Tag: History

Uncovering Merlin's Roots: Archaeology Projects Nominated for Top Award In a quest to unravel the mysteries of the mythical Merlin in the Scottish Borders and delve into the illicit origins of whisky production in the...

**Revealing the Mysteries of Ancient Kings' Unkempt Hair: Unveiling the Merovingian Dynasty** In a groundbreaking study that challenges traditional historical narratives, Professor James Palmer from the University of St Andrews School of History is shedding...

Best-Selling Author Sir Alexander McCall Smith Acquires Historic Scottish Tweed Mill In a monumental move for the Scottish textile industry, best-selling author Sir Alexander McCall Smith has joined forces with four other partners to acquire...

A historic letter in support of Scottish hero William Wallace was displayed on St Andrew's Day. The fragile document, known as the "Wallace letter of recommendation", was shown to over 250 people for five...

A number of historic Scottish vessels were recently celebrated at the National Historic Ships UK Awards. The PS Waverley, a paddle steamer from 1946, was named National Flagship of the Year, while the 1924...

A new chapter is beginning at an ancient Scottish castle that has been abandoned for centuries. Baltersan Castle, a historic site that dates back to 1584 and has connections to influential figures like Charles...

The Macallan Distillery, a legendary Scotch whisky brand with a 200-year history, has undergone significant changes over the years. From its humble beginnings with schoolteacher and barley farmer Alexander Reid to the modernization era...

Janet Horne, the last woman executed for witchcraft in Scotland almost 300 years ago, has been given new life in the novel "The Last Witch of Scotland" by Philip Paris. Horne, who suffered from...

A team of researchers from the University of Aberdeen has made a significant discovery regarding the Black Death in Scotland. Their findings, which have been published in the journal PlosOne, reveal that the Black...