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The Presbyterian Church was a republican inspiration for revolutionary American political values that caused King George to call the Revolution a Presbyterian War.

Theatrical endeavours were soon reactivated in England and Ireland, but not in Scotland following the restoration of Charles II in1660.

In Scotland during the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries, as in most European kingdoms, politics and religion could not be separated.

There are many islands off the west coast of Scotland, each beautiful in its own way, but none more charmingly remote and friendly than Barra.

Brief history of the sacred song "The Lord's My Shepherd," with lyrics from the Scottish Psalter, composed by Jessie Irvine.

Biography of the Scottish blind preacher Dr. George Matheson, and the inspiring hymn he wrote.

Scotland is one of the countries that forms the United Kingdom. It borders with England to the South. The capital city of Scotland is Edinburgh.

Brief biography of hymn-writer Katharine von Schlegel and history of spiritual revival hymn "Be Still, My Soul" (Finlandia).

After nearly a quarter of a century as an MP in the House of Commons and ten years as the Iron Chancellor he finally succeeded Tony Blair in 2007 to become Prime Minister

In 1637, King Charles I and Archbishop William Laud tried to enforce the use of a new prayer book in Scotland. The result was riot, rebellion, and war.

Edinburgh has some intriguing history to explore. These sites are all located near Edinburgh Castle and are within easy walking distance of many hotels and guest houses.

In order to be eligible to stand in a British general election, potential candidates must satisfy a number of criteria.

The Thirty Nine Steps was subsequently made into a movie,one of the best Alfred Hitchcock films.

John Calvin and John Knox were leading figures in the Protestant Reformation. They helped spread protestantism throughout Western Europe.

Set against the backdrop of Edward I "The Hammer of Scots", Scotland's freedom was in danger!

Saint Andrew is Scotland's patron saint and gives his name to the home of world golf and to an ancient Scottish university. Who was he and how did all this come about?

Boy, summertime sure is hot. So here's a drink that will cool you off all summer, or all year round if you happen to be stuck in the desert or something.

Before Reformation, Monarchy in a Christian country was subject to the Pope's control. The Reformation broke this symbiotic relationship between the Church and State.

The Purpose Driven Life is a course book by Rick Warren which is designed for individual church members to follow through over forty days.

For anyone who wants to unravel the "code" in Dan Brown's novel, they must take a look at DaVinci's other masterpiece, The Last Supper, housed in a small Milan convent.

Designed by Louis Comfort Tiffany, the beautiful Art Nouveau stained glass window representing Saint Michael the Archangel is a treasure of Fyvie Parish Church.

Edinburgh's Royal Mile is a treasure. Rich in history and architecture, royalty and rebels, heroes, villain and ghosts, it should be the starting point for every visit.

Now swallowed up by Edinburgh, the village of Duddingston still retains vestiges of its twelfth century origins and reatains old-fashioned charm in its atractive setting.

Hogmanay in Scotland a most fantastic New Year Party, From Celtic Fire Fesivals in Stonehaven, Comrie & Biggar, to Scottish Ceilidhs, Kilts & Bagpipes in the Highlands