  |
|
|
|
Articles related to "Scottish History"
Dunblane's Leighton Library The Leighton Library in Dunblane was built between 1684 and 1688 to house a bequest of 1400 books by the former Bishop of Dunblane and Glasgow Robert Leighton. leighton library • dunblane • libraries • scottish libraries • library collection
Highland Cattle All Things Scottish looks at a Scottish local resident, the highland cattle. scotland • highland • cow • beef • scottish
Scottish History on a budget Historic Scotland's entrance pass ticket can save you a small fortune especially if you plan well in advance. This is one suggestion for a full day out. edinburgh attractions • direlton castle • tantallon castle • travel to dirleton castle • dirleton castle review
Scotland's historic castles Historic Scotland's entrance pass ticket can save you a small fortune especially if you plan well in advance. This article is the third and final part of a full day out crichton castle • hailes castle • historic scotland • explorer pass • days out in scotland
AE FOND KISS: ROBERT BURNS Roll over Beethoven, Rod Stewart and Giovanni Casanova, Scotland's Immortal Poet, Robert Burns bellies up to the bar as the most remarkable lover of the centuries. robert burns • lover • poet • songwriter • agnes lehose
Donald Oig "Liberator of London" Legend abounds in Scotland, and the story of Donald Oig who defeats an Itallian for the English in London, is a fun classic. donald oig • scottish history • scottish legend • charles i • king of england
Scotland's Highland Games Hugely important in Scottish culture, Highland Games dominate the summer calendar. This article looks at their evolution and history. scottish folklore and culture • trials of strength • speed • agility and skill • cattle fairs
Macbeth (1040-57) Macbeth lived during brutal times. He defeated Duncan I in 1040 and reigned for seventeen years. His story differs from Shakespeare's play written six centuries later. macbeth • scotland • duncan • shakespeare • moray
Susan King's The Heather Moon Susan King's "The Heather Moon" is a delightful journey back to the days surrounding the birth of infant Mary Queen of Scots. keywords: reviewer • lynne • lynne remick • remick • suite
The Scotland Traveler Scotland is rich with history, breath-taking landscapes and castles, ghosts and one big, rarely seen monster. edinburgh • history • travel • loch ness • scotland
Ancient People of Scotland - The Celts This article helps the reader better understand who the Celts of Scotland were. celts • scotland • picts • romans • scots
Scottish Family Tartans The history of the famed Scottish tartans might not be what you expect, and you might have difficulty locating an authentic pattern for your family. tartans • tartan patterns • history of tartan • scottish tartan • scottish plaid
The Isle of Iona An introduction to the Isle of Iona which was an important part of the religious history of Scotland. iona • hebrides • scotland • st. • columba
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
Declaration of Arbroath The Declaration of Arbroath was written in 1306 and is a significant part of Scottish history. arbroath • declaration • scotland • bruce • freedom
Glasgow Cathedral Glasgow Cathedral's future was defined when John Knox, ordained as a Roman Catholic priest, turned to Protestantism. "glasgow cathedral" • "st mungo" • "st kentigern" • "john knox" • "roderick hael"
Historic Scottish Battles The decisive battle was seen as part of the wider English Civil War which ultimately led to the execution of King Charles I and the emergence of Oliver Cromwell. "scottish battles" • "oliver cromwell" • "charles i" • "english civil war" • "greyfriars church"
Linlithgow Palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots It was this week in 1587 that Mary Queen of Scots was executed. Let's take a look at the place where she was born. linlithgow palace • mary queen of scots.
National Identity in Scotland and Ireland (Part Two) Growing discontent in Ireland leads to the polticisation of the population. Meanwhile Scotland becomes more anglicised. scotland • ireland • fenian • martyr
Robert Burns One man, the son of an Ayrshire cottar, destined to become Scotland's national bard was born during that extraordinary period of "Enlightenment". robert burns • poet • alloway • enlightenment • walter scott
St Giles Cathedral For those who visit historic Edinburgh, the highlight of their stay will be a tour of St Giles Cathedral, located on the Royal Mile near Edinburgh Castle. "st giles cathedral" • "st giles" • "historic edinburgh buildings" • "historic scotland" • "edinburgh's royal mile"
Summerlee Industrial Heritage Museum-Coatbridge, Scotland A review of summerlee heritage park in coatbridge, scotland. A surprisingly good day out scotland • monklands • attraction • what to do • coatbridge
The Celts in Europe The Celts originated in Germany and spread over much of Europe.This is a brief history of the Celts in Europe. celts • gaul • ligurian • rome • etruscan
The Fife Coastal Path, Scotland The Fife Coastal Path begins at the village of North Queensferry. From there it visits Inverkeithing, Dalgety Bay, Aberdour, Burntisland and Kinghorn. fife coastal path • fife coastal path guide • guide to the fife coastal path • guide for the fife coastal path • walks in fife
Unusual Haunted Places in Scotland From the top of a mountain to an isolated beach, Scotland has a plethora of ghostly tales. Tourists can explore the country's more unusual haunted places. haunted scotland • haunted places in scotland • scottish ghosts • scottish ghost stories • unusual scottish ghosts
Witch of Edmonton, England During the Jacobean Era, witch persecutions were common. Minister interrogated Sawyer and wrote an account. Three men collaborated writing a play based on this. witch of edmonton • mary sawyer • english witch • king james i • jacobean era
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
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
National Identity in Scotland and Ireland (Final Part) Why was national identity in Scotland and Ireland so different in development and importance and what did the two have in common? national identity • scotland • ireland • independence
Interview with Graham Edwards This week's article is an interview with Fantasy author Graham Edwards. edwards • graham • dragonstorm • dragoncharm • stone
Willie Meikle - The Book of the Dark Willie Meikle writes classical horror that leaves you shivering. willie meikle • william meikle • moonlict nicht • horror writer • vampire |
|
|
|