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The History Of The Stone of Destiny (Stone of Scone)

It is known from historical records that the stone was shipped through Egypt, Sicily, Spain and Ireland before arriving in Scotland in 850AD. … [Read more...]

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William Wallace (Braveheart) Who Was He?

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We all have watched the movie Braveheart and often when I tell someone who hails from another country that I am from Scotland they will say that they … [Read more...]

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Kenneth I – The Ruler of Scotland

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Scottish history really started with Kenneth I the first King of Scotland.But how did Kenneth achieve his rise to power as King of Scotland?Well, … [Read more...]

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Mary I Queen Of Scots – Early Years Of Her Life

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Mary I who was known in France as Marie Stuart and in Scotland and England as Mary Queen of Scots was born on 8 December 1542 at Linlithgow Palace, … [Read more...]

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or To Put It Another Way The History Of ScotlandMost of the wars in Scottish history have actually been with our nearest neighbours the English or … [Read more...]

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The History Of The Stone of Destiny (Stone of Scone)

William Wallace (Braveheart) Who Was He?

Kenneth I – The Ruler of Scotland

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