Tag: History
Honoring Historic Scottish Vessels at National Ships UK Awards
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...
Revitalizing a Historic Scottish Castle: A New Era Begins
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: A Legendary 200-Year-Old Scotch Whisky
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...
Scotland’s Last Witch: Tragic Death Wins Scottish Book of the Year
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...
Humanity Prevails: Research on Black Death in Scotland
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...