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Kristin Stewart in What Just Happened
Kristin Stewart is clearly not going to stick around with the teenyboppers, and is branching out from Twilight already. She is slated to play Joan Jett in next project.
kristen stewart • robert deniro • bruce willis • twilight • joan jett
Kristin Stewart is clearly not going to stick around with the teenyboppers, and is branching out from Twilight already. She is slated to play Joan Jett in next project.
kristen stewart • robert deniro • bruce willis • twilight • joan jett
Robert The Bruce
Set against the backdrop of Edward I "The Hammer of Scots", Scotland's freedom was in danger!
robert the bruce • bannockburn • hammer of the scots • edward i • margaret of norway
Set against the backdrop of Edward I "The Hammer of Scots", Scotland's freedom was in danger!
robert the bruce • bannockburn • hammer of the scots • edward i • margaret of norway
Schiltron Trumps English Cavalry
William Wallace designed the Scottish Schiltron to slow the reign of terror by England's King Edward Long Shanks. Robert, The Bruce improved it to establish Independence.
schiltron • william wallace • robert the bruce • scotland • stirling bridge
William Wallace designed the Scottish Schiltron to slow the reign of terror by England's King Edward Long Shanks. Robert, The Bruce improved it to establish Independence.
schiltron • william wallace • robert the bruce • scotland • stirling bridge
Edward II
Edward II was the only son of Edward I, yet unlike his father was not a renowned warrior. He is often remembered for the gruesome way he was killed.
edward ii • edward i • england • isabella of france • robert the bruce
Edward II was the only son of Edward I, yet unlike his father was not a renowned warrior. He is often remembered for the gruesome way he was killed.
edward ii • edward i • england • isabella of france • robert the bruce
Scotland's Fight For Independence
William Wallace won a dramatic victory against the English in 1297. The English army were annihilated. Robert the Bruce continued fighting for independence.
william wallace • robert the bruce • independence • alexander iii • margaret the maid of norway
William Wallace won a dramatic victory against the English in 1297. The English army were annihilated. Robert the Bruce continued fighting for independence.
william wallace • robert the bruce • independence • alexander iii • margaret the maid of norway
Celtic and Roman Church in Medieval Scotland
In Scotland during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, as in most European kingdoms, politics and religion could not be separated.
scotland • church in scotland • celtic • christianity • roman church
In Scotland during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, as in most European kingdoms, politics and religion could not be separated.
scotland • church in scotland • celtic • christianity • roman church
Dunfermline Abbey in Fife, Scotland
Dunfermline Abbey is an impressive sight with its tall, square tower on which the name of King Robert the Bruce is carved in stone on its four sides.
dunfermline abbey • fife in scotland • scottish kings and queens • robert the bruce • stained glass windows
Dunfermline Abbey is an impressive sight with its tall, square tower on which the name of King Robert the Bruce is carved in stone on its four sides.
dunfermline abbey • fife in scotland • scottish kings and queens • robert the bruce • stained glass windows
Edward I
Edward I was the English king that finally gained control of Wales before attempting to conquer Scotland. He restored royal authority after the reign of his weak father.
edward i • hammer of the scots • conqueror of the welsh • securing the throne and reasserting royal authorit • longshanks invades wales
Edward I was the English king that finally gained control of Wales before attempting to conquer Scotland. He restored royal authority after the reign of his weak father.
edward i • hammer of the scots • conqueror of the welsh • securing the throne and reasserting royal authorit • longshanks invades wales
Facts on the world's best caves
If you're after stalagmites, stalactites, huge chambers, spiders, the Gunung Mulu Park or glow worms, travel to Malaysia, Lebanon, Australia, New Zealand or Scotland.
cave • cavern • best • world • stalagmite
If you're after stalagmites, stalactites, huge chambers, spiders, the Gunung Mulu Park or glow worms, travel to Malaysia, Lebanon, Australia, New Zealand or Scotland.
cave • cavern • best • world • stalagmite
Film Review: Braveheart
Braveheart is a rousing tale of a Scottish medieval outlaw in the first and final thirds of the film. Historically, it's a mess.
scotland • prima nocte • mel gibson • braveheart • robert the bruce
Braveheart is a rousing tale of a Scottish medieval outlaw in the first and final thirds of the film. Historically, it's a mess.
scotland • prima nocte • mel gibson • braveheart • robert the bruce
Kings and Queens of Scotland
From 1603-1714, the Scottish royal House of Stuart also ruled England, Wales and Ireland but ultimately lost the British throne to what became the House of Windsor.
scottish • scotland • scottish royal • robert the bruce • mary
From 1603-1714, the Scottish royal House of Stuart also ruled England, Wales and Ireland but ultimately lost the British throne to what became the House of Windsor.
scottish • scotland • scottish royal • robert the bruce • mary
Medieval Outlaw Heroes of Scotland
This week's outlaws, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, come from late 13th and early 14th century Scotland.
william wallace • robert the bruce • battle of stirling bridge • bannockburn • comyn
This week's outlaws, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, come from late 13th and early 14th century Scotland.
william wallace • robert the bruce • battle of stirling bridge • bannockburn • comyn
The Ancient Healing Well of Scotlandwell
The healing well of Scotlandwell near Loch Leven in Scotland has attracted people seeking a cure for a variety of illnesses for at least the last 2,000 years.
scotlandwell • healing well • scotland • cure • leprosy
The healing well of Scotlandwell near Loch Leven in Scotland has attracted people seeking a cure for a variety of illnesses for at least the last 2,000 years.
scotlandwell • healing well • scotland • cure • leprosy
The Ancient Honours of Scotland
The coronations and regalia of the ancient Scottish kings.
scottish crown jewels • honours of scotland • honors of scotland • scone • stone of scone
The coronations and regalia of the ancient Scottish kings.
scottish crown jewels • honours of scotland • honors of scotland • scone • stone of scone
The Black Douglas of Threave
Built by Archibald the Grim, of the Black Douglas family, in the late 1300s, Threave Castle rises as a foreboding tower from an island in the middle of the River Dee.
scotland • threave castle foreboding tower • lordship galloway • dumfries • black douglas
Built by Archibald the Grim, of the Black Douglas family, in the late 1300s, Threave Castle rises as a foreboding tower from an island in the middle of the River Dee.
scotland • threave castle foreboding tower • lordship galloway • dumfries • black douglas
The Inauguration of Scotland's Kings
Inauguration ceremonies in Europe in the Middle Ages were heavy with symbolism, promoting the legitimacy of the king and the concept of kingship.
scottish kings • kingship • scotland • robert the bruce • stone of destiny
Inauguration ceremonies in Europe in the Middle Ages were heavy with symbolism, promoting the legitimacy of the king and the concept of kingship.
scottish kings • kingship • scotland • robert the bruce • stone of destiny
The Shire
As a nation we are lucky to have 4 native breeds of heavy horse. No longer a familiar sight, the Shire is the largest and probably the easiest of the breeds to recognise.
old english black horse • shire • clydesdale • suffolk punch • british percheron
As a nation we are lucky to have 4 native breeds of heavy horse. No longer a familiar sight, the Shire is the largest and probably the easiest of the breeds to recognise.
old english black horse • shire • clydesdale • suffolk punch • british percheron
The Wallace Monument, Scotland
Scotland's national hero, William Wallace, stands tall with this monument overlooking Stirling.
william wallace • wallace monument • battle of stirling bridge • stirling castle • braveheart
Scotland's national hero, William Wallace, stands tall with this monument overlooking Stirling.
william wallace • wallace monument • battle of stirling bridge • stirling castle • braveheart
To all Who Wear the Green
Happy St. Patrick's Day and happy March. Kiss the Blarney Stone here, and that's no malarkey!
st.patrick • blarney stone • battle of bannockburn • irish • robert the bruce
Happy St. Patrick's Day and happy March. Kiss the Blarney Stone here, and that's no malarkey!
st.patrick • blarney stone • battle of bannockburn • irish • robert the bruce
The Last Highlander
In this novel with time travel twist, the Last Highlander comes forward into modern-day Scotland.
lynne remick • suite 101 • com • writers • name
In this novel with time travel twist, the Last Highlander comes forward into modern-day Scotland.
lynne remick • suite 101 • com • writers • name
Outlaws
Call them outlaws, gangsters, crooks, gunslingers, desperados, or any other name, they are still famous for the deeds they did that changed the course of history.
outlaws • bandits • bad guys • fugitives • gangsters
Call them outlaws, gangsters, crooks, gunslingers, desperados, or any other name, they are still famous for the deeds they did that changed the course of history.
outlaws • bandits • bad guys • fugitives • gangsters
The Later Plantagenets
The later Plantagenet kings ruled England through a period marked by (largely successfull) wars at home and abroad, and through the devastating Black Death of 1349-1350.
plantagent dynasty • later plantagenet kings • plantagenet kings of england • edward the first of england • edward the second of england
The later Plantagenet kings ruled England through a period marked by (largely successfull) wars at home and abroad, and through the devastating Black Death of 1349-1350.
plantagent dynasty • later plantagenet kings • plantagenet kings of england • edward the first of england • edward the second of england
Hunterian Museum and Art Gallery
Scottish scientist William Hunter bequeathed Scotland's oldest public museum. Find the entrance, and marvel at Sir Isaac Newton's death mask and a walrus' penis bone...
hunterian museum • art gallery • university of glasgow campus • scottish scientist william hunter • scotland’s oldest public museum
Scottish scientist William Hunter bequeathed Scotland's oldest public museum. Find the entrance, and marvel at Sir Isaac Newton's death mask and a walrus' penis bone...
hunterian museum • art gallery • university of glasgow campus • scottish scientist william hunter • scotland’s oldest public museum
Spider Spider on the Wall
Do you believe in old wives' tales? Old wives' tales abound in folklore and cover every topic from A to Z and then some.
robert the bruce • scotland • spiders • character traits • wars
Do you believe in old wives' tales? Old wives' tales abound in folklore and cover every topic from A to Z and then some.
robert the bruce • scotland • spiders • character traits • wars
A Guide for Visiting the Scottish Borders
Visitors to the Borders region of Scotland have a wide choice of places to see. In the summer months the area is popular with both tourists and Scottish holidaymakers.
scottish borders guide • guide to the scottish borders • tourist information scottish borders • tourist information for the scottish borders • places to visit in the scottish borders
Visitors to the Borders region of Scotland have a wide choice of places to see. In the summer months the area is popular with both tourists and Scottish holidaymakers.
scottish borders guide • guide to the scottish borders • tourist information scottish borders • tourist information for the scottish borders • places to visit in the scottish borders
Declaration of Arbroath
The Declaration of Arbroath was written in 1306 and is a significant part of Scottish history.
arbroath • declaration • scotland • bruce • freedom
The Declaration of Arbroath was written in 1306 and is a significant part of Scottish history.
arbroath • declaration • scotland • bruce • freedom
Review – Railway Portraits by R & B Wheatley
Brothers Robert and Bruce Wheatley share their passion for the Age of Steam in this stunning collection of black and white photographs taken on Australian railways.
railway portraits • steam engine in australia • train photographs • australian railways • railways of new south wales
Brothers Robert and Bruce Wheatley share their passion for the Age of Steam in this stunning collection of black and white photographs taken on Australian railways.
railway portraits • steam engine in australia • train photographs • australian railways • railways of new south wales
The Best Villages in Fife to Visit
For visitors wishing to escape from town and city life, Fife has many fascinating villages to visit. Four of the best for tourists are described here.
tourist guide fife • tourist guide fife scotland • best villages in fife to visit • villages in fife • villages in fife scotland
For visitors wishing to escape from town and city life, Fife has many fascinating villages to visit. Four of the best for tourists are described here.
tourist guide fife • tourist guide fife scotland • best villages in fife to visit • villages in fife • villages in fife scotland
Exploring Scotland cheaply
Historic Scotland's entrance pass ticket can save you a small fortune especially if you cram many events into a short period of time like a holiday or vacation
attractions • scotland • free passes • visitor entrance fee • historic scotland
Historic Scotland's entrance pass ticket can save you a small fortune especially if you cram many events into a short period of time like a holiday or vacation
attractions • scotland • free passes • visitor entrance fee • historic scotland
Glamis Castle
The Castle is the home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore. It is also known as one of the most haunted castles in Britain.
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • glamis castle • haunted
The Castle is the home of the Earl and Countess of Strathmore. It is also known as one of the most haunted castles in Britain.
paranormal • suite 101 • jodee redmond • glamis castle • haunted
Historic Scottish Hotels - Inverlochy Castle
A luxurious historic castle, surrounded by unspoilt scenery in and around Fort William and Perthshire. Voted "Best hotel in Europe" by Travel and Leisure Magazine 2006.
historic scottish hotels - inverlochy castle • battle of glen coe • one of scotland's finest country house hotels • located in the west highland glens • "best european hotel " - travel and leisure 2006
A luxurious historic castle, surrounded by unspoilt scenery in and around Fort William and Perthshire. Voted "Best hotel in Europe" by Travel and Leisure Magazine 2006.
historic scottish hotels - inverlochy castle • battle of glen coe • one of scotland's finest country house hotels • located in the west highland glens • "best european hotel " - travel and leisure 2006
Owain Glyndwr
Welsh prince Owain Glyndwr was the last major threat to English political power in medieval Wales.
wales • welsh • owain glyndwr • glendower • glyn dwr
Welsh prince Owain Glyndwr was the last major threat to English political power in medieval Wales.
wales • welsh • owain glyndwr • glendower • glyn dwr
Symbols of Scotland
The symbols of Scotland are the Saltire Flag, Lion Rampant, and the Scottish Thistle.
scotland • flag • saltire • rampant • lion
The symbols of Scotland are the Saltire Flag, Lion Rampant, and the Scottish Thistle.
scotland • flag • saltire • rampant • lion
100 Greatest Britons
A BBC poll, and subsequent television show, revealed the most important British people in history.
churchill • isambard kingdom brunel • greatest britons • greatest british people • princess di
A BBC poll, and subsequent television show, revealed the most important British people in history.
churchill • isambard kingdom brunel • greatest britons • greatest british people • princess di
Become a Museum Docent
What does a docent do? How do you learn to give docent guided tours? Learn about docents and docent training at National Docent Symposium.
docent training • national docent symposium • korea gallery docent program • volunteer • museum collections
What does a docent do? How do you learn to give docent guided tours? Learn about docents and docent training at National Docent Symposium.
docent training • national docent symposium • korea gallery docent program • volunteer • museum collections
Book Review: Britain's Royal Families
Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy is a unique reference book from AD 800 to the present in one volume. It is a must-have for monarchists and history buffs.
royal families - great britain • genealogy • england ad 800 to 1603 • scotland 9th century to 1603 • great britain from 1603
Britain's Royal Families: The Complete Genealogy is a unique reference book from AD 800 to the present in one volume. It is a must-have for monarchists and history buffs.
royal families - great britain • genealogy • england ad 800 to 1603 • scotland 9th century to 1603 • great britain from 1603
Kissing the Blarney Stone in Ireland
Legend has it that kissing the Blarney Stone will give the kisser the gift of eloquence, but it's not as simple as puckering up and smooching the stone slab.
kissing the blarney stone • blarney castle • history of the blarney stone • how to get to blarney castle • gift of gab
Legend has it that kissing the Blarney Stone will give the kisser the gift of eloquence, but it's not as simple as puckering up and smooching the stone slab.
kissing the blarney stone • blarney castle • history of the blarney stone • how to get to blarney castle • gift of gab
Reivers - The Irvings of Bonshaw
The Irvings of Bonshaw were allies with the Johnstones of Annandale in the Reiving Times of the 16th century. Their feud with the Maxwells was both bitter and prolonged.
scotland • scottish • reivers • border reivers • border pele tower
The Irvings of Bonshaw were allies with the Johnstones of Annandale in the Reiving Times of the 16th century. Their feud with the Maxwells was both bitter and prolonged.
scotland • scottish • reivers • border reivers • border pele tower
Tales from Hermitage Castle
High in the Hills on the Scottish/English Borderline a ruined stone tower holds the key to many legends from this part of Southern Scotland
hermitage castle • scottish borders • border reivers • liddesdale • mary queen of scots
High in the Hills on the Scottish/English Borderline a ruined stone tower holds the key to many legends from this part of Southern Scotland
hermitage castle • scottish borders • border reivers • liddesdale • mary queen of scots
The Isle of Arran
Brodick Castle, Balmichael Visitor Centre, The Kings Caves, Arran Distillery, Standing Stones of Machrie Moor
arran • scotland • brodick • ardrossan • auchrannie
Brodick Castle, Balmichael Visitor Centre, The Kings Caves, Arran Distillery, Standing Stones of Machrie Moor
arran • scotland • brodick • ardrossan • auchrannie
The Legend of the Blarney Stone
A lasting legend and the promise of magic brings thousands of visitors every year to a quiet village in the South of Ireland to kiss the Blarney Stone.
blarney • blarney stone • legends • county cork • blarney castle
A lasting legend and the promise of magic brings thousands of visitors every year to a quiet village in the South of Ireland to kiss the Blarney Stone.
blarney • blarney stone • legends • county cork • blarney castle
Tourist Guide for Dunfermline in Fife, Scotland
Dunfermline offers a number of places for tourists to explore. It is also an excellent base from which to explore the rest of Scotland.
dunfermline tourist guide • dunfermline guide • things to do in dunfermline • things to see in dunfermline • tourist attractions in dunfermline
Dunfermline offers a number of places for tourists to explore. It is also an excellent base from which to explore the rest of Scotland.
dunfermline tourist guide • dunfermline guide • things to do in dunfermline • things to see in dunfermline • tourist attractions in dunfermline
Visit Scotland - The Trossachs
Explore the ancient city of Stirling, an Augustine priory, and follow in the steps of Scotland's most famous outlaw, Rob Roy.
visit scotland - the trossachs • the highlands • historic town of stirling • stirling castle • inchmahome priory
Explore the ancient city of Stirling, an Augustine priory, and follow in the steps of Scotland's most famous outlaw, Rob Roy.
visit scotland - the trossachs • the highlands • historic town of stirling • stirling castle • inchmahome priory
20th Century Queen: The Life of the Queen Mother (Part 1)
The life of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, who celebrates her 100th birthday this month.
queen mother • queen mum • queen elizabeth • bowes-lyon • glamis
The life of the Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother, who celebrates her 100th birthday this month.
queen mother • queen mum • queen elizabeth • bowes-lyon • glamis
Abbot House in Dunfermline
Although it stands in the shadow of Dunfermline Abbey, the salmon pink façade of Abbot House ensures it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Fife.
abbot house dunfermline • great fire of dunfermline • lady anne halkett • queen margaret of scotland • spirit in the stones
Although it stands in the shadow of Dunfermline Abbey, the salmon pink façade of Abbot House ensures it is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Fife.
abbot house dunfermline • great fire of dunfermline • lady anne halkett • queen margaret of scotland • spirit in the stones
Braveheart: William Wallace
A look at the difference between Hollywood and history in the case of William Wallace.
braveheart • scotland • edward i • isabella of france • freedom
A look at the difference between Hollywood and history in the case of William Wallace.
braveheart • scotland • edward i • isabella of france • freedom
The Great Melton Mowbray Pork Pie!
The original Pork Pie hails from the town of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, also home to the origins of our famous "Stilton Cheese."
leicestershire • melton mowbray • pork pie • stilton cheese
The original Pork Pie hails from the town of Melton Mowbray in Leicestershire, also home to the origins of our famous "Stilton Cheese."
leicestershire • melton mowbray • pork pie • stilton cheese
Scotland's historic Golf Coast
Scottish East Lothian's famed historic Golf Coast has been a golfer's paradise ever since Mary Queen of Scots tee'd off in 1567. The Travelsleuth looks at top accommodation options and some ancient ruins for visitors to visit when they tire of digging themselves out of bunkers.
fenton • dirleton • tantallon • castle • scots scotland
Scottish East Lothian's famed historic Golf Coast has been a golfer's paradise ever since Mary Queen of Scots tee'd off in 1567. The Travelsleuth looks at top accommodation options and some ancient ruins for visitors to visit when they tire of digging themselves out of bunkers.
fenton • dirleton • tantallon • castle • scots scotland
The Big "T"
Can mothers, artists, zombies, haunted houses, and wildscaping mix? Only if there's a big rubber tarantula involved!
spider • spiders • ecology • wildscape • wild scape
Can mothers, artists, zombies, haunted houses, and wildscaping mix? Only if there's a big rubber tarantula involved!
spider • spiders • ecology • wildscape • wild scape
Windy Days on the Golf Coast of Scotland
Scottish East Lothian's famed historic Golf Coast has been a golfer's paradise ever since Mary Queen of Scots tee'd off in 1567. The Travelsleuth looks at top accommodation options and some ancient ruins for visitors to visit when they tire of digging themselves out of bunkers.
fenton • dirleton • tantallon • castle • scots scotland
Scottish East Lothian's famed historic Golf Coast has been a golfer's paradise ever since Mary Queen of Scots tee'd off in 1567. The Travelsleuth looks at top accommodation options and some ancient ruins for visitors to visit when they tire of digging themselves out of bunkers.
fenton • dirleton • tantallon • castle • scots scotland
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