News From
The Scottish Mill Shop
February 2012
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY FROM
THE SCOTTISH MILL SHOP
We have the gifts you need for your Valentine: Sterling silver and Heathergem jewelry, Bronnley of London lotions, soaps and bath foam, luxurious scarves and sweaters and Vera Bradley bags, totes and accessories. For the chocolate lovers we carry Cadbury’s Roses, Milk Tray and Miniature Heroes, and Nestle Quality Street. We have cute and cuddly teddy bears, some with tartan scarf and hat or tartan dress and bow, and some wearing “I love Scotland” sweaters. If there is something special you would like ordered please call, e-mail or just drop by the store.
Spring is Almost Here!
Spring is in the air, but the evenings are still chilly. We have a large supply of wool and wool/ mohair throws for cozy evenings at home and a wonderful selection of wool, cashmere and acrylic capes and luxurious stoles for cool evenings out.
Do You Know?
The story Behind the Scottish Thistle
the national emblem of Scotland
'A Prickly Tale'
By John A. Duncan of Sketraw, KCN, FSA Scot.
The prickly purple thistle was adopted as the Emblem of Scotland during the rein of Alexander III (1249 -1286). Legend has it that an Army of King Haakon of Norway, intent on conquering the Scots, landed at the Coast of Largs at night to surprise the sleeping Scottish Clansmen. In order to move more stealthily under the cover of darkness the Norsemen removed their footwear.
As they drew near to the Scots it wasn't the only thing hiding under the cover of darkness. For one of Haakon's men unfortunately stood on one of these spiny little defenders and shrieked out in pain, alerting the Clansmen of the advancing Norsemen. Needless to say the Scots won the day.
The first use of the Thistle as a royal symbol of Scotland was on silver coins issued by James III in 1470.
Come in and see our thistle items, including jewelry, china, crystal, and more.
The Scottish Mill Shop
1200 Fording Island Road
Bluffton, SC 29910
Phone: 843 837-4696
E-mail: scottishshop@hargray.com
Facebook: The Scottish Mill Shop
Web: www.scottishmillshop.com
Store Hours: Monday through Saturday – 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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