Scotland – Geography, Culture and Economy A country on the north-western edge of Europe. A mix of islands, highlands and lowlands. A country of romance and unique traditions, very different from their imperial neighbour to the south. A nation of three different languages, its culture has survived and flourished across the millennia, delivering some of […]
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Culloden: The Brutal 18th-Century Battle In The Scottish Highlands | Line Of Fire On 16 April 1746, on Drummossie Moor overlooking Inverness, a well supplied Hanoverian army led by the Duke of Cumberland annihilated the much smaller army of Lord John Murray and the leader he mistrusted, Prince Charles Edward Stuart. It was Bonnie Prince
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Scottish Myths and Legends “Scottish Myths & Legends” explores the magic, mystery and sprinkling of mayhem that covers the dramatic landscape of Scotland. From the ancient tales of the Loch Ness Monster to the stories of shape shifting Kelpies, we go on a fascinating journey of discovery to uncover the stories behind the myths and
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The Most Famous Celtic Myths & Legends Explained | Celtic Legends The Celtic Gods of Ireland and Scotland are shrouded in mystery and uncovering their secrets is no easy task. They are kept alive in a series of enduring stories, which have been passed down from generation to generation. Welcome to Chronicle; your home for
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History of Scotland – Documentary In this video, we discuss the fascinating history of Scotland, from its earliest beginnings on. Favorite
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The Bloody History Of Warfare In The Scottish Highlands Tony Robinson takes on a tough four-day trek through the Kintail region of the west Scottish Highlands to discover the story of the Jacobite uprisings of the early 1700s. On three occasions, Highland armies, assisted by the French and the Spanish, attempted to overthrow the King
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The Scottish Clan System and YOUR Clan Origins: Clan Gibson, Weir, MacMillan, Wallace and More… The Scottish Clan System and YOUR Clan Origins: Clan Gibson, Weir, MacMillan, Wallace and More… The Scottish clan system was a defining feature of political and social organisation in Scotland for centuries, with feuds and warfare between clans was pretty
Do You Have Scottish Genealogy? | Ancestral Findings Podcast Do You Have Scottish Genealogy? Do you have a Scottish surname, or is there one in your family tree? Then, you will want to know their origin and meanings, as this will tell you a lot about your ancient Scottish surnames. Here is what you need
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How DNA reveals Vikings never left Scotland Vikings conquered many of Scotland’s islands, as well as the mainland, in the 8th and 9th Centuries. They came, they conquered, they left, or so the story seemed to go. Now historians are re-assessing the legacy the Vikings left on islands like Islay, a small island of about
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Why couldn’t the Romans conquer Scotland? Gnaeus Julius Agricola would make a name for himself, etched forever in the history books, as the Roman who conquered Caledonia. Though he didn’t fully seize what we know today as Scotland, his invasion would prove to be a significant event in both Roman and Scottish history for many
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