I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard someone call Scotland “bonnie” and wondered if they actually knew what they were saying. Turns out, most of us do it on autopilot (myself included, until I looked this up). Quick Answer: Why Is Scotland Called Bonnie? Bonnie is a Scots word meaning beautiful, attractive, or pleasing. […]
Author Archives: Two Scots Abroad
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Dumbledore’s grave filming location is a small island called Eilean Na Moine, sitting in Loch Eilt in the Scottish Highlands. It was used in the Harry Potter films as the burial site of Albus Dumbledore, known in the Wizarding World as the White Tomb. There is no actual grave on the island. The scenes were digitally composited with footage […]
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Scotland has close to 800 islands. Fewer than 100 are inhabited. Deciding which ones to actually visit can feel genuinely overwhelming, especially if you’ve spent three weeks building a spreadsheet of options like I definitely did not do (I did). This guide cuts through the noise and covers the best Scottish islands to visit based on what […]
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Choosing the best Caribbean island for families depends on what kind of chaos you’re willing to embrace. Do you want all-inclusive resorts where someone else deals with the snacks? Beaches calm enough that you’re not in a constant state of toddler-retrieval panic? Or actual things to do when everyone gets bored of sand? I’ve looked at what […]
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Quick Answer The official term for people from Edinburgh is Dunediner, derived from Dunedin, the city’s historical name, which itself comes from the Scottish Gaelic “Dun Eideann.” In practice, almost nobody uses it. Edinburgher is the most commonly suggested everyday term, but even that lacks universal acceptance. There is no single demonym that everyone agrees on. The “Official” Term: Dunediner […]