Oh What A Night!!!

Howdy. I’m still buzzing after a great night of mingling with fellow Scots last night. The fab Scottish village opened up in Central Station. You really do have to pop by if you can. Last night, there were whisky cocktails, traditional performers, a fashion show and loads of stands for people to find out everything about Scotland and their ancestry. I met so many people including Jonathan Mills, new Director of the Edinburgh International Festival who it must be said has lined up an amazing array of talent for this years festival. He really is bringing the arts to the people and making it accessible to all. Pick up a brochure in the Scottish Village or check out the website (www.eif.co.uk).

It was an evening of firsts for me and many others, I got to see the very first tartan tee shirt. I know what you are thinking…unbelievable…but true I saw it. I even took a pic. Modeling it here, we have the owner of the company Michael Gordon. So if you want a tee shirt in your clan colours, Michael is your man. www.tartanshirts.co.uk.

I also got to see the first ever organic knitted jumper made with 100% natural colours - no artificial colours, (like Wholefoods!). I know what you are thinking….how did they find a grey and brown sheep….but they did. I don’t think that the jumper came from the same sheep though. I hope not. The poor sheep would have had a terrible time at school. This unique jumper came with a lovely kilt. The entire outfit is the brainchild of the lovely Teresa from Thistle and Broom and Howie, the kilt God. I also met Andrew who ships in live langoustines from Scotland to New York every day. He and his better half Anne, specialize in fresh Scottish produce. Last night they had samples of their salmon. Yum. www.scottishgourmetusa.com

While I was enjoying the festivities in Central Station, Morag got a guided tour of the town by Chuck (yellow taxi). They took in all the sights and then Chuck took Morag to the fabled Greenwich Village. It was a clear night, so they could see the stars. Morag is keen on astronomy and showed Chuck the plough and the big bear. Chuck told Morag the story of how he once saw a big bear. Morag liked the way Chuck said bear. I don’t want to start rumours or anything…but I think love may be blossoming.

I promised some pics from yesterday’s festivities…..so here is a selection.

Tonight we are all meeting at the St Andrews Bar and then we are off to see the RD Laing play. Living is a social whirlwind! Should be good. Morag and Chuck are going to the drive through.

Yours aye,

Tam