Scotland has made several notable contributions to the world of sports, including golf, curling, and the high jump. In our continuing series on All Things Scottish, preparing for next month’s release of Myrtle Hardcastle Mysteries Book 5, Myrtle, Means, and Opportunity, we’re taking a look back at one particular aspect of Scotland’s sporting history—the Highland Games!
We are just a few weeks away from Myrtle’s big Scottish adventure! Myrtle Hardcastle Mysteries Book 5, Myrtle, Means, and Opportunity comes out on October 24. Today we’re getting in the spirit with a collection of images of young Scots from the era. Enjoy!
In the US and Canada, the first Monday in September is Labor Day, the unofficial end of summer vacation (even if you’ve been back in school for weeks already). Acorns are falling, pumpkin spice is in the air, and we’re all looking forward to sweater season (even if it’s still 95 degrees out). But as this Labor Day weekend winds down, let’s have a look at a fascinating 19th century landmark in the history of labor reform—and the crucial role played by some brave girls.