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Ian Houston

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A Burns window, a Sunday night, and the kindness that defines Scotland

A quiet encounter in Glasgow’s cloisters becomes a reminder of the everyday kindness that runs through Scotland, says Ian Houston I was recently...

10.02.2026 7

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Ian Houston

I wish you a good new year filled with kindness, good health and plenty of good songs

I was recently driving through the late-autumn countryside of Pennsylvania on my way up to New England. The two-lane road stretching ahead was framed...

02.01.2026 5

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Ian Houston

Where history meets innovation: A Scottish perspective from Silicon Valley

In a quiet orchard in Silicon Valley, Ian Houston reflects on the deep historical ties between Scotland and California—and how today’s tech-driven...

11.11.2025 5

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Ian Houston

How a ceilidh in Baltimore showed Scotland’s heart

A new Scottish musical has captivated Baltimore with its heartfelt storytelling and vibrant energy—showing how Scotland’s creative spirit...

14.10.2025 6

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Ian Houston

On July 4, it's time to ask where is America heading?

I stood by the unassuming but historically rich Ft. McHenry which since 1798 has rested on a peninsula in Baltimore's Inner Harbour. The warm summer...

05.07.2025 9

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Ian Houston

Why a simple hug is the ultimate stress-buster

I spoke to my friend on an early morning walk surrounded by the charm of a Virginia town named Occoquan. She strolled down a trail alongside a...

27.05.2025 10

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Ian Houston

Washington has many lessons to teach us - but maybe not the ones you think

When the spring season rolls in from the chill of winter, the Washington DC region dips a brush onto a striking palette of glorious white and pink...

08.04.2025 10

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Ian Houston

Every time I visit Scotland, the goodness of her people shines so brightly

I am here in the beautiful state of Utah during winter. As I exhale in the chill, my breath leaves a visible trail in the high altitude of this...

02.03.2025 10

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Ian Houston

Ian Houston: Scotland has every reason to think big when it comes to links with US

Over the next couple of years Scotland has a unique opportunity to engage with the United States – to celebrate an historically deep relationship...

26.01.2025 10

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Ian Houston