{"product_id":"9781910745007-ultimate-guide-to-being-scottish","title":"The Ultimate Guide to Being Scottish","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEssential reading for Scots everywhere, and for non-Scots with Scottish spouses, lovers, colleagues, friends or foes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClark McGinn knows all about the pride that glints in the eyes of those with even a small percentage of tartan in the blood. But what exactly puts it there, and how do you know whether you’re a true Scot at heart (if not under your kilt)? And above all, how do you get a share in the action even if you’re not a Scot?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lighthearted yet thoroughly researched book examines the great things about being Scottish: Hogmanay, Burns Night, Up Helly Aa, the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Hallowe’en and (the only one not celebrated in Scotland) Tartan Day – getting the most out of the big Scottish party occasions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeilidhs, Highland dancing and The Royal Caledonian Ball – how to put your best foot forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe National Spirit – the history of whisky Munros, monuments and midges – how to survive the great Scottish countryside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e.and a great deal else, from a potted history of Scotia’s monarchs to deep-fried Mars bars to the bits of Auld Lang Syne nobody can remember.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55264294863222,"sku":"9781910745007","price":9.18,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36357313_48110353-a707-4295-8618-bc77d9f7a72f.jpg?v=1759443167","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781910745007-ultimate-guide-to-being-scottish","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}