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History Scotland

Your number one online resource for Scottish history and archaeology

Bringing you daily news and expert articles on Scottish heritage, history, archaeology and events.

In addition to our extensive website, we also publish the renowned History Scotland magazine.

Our huge library of articles and stories includes:

• Daily news updates
• 'On this day in history…' stories
• Expert articles - written by Scotland's top historians
• Your guide to Scottish Kings and Queens
…and so much more.

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News & Articles

Mary of Guise was born - On this day in Scottish history

Mary of Guise, mother of Mary Queen of Scots, was born on 22 November 1515. ...

22/11/2018

Celebrate St Andrew's Day, Hogmanay and Burns Night with VisitScotland Winter Festivals events

Works of art from the collections of Charles II to go on display in Scotland for the first time

On this day in history - James Hogg, the Ettrick Shepherd, died

Max Richter, Composer, Beau Willimon, Writer, Joe Alwyn, Josie Rourke, Director, Margot Robbie, Alexandra Byrne, Costume Designer, Ismael Cruz Cordova

Photos from the premiere of Mary Queen of Scots at the American Film Institute Festival in Los Angeles

The cast and crew of the upcoming movie Mary Queen of Scots gathered in LA for the movie’s world premiere at the ...

21/11/2018

James Bruce, 8th Lord Elgin died - On this day in Scottish history

The history and legend of the Saltire

The Making of a French Queen of Scots

A Better World? Scotland after World War I

A Better World? Scotland after the First World War - new exhibition at National Library of Scotland

The scale of demobilisation, struggle for better living & working conditions and the changing political landscape ...

19/11/2018

Sir David Wilkie was born - On this day in Scottish history

On this day in history - John Balliol's claim to the Scottish throne was recognised

Outlaw James Macpherson was hanged at Banff - On this day in Scottish history

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