The Declaration of Arbroath 1320
The Declaration of Arbroath 1320 by John Prebble The Declaration of Arbroath was and has been unequalled in its eloquent plea for the liberty of man. From the darkness of medieval minds it shone a...
View ArticleThe Scotish Thistle
The thistle is the Scottish emblem. History of Scotland's Thistle The prickly purple thistle is the national emblem of Scotland. ...Read More
View ArticleROBERT I (r. 1306-29)
ROBERT I (r. 1306-29) On 25 March 1306, Robert the Bruce was chosen to be King of Scots and to lead the fight for Scottish independence against Edward I of England. Born in 1274 in Ayr, the son of...
View ArticleScotland's Mysterious Rosslyn Chapel
Rosslyn Chapel under its Protective Roof All photos courtesy of Read More
View ArticleIntrigues of Edward IV - Earl of Ross Rebels 1454
Intrigues of Edward IV - Earl of Ross Rebels 1454 Read More
View ArticleThe Battle of Culloden
The Battle of Culloden by Mark Churms The panoramic view of the last battle fought on British soil, at the moment where MacBean stands in the breach in the wall. This is quite a long work I undertake...
View ArticleGreyfriars Bobby
Greyfriars Bobby, who gained fame for his loyalty by sitting beside his master's grave in Edinburgh's Greyfriars churchyard for 14 years, has been included in the world's first Walk of Fame for dogs....
View ArticlePreserving Scotland's Military History
Preserving Scotland's Military History An appeal has been launched to allow the trustees of the Bla...Read More
View ArticleFree whisky saved
There had been concern that one of the proposals in a Scottish Government consultation paper on changing the legislation on the promotion of che...Read More
View ArticleWell of the seven heads
Just North of Laggan Locks between the A82 (SpeanBridge/ Invergarry) road and the shores of Loch Oich this spring is situated with a memorial above it. The well has a gruesome past. After two young...
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