History

Harley-Davidson enthusiasts are desperate to save the cottage

Harley-Davidson fans set up crowdfund to buy historic Scottish cottage

The Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Thomas Bell fords the River Ettrick during the Selkirk Common Riding

The Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Thomas Bell fords the River Ettrick during the Selkirk Common Riding

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Scottish Borders

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The disaster that was Battle of Flodden in Scottish Borders

Prime Minister Harold Wilson with his wife Mary outside 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Harold Wilson with his wife Mary outside 10 Downing Street

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General Election

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The General Election where the SNP came of age

A helicopter making the delivery to Auchindoun Catle

A helicopter making the delivery to Auchindoun Catle

Historic Environment Scotland

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Conservation work begins on one of Scotland's most remote castles

The People's Story Museum on the Royal Mile

The People's Story Museum on the Royal Mile

City of Edinburgh Council

Activist tears into council for treating 'working class people as an afterthought'

Last year a review into Scotland’s treasure trove law was launched

Last year a review into Scotland’s treasure trove law was launched

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Scotland's 'treasure find' laws could change following calls for an 'overhaul'

The Tam O'Shanter Inn is a category B listed building and is an iconic staple of the town's high street

The Tam O'Shanter Inn is a category B listed building and is an iconic staple of the town's high street

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Historic Scottish pub gets makeover with new thatched roof

Reivers raid on Gilnockie Tower

Reivers raid on Gilnockie Tower

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The rise and fall of Borders Reivers and King James's role

The ordinary folk of the country must have been baffled to learn of Edward Balliol’s claim to be king

The ordinary folk of the country must have been baffled to learn of Edward Balliol’s claim to be king

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Hamish MacPherson: The month Scotland had two kings

22 events were held over the summer for the public to take part in

22 events were held over the summer for the public to take part in

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Scotland's international connections uncovered by summer of archaeology

A boyhood interest in the Indiana Jones trilogy sparked a lifelong love for archaeology for Dr Murray Cook

A boyhood interest in the Indiana Jones trilogy sparked a lifelong love for archaeology for Dr Murray Cook

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Top archaeologist explains why Scotland's history is so important to learn from

Matthew Magee exploring the Ness of Brodgar in Orkney

Matthew Magee exploring the Ness of Brodgar in Orkney

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Podcast series explores hidden Neolithic history in Scotland

Edward Balliol.

Edward Balliol.

When Scotland had two crowned kings - 700 years ago this week

A call has been made to have the body of a 'Scottish hero' removed from a museum in Edinburgh

A call has been made to have the body of a 'Scottish hero' removed from a museum in Edinburgh

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Call for skeleton of 'Scottish hero' in Edinburgh museum to be given proper burial

There are thought be 88 surviving copies of the Kilmarnock Edition left

There are thought be 88 surviving copies of the Kilmarnock Edition left

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Rare first edition Robert Burns book sells for more than £60k at auction

Clockwise from top right: Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon with the 'Scotland's Future' white paper, Salmond and David Cameron sign the Edinburgh Agreement, and former chancellor and No campaign lead Alistair Darling

Clockwise from top right: Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon with the 'Scotland's Future' white paper, Salmond and David Cameron sign the Edinburgh Agreement, and former chancellor and No campaign lead Alistair Darling

Five key moments from the 2014 independence referendum campaign

In the thirteenth century, the Borders produced three men of international renown

In the thirteenth century, the Borders produced three men of international renown

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Scottish Borders

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Back in the day: The Scottish Borders trio blessed with genius

The early medieval workshop was built over the ruins of an earlier Pictish-style building

The early medieval workshop was built over the ruins of an earlier Pictish-style building

Archaeologists discover rare early medieval workshop on Scottish island

The statue was previously discovered in a compost heap in South Africa

The statue was previously discovered in a compost heap in South Africa

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'Rare' Robert Burns statue found in South Africa finds new home in Stirling

Around 30 volunteers turned up for the two day dig in the hunt for a Roman fort and harbour

Around 30 volunteers turned up for the two day dig in the hunt for a Roman fort and harbour

'I hunted with archaeologists for lost Roman fort and harbour - here's what we found'

Portrait of Robert Fortune (1812-1880). Private Collection. Creator: Unknown photographer. (Photo by Fine Art Images/Heritage Images via Getty Images).

Portrait of Robert Fortune (1812-1880). Private Collection. Creator: Unknown photographer. (Photo by Fine Art Images/Heritage Images via Getty Images).

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The Scottish botanist who brought tea from China to India

It operated as the SS Cheltenham until it was captured by Russian warships in 1904 before being captured by Russian warships

It operated as the SS Cheltenham until it was captured by Russian warships in 1904 before being captured by Russian warships

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First World War wreck located during North Sea wind farm survey

Another crowdfunding attempt will be announced soon

Another crowdfunding attempt will be announced soon

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Lack of support for a statue of John Maclean is very disappointing

Veteran support charity Waterloo Uncovered is carrying out a targeted excavation at Mont-Saint-Jean farm in Belgium

Veteran support charity Waterloo Uncovered is carrying out a targeted excavation at Mont-Saint-Jean farm in Belgium

Archaeologists discover 'gore' trench at Waterloo battlefield hospital site

A 19th-century engraving of Berwick Castle by William Miller, with Berwick Old Bridge to the right

A 19th-century engraving of Berwick Castle by William Miller, with Berwick Old Bridge to the right

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The Scottish region that paid the dearest price for the country's independence

The coin which is believed to have been minted around the mid 1100s

The coin which is believed to have been minted around the mid 1100s

Medieval history

Historically 'important' Scottish medieval coin from David I's reign up for sale

Dundonald Castle was the site of the 'remarkable' find

Dundonald Castle was the site of the 'remarkable' find

Dundonald Castle

'Remarkable': Gold ring unearthed by molehill at Scottish castle after 500 years

Alan Riach read poems including Rannoch, by Glencoe by TS Eliot during the commemoration at St Conan’s Kirk

Alan Riach read poems including Rannoch, by Glencoe by TS Eliot during the commemoration at St Conan’s Kirk

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My experience commemorating the Massacre of Glencoe

Sir William Wallace shortly before the Battle of Stirling Bridge

Sir William Wallace shortly before the Battle of Stirling Bridge

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Scottish history

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This War of Independence victory is second only to Bannockburn

The historic shipwreck is believed to originate from the 1600s

The historic shipwreck is believed to originate from the 1600s

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Historic shipwreck exposed by storms on Scottish island to be preserved in tank

The findings follow last month’s discovery that the largest “bluestone” at the heart of Stonehenge came from the Orcadian Basin of north-eastern Scotland

The findings follow last month’s discovery that the largest “bluestone” at the heart of Stonehenge came from the Orcadian Basin of north-eastern Scotland

Highlands & Islands

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Search for Stonehenge's Altar Stone origins gets closer as Scottish island ruled out

Burghead today, and John Ralph holding the Pictish ring after he found it

Burghead today, and John Ralph holding the Pictish ring after he found it

Volunteer archaeologist finds 'incredible' 1000-year-old Pictish ring in Scottish dig

Archaeologists have unearthed new evidence about the legend of Merlin in Scotland

Archaeologists have unearthed new evidence about the legend of Merlin in Scotland

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Archaeologists uncover 'dark' new evidence of Merlin legend in Scotland

The Union Bridge on the River Tweed

The Union Bridge on the River Tweed

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Scottish history

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Drawing a line to the origins of the Border we know

A series of photos from the time of the 2014 referendum from the archive

A series of photos from the time of the 2014 referendum from the archive

Share your 2014 independence referendum photos – 10 years on from historic vote

The remains of the 385m-year-old fish were spotted right outside Inverness Town House

The remains of the 385m-year-old fish were spotted right outside Inverness Town House

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Fossil around 385 million-years-old found in Scottish city centre pavement slab

The lidded vessel is believed to have come from West Asia and was buried in the Scottish Borders around 1000 years ago

The lidded vessel is believed to have come from West Asia and was buried in the Scottish Borders around 1000 years ago

Dumfries and Galloway

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Viking-age treasure found in Scotland originally from West Asia researchers discover

Very few people have ever learned of the link between Half-hangit Maggie Dickson and Deacon William Brodie

Very few people have ever learned of the link between Half-hangit Maggie Dickson and Deacon William Brodie

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Thread linking infamous Scottish city characters Maggie and Deacon

A historian has criticised plans for a horse track on the Bannockburn battlefield

A historian has criticised plans for a horse track on the Bannockburn battlefield

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Bannockburn horse track plans 'stunningly inappropriate', historian says

The event on August 24 was set up to honour Wallace

The event on August 24 was set up to honour Wallace

Scottish history

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In pictures: Scots mark William Wallace remembrance at event in London

Melrose Abbey was founded by King David I in 1136, as the first Cistercian monastery in Scotland

Melrose Abbey was founded by King David I in 1136, as the first Cistercian monastery in Scotland

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Borders, Scotland

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How the Borders’ great abbeys came into being

A leading historian has backed calls to save Bannockburn House

A leading historian has backed calls to save Bannockburn House

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Leading historian backs appeal to save Scottish house with Bonnie Prince Charlie link

Bannockburn House is a Grade A-listed building

Bannockburn House is a Grade A-listed building

Bonnie Prince Charlie

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Appeal to save historic Scottish house where Bonnie Prince Charlie took refuge

Illustration by James E Doyle of Sir Henry Bohun charging Robert the Bruce

Illustration by James E Doyle of Sir Henry Bohun charging Robert the Bruce

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Victory is essential in new battle for Bannockburn following racing track plans

Slains Castle was the intelligence base for a group of female Jacobite spies as outlined in a new book

Slains Castle was the intelligence base for a group of female Jacobite spies as outlined in a new book

New book recalls the Jacobite spies forgotten by history

Members of Scotland's Ukrainian community marked their nation's anniversary and the loss of life suffered in Russia's invasion

Members of Scotland's Ukrainian community marked their nation's anniversary and the loss of life suffered in Russia's invasion

City of Edinburgh Council

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John Swinney joins Scotland's Ukrainian community for independence day ceremony

The Scottish Government has called in the plans approved by Stirling council to build a race track over part of the historic Bannockburn battle site

The Scottish Government has called in the plans approved by Stirling council to build a race track over part of the historic Bannockburn battle site

REAL SCOTTISH POLITICS

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Wee Ginger Dug: Bannockburn race track plans are a disgrace to Scotland's history

A plaque at the Glenfinnan Monument has been restored

A plaque at the Glenfinnan Monument has been restored

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Historic plaque commemorating Jacobites restored for key anniversary

Scott's View, the viewpoint near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, overlooking the valley of the River Tweed, which is reputed to be one of the favourite views of Sir Walter Scott

Scott's View, the viewpoint near Melrose in the Scottish Borders, overlooking the valley of the River Tweed, which is reputed to be one of the favourite views of Sir Walter Scott

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Of romance and Romans in Scott’s beloved Borders

One of the things about thinking about how we do history is that it tells us as much about ourselves as it does about the past

One of the things about thinking about how we do history is that it tells us as much about ourselves as it does about the past

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Alison Phipps: Inside the Orkney dig evoking questions and memories of Scotland past

Extraordinary buildings have been uncovered at The Ness of Brodgar

Extraordinary buildings have been uncovered at The Ness of Brodgar

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Time Team filming at Neolithic Orkney site as 20-year excavation ends

The Post Office calculated it had been defrauded of upwards of £8 million in today's money

The Post Office calculated it had been defrauded of upwards of £8 million in today's money

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Scotland’s first Post Office scandal took place in the Georgian era

An archaeologist holds a whetstone discovered at the site of the new HMP Highland

An archaeologist holds a whetstone discovered at the site of the new HMP Highland

2000-year-old prehistoric settlement found at site of new Highland prison

The Port Askaig Formation, which is made up of layers of rock up to 1.1km thick, was likely to have been laid down between 662 and 720 million years ago

The Port Askaig Formation, which is made up of layers of rock up to 1.1km thick, was likely to have been laid down between 662 and 720 million years ago

Scottish history

Scottish rocks may be rare record of 'snowball Earth', say scientists

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