Posted on 06/25/2014 4:03:56 AM PDT by the scotsman
'A SIMPLE wreath-laying ceremony was staged to commemorate the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn yesterday as the Scottish Government declared the event had helped inspire the nation’s “psyche”.
A handful of visitors watched a ceremony at the spot Robert the Bruce is said to have planted his standard the night before he led his troops into battle.
However, more than 15,000 people are expected to flock to the site, on the outskirts of Stirling, this weekend for a series of dramatic re-enactments and a “celebration” of Scottish culture and history.
Ten children with roots from different parts of the UK, including England and Wales, took part in the ceremony, which was carried out following a procession – led by a sole drummer – from the new £9.1 million visitor centre to the historic rotunda monument.'
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Last I heard the Scott’s home rule government is even more socialist.
Yes, I heard that too.
Does not impress me.
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