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.
Alexander Fleming
In 1999, Sir Alexander Fleming was named in Time magazine’s list of the 100 Most Important People of the 20th century. This eminent scientist is most famous for his discovery of the first antibiotic, Penicillin…
The Battle Of Prestonpans, September 21st 1745
The Battle of Prestonpans was the first significant conflict in the second Jacobite Rising. The Jacobites achieved a stunning victory…
Keir Hardie
Keir Hardie played an important role in British political history. He was the founder of the Labour Party, the first Leader of the Labour Party and the first ever Labour Member of Parliament…
The Darien Scheme
The story of Scotland’s Darien Scheme, one of the most ambitious colonial schemes attempted in the 17th century.
James ‘Paraffin’ Young
There was a time (albeit a very short time) when Scotland was the largest producer of refined oil in the entire world, all because of just one man – James ‘Paraffin’ Young.
James Bruce
James Bruce was a Scottish writer and traveller, whose legacy remains shrouded in rumour and false accusations…
Dr Livingstone I presume?
Linguist, doctor, missionary and explorer, Dr Livingstone is a legend among travellers and adventurers…
Mungo Park
Mungo Park was a Scottish physician and explorer, who in the 18th century travelled thousands of miles within deepest Africa, surviving native attacks, fever and imprisonment – he was even mistakenly presumed dead…
