Fields of gold

Today we’re in the East Lothian region, sometimes called the Garden of Scotland, to pay homage to the area's agricultural roots on Lammas Day. Also known as Loaf Mass Day, it marks the beginning of the harvest season and is traditionally celebrated on 1 August. The day has its roots in an ancient tradition known in medieval times as the Gule of August, which was gradually incorporated into the Christian liturgy celebrating Holy Communion. It gets its name from loaves of bread baked from the first harvested grain of the season each year.
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