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History
The Vikings in Scotland: Introduction
Raiders from modern Norway targeted the Northern and Western Isles, exploiting their strategic position on Atlantic trade routes.
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Murder at the Devil’s Advocate – The Poisoned Anniversary Dram
Detective Inspector Elara MacLeod unmasks Alistair Grant’s ex-wife Lydia as the killer who poisoned his priceless 1972 Macallan with cyanide.
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History
Maggie Dickson – The Curious Case of Half-Hangit Maggie
In 1724 Edinburgh, young fishwife Maggie Dickson was hanged for concealing her illegitimate pregnancy, yet miraculously revived on the road…
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History
1297: The Spark at Lanark – How William Wallace Ignited the Scottish War of Independence
In the second week of May 1297, the town of Lanark in Clydesdale woke to the sound of steel on…
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History
The Battle of Falkirk, 22 July 1298 – William Wallace’s Last Stand as Guardian of Scotland
Eleven months after the triumph of Stirling Bridge, William Wallace suffered the defeat that ended his career as commander of…
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The Battle of Stirling Bridge, 11 September 1297 – William Wallace’s Greatest Victory
At Stirling Bridge the Scots annihilated a larger, better-equipped English force led by John de Warenne, Earl of Surrey.
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Fiction
Whispers in the Grassmarket
In Edinburgh’s haunted Grassmarket, a detective hunts a killer who re-enacts ancient hangings, silencing whispers of the restless dead.
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History
CLANS! Why Did Scotland Have a Clan System? (Clan Origins & Evolution)
The Scottish clan system, a defining feature of Highland culture, emerged from a complex interplay of social, political, and historical…
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History
TOP 5 Clan Mackenzie Locations in History
Originating in the Kintail region of the western Highlands, the clan’s story spans centuries of power struggles, loyalty to the…
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Must See
Scotland’s Most Scenic Road Trip – The North Coast 500
Scotland’s North Coast 500 (NC500), often called the “Scottish Route 66,” is a breath-taking 516-mile road trip that loops through…
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