The Jacobite Calendar

The Jacobite Calendar was a traditional Scottish system used to mark religious festivals and important dates before adopting the Gregorian calendar. It often combined Christian observances with older, Gaelic seasonal references, leading to unique date calculations. The calendar maintained certain festivals, like Christmas, on older dates, and sometimes used different starting points for the year. While primarily cultural and religious, its structure reflects Scotland's historical practices and regional identity, differing from the standard calendar used today. It’s a reflection of a time when local traditions shaped how communities marked time and celebrated their heritage.