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.
You may also be interested in our History of Britain section covering the period from the Act of Union during Queen Anne‘s reign to the modern day.
The Two Pretenders
The Two Pretenders of the title were James Edward Stuart, known as the Old Pretender, and his son Charles Edward Stuart, the Young Pretender. Both were determined to take their place – in their opinion, their rightful place – on the British throne.
The ‘Honours’ of Scotland
The Scottish ‘Honours’ are the oldest Royal Regalia in Britain and can be seen in Edinburgh Castle. The ‘Honours’ were first used together at the coronation of the nine-month-old Mary, Queen of Scots in 1543.
Thomas Cochrane – Master and Commander
The list of British Naval heroes is a long and illustrious one, including the likes of Drake, Nelson, Rodney, Hood and of course Thomas Cochrane. Thomas who, you may ask?
Victorian Poisoners
Poison was the first choice for many murderers in the Victorian era – and was particularly popular with women!
The King James Bible
The King James Bible has long been celebrated as one of the most significant texts of all time, not only for its accessible portrayal of the Christian religion, but also for its ability to spread the English language worldwide.
The mysterious disappearance of the Eilean Mor lighthouse keepers.
What drove three experienced lightkeepers to abandon their post on a remote island in the Outer Hebrides?
Langholm’s Proud Horsemen
The Border burghs of Scotland were always the first places to feel the onslaught of the English invaders. They celebrate their continuing existence with a flamboyant ceremony called the ‘Common Ridings’, an event that marks the right of the common land.
The History of Highland Dancing
Perhaps nothing captures the spirit of Scottish culture better than the sight of Highland dancing being performed at some Highland gathering in some far flung corner of the world.
