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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

BACK IN THE DAY

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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

back in the day

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

back in the day

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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

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge came from the north of Scotland, according to new research

The Altar Stone of Stonehenge came from the north of Scotland, according to new research

Aberdeenshire, Scotland

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Archaeologist sheds light on where in Scotland Stonehenge's Altar Stone comes from

Stonehenge's six-tonne Altar Stone came from Scotland, research has found

Stonehenge's six-tonne Altar Stone came from Scotland, research has found

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Stonehenge's six-tonne Altar Stone came from Scotland, research finds

Conservation work is underway to preserve St Kilda Kirk

Conservation work is underway to preserve St Kilda Kirk

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Conservation team braves elements in project to preserve 200-year-old Scottish kirk

Seagate Castle in Irvine has played many roles throughout its history, writes Hamish MacPherson

Seagate Castle in Irvine has played many roles throughout its history, writes Hamish MacPherson

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Scottish history

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Irvine’s notorious role in Scotland’s witch-hunt fever

As I watched in disgust, from somewhere in the vast labyrinth of trivia that occupies my brain pan there emerged a thought from history – we’ve seen this before in Britain

As I watched in disgust, from somewhere in the vast labyrinth of trivia that occupies my brain pan there emerged a thought from history – we’ve seen this before in Britain

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Hamish MacPherson: Mask ban to deal with undesirables

Jugs, vines and secret signs on pies feature as anniversary celebrated

Jugs, vines and secret signs on pies feature as anniversary celebrated

Jugs, vines and secret signs on pies feature as anniversary celebrated

The two friends have written a novel which traces Stirling, and the surrounding areas of the Forth Valley, called Conflicts Of The Forth: Exploring 6000 Years Of Warfare At Scotland's Bloodiest Spot

The two friends have written a novel which traces Stirling, and the surrounding areas of the Forth Valley, called Conflicts Of The Forth: Exploring 6000 Years Of Warfare At Scotland's Bloodiest Spot

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Scotland's most historically important area for battles revealed in new book

Historic Scotland hosted its largest re-enactment event at Fort George, located outside of Inverness, this weekend

Historic Scotland hosted its largest re-enactment event at Fort George, located outside of Inverness, this weekend

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Huge reenactment event celebrates 2000 years of Scottish history

A charity has called on people to object to 'damaging plans' for development at the Battle of Bannockburn site

A charity has called on people to object to 'damaging plans' for development at the Battle of Bannockburn site

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Charity urges people to object to 'damaging' Bannockburn development plans

A museum in Lewis has invested in new technology to help protect its future

A museum in Lewis has invested in new technology to help protect its future

Scottish island museum turns to new technology to protect 'rich' heritage

Irvine High Street pictured around 1750

Irvine High Street pictured around 1750

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The origins of this Scottish town are truly ancient

Arbroath Court House is at the heart of community efforts

Arbroath Court House is at the heart of community efforts

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The hard work is being put in to save this iconic Arbroath building

The Prince Consort laying the foundation-stone of the new General Post Office at Edinburgh, 1861.

The Prince Consort laying the foundation-stone of the new General Post Office at Edinburgh, 1861.

BACK IN THE DAY

When Scotland had its own Post Office and 'post towns'

Robert the Bruce and Mary, Queen of Scots are among the historic figures to feature

Robert the Bruce and Mary, Queen of Scots are among the historic figures to feature

Robert the Bruce

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Scotland's 'largest historic re-enactment' puts focus on D-Day

Robert the Bruce should actually just be referred to as Robert Bruce, historians have said on a podcast

Robert the Bruce should actually just be referred to as Robert Bruce, historians have said on a podcast

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Historians suggest people have been saying Robert the Bruce's name wrong

The Abernethy pearl, which was found in 1967, is to go up for auction

The Abernethy pearl, which was found in 1967, is to go up for auction

Iconic Scottish jewellers' stock up for auction after 150 years in business

A team of archaeologists made the discovery in a village in the Highlands

A team of archaeologists made the discovery in a village in the Highlands

Highlands & Islands

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Work begins to reveal secrets of Bronze Age discovery in Highland village

The Battle of Bannockburn, fought in June 1314, famously saw Robert the Bruce and the Scots defeat the English troops led by King Edward II

The Battle of Bannockburn, fought in June 1314, famously saw Robert the Bruce and the Scots defeat the English troops led by King Edward II

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Campaigners 'shocked' as development approved on Bannockburn battlefield

A new 3D model of Robert the Bruce's face has gone on display in Dunfermline

A new 3D model of Robert the Bruce's face has gone on display in Dunfermline

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New 3D model of Robert the Bruce's face goes on display at Scottish abbey

Dornoch Cathedral in Dornoch

Dornoch Cathedral in Dornoch

BACK IN THE DAY

Hamish MacPherson: How could I have overlooked this ancient town?

In 1967, Winnie Ewing was elected as an SNP MP in a by-election in Hamilton

In 1967, Winnie Ewing was elected as an SNP MP in a by-election in Hamilton

Scottish devolution

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Scottish home rule looked defeated in 1979. Yessers can learn from that today

Historian and author Alice Loxton has named her top ten sites to visit in Scotland by train

Historian and author Alice Loxton has named her top ten sites to visit in Scotland by train

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Scotland's top ten historical sites to visit by train, according to an historian