The History of Scotland Magazine
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.
Neil Armstrong’s Visit to Langholm
On 21st July 1969 Neil Armstrong became the first man to walk on the surface of the moon. While the world celebrated, one town in Scotland regarded Armstrong’s achievement as a personal success story: Langholm, the Muckle Toon…
Helen Duncan, Scotland’s Last Witch
The story of Helen Duncan – spiritualist, medium and the last person in Britain to be tried and sentenced under the 1735 Witchcraft Act…
The Battle of Bannockburn
Since the English King Edward I had all but destroyed the Scottish army in 1298 the Scots, now under the…
Whiskyopolis
Campbeltown, a small town on the Mull of Kintyre peninsula, was once one of the richest towns per capita in all of Scotland and an important centre of industry. And that industry was whisky…
Biography of Mary Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots is perhaps the best known figure in Scotland’s history. Her life provided tragedy and romance, more dramatic than any legend.
Scottish Wedding Traditions
Tying the Knot, Paying-the-Piper and Having a Dram – or a guide to traditional Scottish wedding practices and their origins!
Gretna Green
Gretna Green is possibly the most romantic place in Scotland, if not in the UK. This small Scottish village has become synonymous with runaway lovers and weddings over the anvil….
The History of Hogmanay
Only one nation in the world can celebrate the New Year or Hogmanay with such revelry and passion – the Scots! But what are the actual origins of Hogmanay, and why should a tall dark stranger be a welcome visitor after midnight?
