Happy Tartan Day! On April 6, 1320 the Declaration of Arbroath, demanding Scottish independence from Pope John XXII, was signed. It didn’t work. But it did potentially influence the Declaration of Independence, which was enough for future Congress-to-Lobbyist-pipeline poster boy Trent Lott to endorse it as a holiday celebrating Scotland and…

When Scottish duo The Proclaimers take the stage of Great American Music Hall on Oct. 19, expect the vibe to be very different from the last time they played the historic room. “It was just Craig and I with a guitar,” explained Charlie Reid, Craig Reid’s twin brother and one half…

Scottish twins Charlie and Craig Reid, better known as The Proclaimers, are making a stop in San Francisco on their latest North American tour. They play the Great American Music Hall on Wednesday, Oct. 19. The Proclaimers, Jenny O 8 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 19 Great American Music Hall Tickets:…