History Scotland magazine

History Scotland

The 6 men who dared to oppose the National Covenant, a special report on the trail of Rome's missing ninth legion, plus a 10 year project sheds new light on...

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September / October 2019

On sale: 10/08/2019

History Scotland is your number one online resource for Scottish history and archaeology

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News & Articles

Scottish engineer James Nasmyth was born - On this day in history

Scottish engineer James Nasmyth was born on 19 August 1808.

19/08/2019

Beggars' badges in Scotland

Arthur Elphinstone was executed - On this day in history

The Battle of Verneuil was fought - On this day in history

Carolina Nairne was born - On this day in history

Lady Carolina Nairne was born on 16 August 1766.

16/08/2019

Sir Walter Scott was born - On this day in history

Investigations cast doubt on the origin of the Haddo Madonna

King Robert III was born - On this day in history

David Ramsay astronomical silver and gilt oval watch with portrait of King James VI & I c.1619

The Luxury of Time: Clocks from 1550-1750, exhibition at National Museum of Scotland

A special display of rare and significant historical timepieces telling the story of a golden age of innovation in ...

14/08/2019

Sir William Craigie was born - On this day in history

Corries singer Roy Williamson died - On this day in history

Philanthropist Andrew Carnegie died - On this day in history

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