historic Scotland is an executive agency, powered by the Scottish Government which is officially charged with the care of historic monuments in Scotland.

Historic Scotland, on its own websites states the following, in regards to its primary function:

Historic Scotland was created as an agency in 1991 and was attached to the Scottish Executive Education Department, which embraces all aspects of the cultural heritage, in May 1999. As part of the Scottish Government, Historic Scotland is directly accountable to the Scottish Ministers for safeguarding the nation's built heritage, and promoting its understanding and enjoyment.

Historic Scotland was preceded by Ancient Monuments Division of the Ministry of Works and the Scottish Development Department. It has been noted that since the creation of Historic Scotland in 1991, the number of events run at the Historic Scotland sites has increased markedly. It also seems that this is done with an expressed goal of attracting younger audience participation. There has also been an expansion of hospitality services, allowing some sites to host the likes of weddings and events.

Historic Scotland has sister organizations throughout the United Kingdom. These are English Heritage in England, the Environmental and Heritage Service in Ireland and Cadw in Wales. Membership in Historic Scotland, which itself can entail free entry into Historic Scotland sites, allows for equally reduced prices to visit other United Kingdom sites.

Edzell Castle is a castle in Angus, best known for its walled garden.

As with many ancient Scottish castles, Edzell Castle has seen a number of incarnations and rebuilds. Originally Edzell Castle was constructed in a motte and bailey design structure. The castle itself, therefore, was found on a raised mound of earth, called a motte. This was intended to be a defensive feature. The earth for the raised mound is dug from a ditch that surrounds the motte. Nearby a bailey, or courtyard, would also have been found.

While it is known that Edzell Castle has been rebuilt and its original location is no longer used, further knowledge is in part based on speculation, due to the nature of the record keeping of the time. Also, as the castle is no longer in use and ahs fallen into ruin, it is more difficult to determine its exact nature or history.

Edzell Castle is located roughly eight kilometers north of Brechin, Angus, Scotland. It was constructed on the site of the now non-existent village of Edzell. It was built some time in the 12th century by the 9th Earl of Crawford, David Lindsay. It is recorded to be the original seat of power for the Abbot family. The castle did not serve any significant role in the conflicts of Scotland, except for once being occupied by the forces of Oliver Cromwell. As such, Edzell Castle is known for its gardens and surrounding sculptures.

While a garden like that in Edzell Castle was not necessarily unusual for its time period, this one is unique in the fact that it has survived to this day. It is a rectangular (52 x 44 meter) enclosure with a circular garden on the inside. Recessed within the walls of enclosure lie 21 statues representing planetary deities, liberal arts and cardinal virtues.

Castle Rattray is currently in ruins and buried underneath a sand dunes.

Castle Rattray is located in Rattray, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. In its original location Castle Rattray was located upon the banks of an estuary, which at that point entered the sea. The exact location was Castlehill, although this reference no longer applies as shifting sand patterns have moved the coastline significantly.

Castle Rattray went through many construction incarnations in its lifetime, these were brought about either from upgrades from owners or as a result of destruction.Castle Rattray was originally built between 1100 AD and 1200 AD. Its primary building material was timber.

By 1270, Castle Rattray, under the ownership of William Comyn, had been upgraded to a heavier defensive position, it was called a “castle strengthening program”. This was accompanied by the construction of a “fine manor house” with a “fine timber framed hall”.

Castle Rattray is thought to have been either wholly or at least partially destroyed during the Harrying of Buchan, and most probably destroyed finally by the forces of Robert the Bruce.

Castle Rattray was then reconstructed in a completely stone form and given back to the Comyn family. This continued until 1720 at which point the castle was buried in sand. There are two accounts of what the cause could have been. The least likely is that it was buried intentionally as a result of plague, this is not widely accepted. Typically though, the idea that a sandstorm of unusual strength buried the castle is believed. Some beliefs hold that it was due to a “godless set” were gambling inside the castle on Sabbath, and were buried alive.

Currently Rattray Castle is located one mile away from the waterline due to the sandstorm.

The Caledonian Canal is a canal in Scotland that connects the east and west coast of Scotland.

The Caledonian Canal stretches roughly 100 kilometers across Scotland. Of its entirety, the Caledonian Canal consists of over 2 two thirds naturally formed waterways, as opposed to being constructed. The canal begins on the east coast of Scotland at the Beauly Firth in Inverness. The other end is on the west coast at the Loch Linnhe sea loch near Corpach.
The Caledonian Canal runs through a number of lakes in the Scottish Great Glean region, as such it utilizes a number of lochs in its course. These are Loch Dochfour, Loch Ness, Loch Oich, and Loch Lochy.

Construction of the Caledonian Canal was initiated in 1803 and completed in 1822. The total cost of the construction was £840,000. It was upgraded in 1847 and made deeper, to allow heavier ships to utilize it. The Caledonian Canal has 29 locks along its length, along with four aqueducts and ten bridges.

The Caledonian Canal primarily attracts recreational users now. It has never experienced fantastic commercial success as prior to its upgrade it was too shallow for some boats and was too small for the ships of the time afterwards. The presence of a railway connection between its destinations also made the use of the Caledonian Canal as an optional alternative as opposed to the only solution. Currently, the Canal is operated by British Waterways.

Gillespie, Kidd & Coia was an architectural firm in Scotland, responsible for heavily influencing architecture even to this day.

Gillspei, Kidd & Coia, by contemporary accounts is regarded for its influential use of modernist, almost brutalist design principals. There most famous works comes from the 1957-1987 period, in the time when Isi Metzstein, Andy MacMillan were heading the company.

In their most famous period Gillespie, Kidd & Coia were commissioned to design a number of prominent building around Scotland, and in fact, all over the United Kingdom. One of the ost famous amongst these is the St. Peter’s Seminary, which although has been awarded numerous prizes recognizing its uniqueness and style, is now demolished.

Gillespie, Kidd & Coia are also responsible for a number of churches like St Mary's,Bo'ness, now demolished, St Joseph's, Faifley, Our Lady of Good Counsel, Dennistoun, St Benedict's,Easterhouse, St. Paul's, St Charles, North Kelvinside, St Mary of the Angels, St Bride's, St Patricks, Kilsyth, and Sacred Heart.

Gillespie, Kidd & Coia are also responsible for a number of university designs around the United Kingdom. The first was “The Lawns” student residence at the University of Hull. Wadham College was the next one, with two building extensions being commissioned. Robinson College is the most significant of the three, the commission being won in 1974 in an competition. The whole of the college was designed by Gellespie, Kidd & Coia.

St. Peter’s Seminary is an abandoned building in Scotland, which is regarded by some groups as a very significant architectural site.

St. Peter’s Seminary is located north of Cardross, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Due to the nature of the fact that it was originally a seminary used for training priests, the building itself is rather remote. The construction of the building was commenced in 1961 and completed in 1966. It is said that due to the shifting view on training by the Roman Catholic Church, the utility of St. Peter’s Seminary was already minimal at the time of its completion. It was closed and use of it ceased in 1980.

St. Peter’s Seminary was designed by the firm of Gillespie, Kidd and Coia. The building done in a character very similar to that which made them famous. Specifically this refers to a Modernist, almost Brutalist style with heavy influences from Le Corbusier (or Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris).

St. Peter’s Seminary is considered by many to be a very important building, in terms of architecture. This stems predominately from its unique architecture. It is a A-listed building according to Historic Scotland. According to the International Working Party for Documentation and Conservation of Buildings, Sites and Neighborhoods of the Modern Movement (or DOCOMOMO, for short), the St. Peter’s Seminary is a “building of world significance”.

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