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Prime Minister Keir Starmer will not discuss returning the Elgin Marbles to Greece, No 10 has said

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Elgin Marbles not on agenda as Keir Starmer meets Greek PM, No 10 says

Dunadd, Argyll, woman overlooking capital of Dalriada

Dunadd, Argyll, woman overlooking capital of Dalriada

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Morlais tidal energy scheme

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Saint Columba and the ‘golden age’ of ancient Dalriada

The National Museum of Rural Life has released five historic photographs

The National Museum of Rural Life has released five historic photographs

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Historic 100-year-old festive photographs of rural Scotland released for first time

The Real Mary King’s Close, one of Edinburgh's top tourist destinations, has over 1800 Tripadvisor reviews, more ratings than Disneyland Paris

The Real Mary King’s Close, one of Edinburgh's top tourist destinations, has over 1800 Tripadvisor reviews, more ratings than Disneyland Paris

Award-winning Scottish attraction launches new Christmas tours

Married to Mary, Queen of Scots when he was just 14, Francis II died at the age of 16

Married to Mary, Queen of Scots when he was just 14, Francis II died at the age of 16

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This man would have been King of Scotland had he lived a few more years

An example of an ancient tomb on Scotland's west coast

An example of an ancient tomb on Scotland's west coast

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Archaeologists to investigate Scotland's oldest tombs in major new project

One of this year's Castle of Light projections

One of this year's Castle of Light projections

Scottish history

Show to shine light on pioneering women of Scottish history

Professor Gerard Carruthers from The University of Glasgow at Barnbougle Castle, South Queensferry. Credit: Martin Shields

Professor Gerard Carruthers from The University of Glasgow at Barnbougle Castle, South Queensferry. Credit: Martin Shields

Lost portrait of Robert Burns's 'muse' discovered in Scottish castle

More than 1000 coins from the 12th and 13th centuries were stolen from Lord and Lady Stewartby in Broughton

More than 1000 coins from the 12th and 13th centuries were stolen from Lord and Lady Stewartby in Broughton

Reward of £50,000 offered in hunt for stolen historic Scottish coins

The ship celebrates its bicentenary next year

The ship celebrates its bicentenary next year

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Scotland’s oldest ship offers half price tickets to mark major anniversary

Fred Hechinger in Gladiator II. Paramount Pictures

Fred Hechinger in Gladiator II. Paramount Pictures

The Scottish link to Gladiator film’s villainous emperor revealed

New archaeological discoveries are to be unveiled at a conference in Stirling this weekend

New archaeological discoveries are to be unveiled at a conference in Stirling this weekend

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New Stirling city wall discoveries to be unveiled at archaeology conference

Dunadd Hill Fort, the original crowning place of the Kings of Scotland, Lochgilphead

Dunadd Hill Fort, the original crowning place of the Kings of Scotland, Lochgilphead

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Scottish history

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Dalriada of the Scoti: The ancient kingdoms where Scotland began

James Miller should be ranked alongside his contemporaries as one of the most influential architects in Glasgow's history

James Miller should be ranked alongside his contemporaries as one of the most influential architects in Glasgow's history

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The Scottish architect who helped Glasgow ‘Americanise’

The architectural design of brutalism is regarded as a stark style of functionalist architecture which rose in popularity during the 1950s and 1960s

The architectural design of brutalism is regarded as a stark style of functionalist architecture which rose in popularity during the 1950s and 1960s

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Iconic brutalist building documented in new book following demolition announcement

This lidded vessel is part of the hoard and believed to have come from West Asia

This lidded vessel is part of the hoard and believed to have come from West Asia

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Viking-age treasures discovered in Scotland to go on display in Australia

Jacobite prisoners were executed in the churchyard

Jacobite prisoners were executed in the churchyard

Church Clousure

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Historic church with Culloden and Outlander links for sale again

The picturesque village of St. Monans in the East Neuk of Fife

The picturesque village of St. Monans in the East Neuk of Fife

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Is it population or location that truly makes a village?

Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal in Gladiator 2

Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal in Gladiator 2

History enthusiast explores Scotland's 'real-life' link to Gladiator 2 characters

An interior view of the ruined 16th-century Baltersan Castle

An interior view of the ruined 16th-century Baltersan Castle

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A-listed Scottish castle 'set for £2 million restoration' after sale to new owner

Authors Billy Kay (top) and Darren McGarvey spoke about the anti-Scottish and anti-working class discrimination they had faced

Authors Billy Kay (top) and Darren McGarvey spoke about the anti-Scottish and anti-working class discrimination they had faced

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I've experienced anti-Scottish prejudice. It should be dealt with more seriously

What might have happened to Eric Linklater and the cause of Scottish nationalism if he had been successful in standing as a parliamentary candidate, asks Hamish MacPherson

What might have happened to Eric Linklater and the cause of Scottish nationalism if he had been successful in standing as a parliamentary candidate, asks Hamish MacPherson

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More Scots should be aware of the work and legacy of this great writer

A highland pony leads a shooting party of Sgorr Ruadh on the Achnashellach estate in Wester Ross

A highland pony leads a shooting party of Sgorr Ruadh on the Achnashellach estate in Wester Ross

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Andy Wightman: Why estates are colonial structures still ruling over Highlands

Under Scottish law, all portable antiquities of archaeological, historical, or cultural significance, are subject to claim by the Crown

Under Scottish law, all portable antiquities of archaeological, historical, or cultural significance, are subject to claim by the Crown

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Metal detectorists 'profiteering' from Scottish history, archaeologist warns

Volunteer archaeologists in Stirling

Volunteer archaeologists in Stirling

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Why Scotland must have same standards for metal detecting and archaeology

The luxury hotel is set to expand

The luxury hotel is set to expand

Church of Scotland

Top Scottish hotel to expand with purchase of historic church

The sculpture can now be viewed in the town centre

The sculpture can now be viewed in the town centre

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Sculpture unveiled in Ayr to mark Scottish Witch Trials

Caledonian MacBrayne ferry at Castlebay the largest settlement in Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Caledonian MacBrayne ferry at Castlebay the largest settlement in Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

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These are the must-visit villages if you are interested in ancient Scotland

The film, A Scottish Massacre – Unearthing The Secrets of Glencoe, delves into the discovery which shines new light on one of the Highlands' most notorious historical events

The film, A Scottish Massacre – Unearthing The Secrets of Glencoe, delves into the discovery which shines new light on one of the Highlands' most notorious historical events

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Archaeological discovery revealing secrets of Glencoe massacre explored in new film

Deaths in any conflict are a result of failed politics

Deaths in any conflict are a result of failed politics

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The reality that Remembrance Day is now a highly politicised event

South Africa beat Scotland again at Murrayfield Stadium this evening

South Africa beat Scotland again at Murrayfield Stadium this evening

Springboks having a singalong with my mother is burned into my memory

Deep-sea divers took to the waters off the coast of Fraserburgh in a bid to confirm the identity of the vessel

Deep-sea divers took to the waters off the coast of Fraserburgh in a bid to confirm the identity of the vessel

First World War

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Experts confirm identity of First World War wreck found off Scottish coast

In the late 1700s Burns learned how to dance, became a freemason, and created a debating society, The Bachelors’ Club

In the late 1700s Burns learned how to dance, became a freemason, and created a debating society, The Bachelors’ Club

National Trust for Scotland

Specialist work begins to re-thatch roof of historic 17th-century Robert Burns club

Billy Connolly has asserted that Rob Roy was a criminal, not a folk hero

Billy Connolly has asserted that Rob Roy was a criminal, not a folk hero

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Billy Connolly’s judgement of Rob Roy MacGregor is seriously flawed

Why we celebrate the foiling of a plan to blow up another country’s parliament?

Why we celebrate the foiling of a plan to blow up another country’s parliament?

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In Scotland we are taught about English history instead of our own

Culross, known as one of the filming locations of Outlander, is home to fewer than 500 people

Culross, known as one of the filming locations of Outlander, is home to fewer than 500 people

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The beautiful Scottish village forever stained with blood

Billy Connolly in the BBC programme In My Own Words

Billy Connolly in the BBC programme In My Own Words

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Billy Connolly brands Scottish hero 'murderer and thief'

Alan Riach invites you to an extraordinary event at Topping’s bookshop

Alan Riach invites you to an extraordinary event at Topping’s bookshop

Glasgow University

Come and listen to our Voices at poetry reading in Glasgow

The Museums in the Metaverse project allows visitors and researchers to gain access to museums through a headset

The Museums in the Metaverse project allows visitors and researchers to gain access to museums through a headset

Glasgow University

Historian showcases pioneering virtual museums project by Scottish university

Eric Linklater (1899-1974) the Scottish writer at his writing desk, at home on the north-east coast of Scotland where he lives with his wife, close to his native Orkney

Eric Linklater (1899-1974) the Scottish writer at his writing desk, at home on the north-east coast of Scotland where he lives with his wife, close to his native Orkney

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Brush with death proves an inspiration

Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson and Donald Trump all have Scottish roots

Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson and Donald Trump all have Scottish roots

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A staggering 75 per cent of US presidents have Scottish roots – but why?

The centre, Cultarlann Inbhir Nis, will receive £370,000 in funding from the government

The centre, Cultarlann Inbhir Nis, will receive £370,000 in funding from the government

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New centre to promote Gaelic language secures 'crucial' Scottish Government funding

Archaeologists unearthed a cobbled surface, a possible drain and pottery sherds which date to the late medieval period of 14th or 15th century

Archaeologists unearthed a cobbled surface, a possible drain and pottery sherds which date to the late medieval period of 14th or 15th century

Medieval artefacts found in archaeological dig for lost Scottish castle

The Act of Union was signed in 1707

The Act of Union was signed in 1707

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Historic 'Scottish Cabinet' papers leading to 1707 Union finally published

Members of the Beltane Fire Society take part in Samhuinn Fire Festival on October 31 in Edinburgh

Members of the Beltane Fire Society take part in Samhuinn Fire Festival on October 31 in Edinburgh

Emma Guinness: Halloween festivities are embroiled in the Scots language

William Wallace was executed in 1305

William Wallace was executed in 1305

National Records of Scotland

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Rare William Wallace letter to go on display for St Andrew's Day

The iconic artefacts have been redisplayed to allow for an 'in the round' view

The iconic artefacts have been redisplayed to allow for an 'in the round' view

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'Iconic' Lewis chessmen redisplayed to allow for 'in the round view'

The possibility of reparations for slavery is being discussed

The possibility of reparations for slavery is being discussed

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UK does deserve some credit for banning the slave trade

To me, Falkland is the very definition of a VIV – Very Important Village

To me, Falkland is the very definition of a VIV – Very Important Village

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This is Scotland’s most important village and here is the proof

Robert Fergusson is chiefly remembered these days as the man who most influenced Robert Burns to write in Scots as well as English

Robert Fergusson is chiefly remembered these days as the man who most influenced Robert Burns to write in Scots as well as English

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Was Robert Fergusson a poet, prodigal son or tavern rat?

The racism of today is deeply rooted in the racism of yesterday, writes Graham Campbell

The racism of today is deeply rooted in the racism of yesterday, writes Graham Campbell

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Graham Campbell: Keir Starmer yet again turns the other cheek to racism

A bronze rattle pendant from the Peebles Hoard which dates from 1000-800 BCE

A bronze rattle pendant from the Peebles Hoard which dates from 1000-800 BCE

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‘Utterly unique’ Bronze Age hoard found in Borders saved for the nation

West Linton is one of the villages explored by Hamish MacPherson

West Linton is one of the villages explored by Hamish MacPherson

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Small but mighty – the stories of Scotland's villages

Robert Fergusson, as painted by his friend Alexander Runciman

Robert Fergusson, as painted by his friend Alexander Runciman

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How this poet managed to find his true voice – in Scots