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News & Articles

Naturalist John Muir was born - On this day in history

John Muir, the Scottish-born naturalist known as the 'Father of the National Parks' was born on 21 April 1838.

21/04/2018

Scottish golf prodigy Young Tom Morris was born - On this day in history

The Archaeology of Dun Deardail: an Iron Age hillfort in Glen Nevis

Lord Byron died in Greece - On this day in history

History & archaeology events in Scotland, May and June 2018

Revel in your passion for the past with the History Scotland round-up of events taking place in Scotland during ...

19/04/2018

Geophysics survey begins of Isle of Rousay - the 'Egypt of the North'

The real Outlander! Jacobites, Scotland, landscape

Battle of Britain pilot Harbourne Stephen was born - On this day in history

Society of Antiquaries of Scotland AGM and lecture, 24 April 2018

The Society of Antiquaries of Scotland will hold its AGM on 24 April in Aberdeen, followed by a lecture. ...

18/04/2018

Most visited Historic Environment Scotland sites for 2017-18 revealed

Scottish born Canadian statesman Alexander Mackenzie died - On this day in history

Hume Castle's medieval past to be explored

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