Every month we will feature articles relating to the history of Scotland - famous people, famous battles, famous places etc. These will build over the months into a full and intriguing insight into the history of this ancient land
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Burke and Hare, infamous murderers and grave-robbers
Burke and Hare, infamous grave-robbers and murderers in 19th century Edinburgh, Scotland -
The Loch Ness Monster
The Great Glen in the Scottish highlands is a rift valley 60 miles long and contains three famous lochs; Lochy, Oich and Ness. The most famous of these is Loch Ness because of the monster said to 'lurk' in its deep waters. -
Rob Roy MacGregor
In Victorian times, people were enthralled by the novels of Sir Walter Scott, who portrayed a man called Rob Roy in his stories… a dashing and chivalrous outlaw. The truth however was a little less glamorous of course. -
The Battle of Prestonpans
The Battle of Prestonpans was the first significant conflict in the second Jacobite Rising, taking place on September 21st 1745. -
Haggis, Scotland's National dish
Why is it that when Scotland’s national drink is enjoyed and revered the world over, its national dish is often the butt of the national joke? Perhaps it is because the truth is a little more frightening than fiction...
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