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The Scottish Prayer Book Crisis, 1637
In 1637, King Charles I and Archbishop William Laud tried to enforce the use of a new prayer book in Scotland. The result was riot, rebellion, and war. more...
Although they are slowly vanishing from the Scottish landscape, the Doocot, or Pigeonhouse, used to be an important part of the wealth of Scottish nobles. more...
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Invaders of Britain – Skara Brae, Orkney Island
The village of Skara Brae on the shores of Sandwick in the Orkney Islands housed around one hundred people and could fairly be described as up-market for Neolithic times more...
Village Edinburgh - the History of Corstorphine
By: Jennifer Young
Passing through the Edinburgh suburb of Corstorphine, most people don't see the village's historic core. But the village of Corstorphine is worth a second look. more...
Book Review of Culloden, Edited by Tony Pollard
By: Maggie Craig
Edited by noted battlefield archaeologist Dr Tony Pollard, other contributors to this volume offer additional perspectives on Culloden and the 1745 Jacobite Rising. more...
Flora MacDonald And Bonnie Prince Charlie
By: Maggie Craig
After the defeat of the Jacobites at the Battle of Culloden in April 1746, the young Flora MacDonald helped Bonnie Prince Charlie evade capture by British forces. more...
Royal Palaces - Palace of Holyroodhouse
By: Kim Rush
The Palace of Holyroodhouse had its origins as a medieval abbey and is now a working palace and office for the Royal Family. more...
By: Angie Briscoe
A coven of over 200 witches, known as the Berwick Witches, plotted to kill King James VI of Scotland in 1590. The details of this plot are now revealed. more...
Culloden, Last Battle Fought on British Soil
By: Maggie Craig
Fought on 16th April 1746, the Battle of Culloden remains an emotive issue for many Scots, as visits to the battlefield arouse strong feelings. more...
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