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The scenic Lowlands village of '''Shotts''' is "one of Scotland's fairest prospects" according to local resident and current national bard, Lord Walter Scott IV (great grandson of the [[Walter Scott|original poet]]), and the ten-time winner of the fiercely fought "Lanarkshire in Bloom" contest. The surrounding hills, known as the bings, are common destinations for daytrippers from as far away as Fauldhouse and Harthill. | The scenic Lowlands village of '''Shotts''' is "one of Scotland's fairest prospects" according to local resident and current national bard, Lord Walter Scott IV (great grandson of the [[Walter Scott|original poet]]), and the ten-time winner of the fiercely fought "Lanarkshire in Bloom" contest. The surrounding hills, known as the bings, are common destinations for daytrippers from as far away as Fauldhouse and Harthill. | ||
| − | The Shotts and Dykehead Pipe Band has won the World Pipe Band championship on a number of occasions. | + | The Shotts and Dykehead Pipe Band has won the World Pipe Band championship on a number of occasions.[[http://www.sdcpb.com/]] |
[[Category:Scottish Towns and Cities]] | [[Category:Scottish Towns and Cities]] | ||
Revision as of 14:01, April 27, 2007
The scenic Lowlands village of Shotts is "one of Scotland's fairest prospects" according to local resident and current national bard, Lord Walter Scott IV (great grandson of the original poet), and the ten-time winner of the fiercely fought "Lanarkshire in Bloom" contest. The surrounding hills, known as the bings, are common destinations for daytrippers from as far away as Fauldhouse and Harthill.
The Shotts and Dykehead Pipe Band has won the World Pipe Band championship on a number of occasions.[[1]]