From the Ballad of Glencoe: Oh, cruel was the snow that sweeps Glencoe  And covers the grave o’ Donald.  Oh, cruel was the foe that raped Glencoe  And murdered the house of MacDonald I’ll just say it, I love melancholy songs.   I love to…

On our second evening in Scotland, we attended a dinner theater in Edinburgh with our tour group.  It was a great opportunity to get to know our fellow travelers and also provided a prime chance to sample haggis, a savory pudding containing sheep heart, liver,…