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The Gordons at Otterburn
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On the 5th of August, 1388, the Battle of Otterburn took place. This was a skirmish between Scotland's James, 2nd Earl of Douglas, and England's Henry "Hotspur" Percy, the son of the Earl of Northum...
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History of Kilts Worn in Battle
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There is no documentation for the kilts we know today before 1575. There are many kilt like clothing that is worn with armour, like that a Roman soldier would wear. Or The Leine Croich or belted saffr...
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Royal Middleton Roots
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Gordon Casely, a heritage consultant in Aberdeen, has inadvertently discovered that Prince William was a direct descendant of a 17th century Middleton from the small town of Luthermuir in south Aberd...
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Lady Agnew of Lochnaw
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At the weekend, whilst trying to entertain my mum on a visit down to Edinburgh, I visited the National Galleries for the first time. There's a great collection of artwork there, a lot of lovely pieces...
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Scottish Clan Events Map for 2011 - Updated for North A...
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View 2011 Highland Games and Scottish Events in a larger map We've updated our Scottish Clan Events Map 2011 to now include Highland Games and events that are happening across the USA and Canada. I...
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Castle Sinclair Girnigoe's Restoration Completed
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On Sunday (01/08) Castle Sinclair Girnigoe will open to the public after a ten-year long restoration. The £700,000 facelift will try to help preserve the castle's archeological and historical import...
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Rossyln Chapel's new roof revealed after 14 years
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After 14 years of work, the canopy has finally been removed from the roof of Rosslyn Chapel. The canopy was put up while major work was done to the roof of the chapel which, for hundreds of years, ...
Topics: Rosslyn Chapel
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World's First Colour Photo of Tartan Ribbon
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This picture of tartan ribbon is pretty unique as it is world's first ever colour photograph. The three colour method, which is the basis of virtually all practical colour processes, was suggested by...
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Scottish Clan Events Map for 2011
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View 2011 Highland Games in a larger map...
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The Cameron Men
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The name Cameron originates from the Gaelic words 'cam', meaning wry or crooked, and 'sron' meaning nose, suggesting that the progenitor of the Clan Cameron had a crooked nose! Cameron is one of th...