Edinburgh Castle Virtual Tour | The Bloody History of Edinburgh Castle Join Margaret and explore all the secrets and stories held inside of Edinburgh Castle. Find out the story behind the REAL Red Wedding from Game of Thrones, see where Mary Queen of Scots lived, where Robert the Bruce and William Wallace waged war, and […]
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Which Clans Fought at Bannockburn? Most Chisholms sources claim Sir John de Chesholme fought for Robert at the battle with the exception on Scotsclans which states “listing the supporters of England’s Edward I mentions Richard de Cheschelme and John de Cheshome.” as stated the lannercost Chronicle states many families were of split loyalties this may
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Why is Alba the Name for Scotland? “Alba” is the Scottish Gaelic name for Scotland, and its origins are deeply rooted in history. The name comes from the Latin word “Albania,” which was used by the Romans to refer to the land north of their province of Britannia. Over time, this term evolved in the
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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
