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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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Travel Blog
Dunrobin Castle in Scotland | The Jewel of the North Coast 500
Often described as a fairytale castle, it serves as the historic seat of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland, with…
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Places
Eilean Donan Castle – Stronghold of the Clan Mackenzie
Eilean Donan Castle, one of Scotland’s most iconic and photographed landmarks, sits on a small tidal island where three lochs—Duich,…
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History
The Jacobite Rising: A Quest for the Stuart Crown
The Jacobite Risings were a series of rebellions between 1689 and 1746 aimed at restoring the deposed Stuart monarchy to…
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History
Culloden: The Brutal 18th-Century Battle In The Scottish Highlands
The battle not only crushed the Jacobite dream of restoring the Stuart monarchy but also reshaped the cultural and political…
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