Gaelic Map of Scotland and Gaelic Place Names
To understand the occurrence of Gaelic in place names in Scotland we thought it would be good to show a map and a breakdown of places and...
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On the 24 May, 1153, King David I died. During his reign, there was much reform, both governmental and ecclesiastical, which came to be known as "Davidian Revolution". He was succeeded by his grandson...
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A new chief for Clan Gunn after 230 years
At a ceremony in Edinburgh on April 16th Iain Alexander Gunn was appointed chief of Clan Gunn. The Clan has been without a chief for more...
Mysterious Clan Macnab Pistols
A clansman has acquired an interesting pair of flintlock belt pistols, which bear the Macnab crest and motto. The pistols were made about...
On the 14th of May, 1752 Colin Campbell, the Red Fox, was killed in the Appin Murder at Ballachulish. Colin Campbell, landowner and government official, also known as The Red Fox, left his estate at G...
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On 7 May 1711 David Hume, Scottish philosopher, historian, economist and author, was born. Hume is one of the most significant figures of the Scottish Enlightenment, and is still considered among the ...
The Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton was signed on the 1st May, 1328, seeing an end to the Wars of Scottish Independence, with England recognising Scotland as an independent state. However, exactly 379...
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William Wallace kirk links uncovered in Selkirk - BBC News
Archaeologists believe they have uncovered the remains of the medieval Borders kirk where William Wallace was appointed Guardian of Scotland.
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The 23rd of April, 1124, saw the death of Alexander I. He was succeeded by his brother David who had the support of Henry I of England, rather than his son Mael Coluim.
The Battle of Culloden was fought on the 16th of April, 1746. It was a decisive victory for the monarch's army, and saw an end to, not only the Jacobite rising, but also to Highland culture and way of...
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