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Month: December 2023

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  • Historic greetings – Christmas cards from our archives

    22 December 2023, Archives, Scottish Traditions
  • A snowy photo of a path between two barbed wire fences leading up to a large mound. The mound has a rectangular dark entrance at its foot. All surfaces are covered in snow, with many footprints on the path leading up to the snow-covered mound.

    The Winter Solstice in Historic Scotland

    21 December 2023, History, Site Stories
  • Pantomime in Scotland

    18 December 2023, Archives
  • A drawing of a paddle steamer with the name "Comet" on its bow. There are large paddles on the ide of the boat, and a chimney in the middle which is belching out black smoke. A sail adds extra power. Various passengers and crew are shown standing on deck.

    Henry Bell, Helensburgh and The Comet

    15 December 2023, Heritage, Maritime History

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