History

In contrast to most of Scotland, the north-western coast and the islands beyond were a...

When news of the war broke out in 1914, nothing could prepare the citizens of Glasgow...

This in-depth and intriguing book investigates all aspects of the murder of Pearl...

From the murder of James I and the brutal torture of his betrayers to the beheading of...

The loss of two British ships crammed with American soldiers bound for the trenches of...

From pre-Roman times, Stirling was seen as a strategic location because of its position...

Beatrix Potter in Scotland gives insight to the life of one of the best-loved writers...

This book examines some of the most spectacular ancient monuments in Britain: the iron...

The village of Thornhill has had a connection spanning three centuries with the Dukes...

A strategically important natural harbor in the Orkney Islands, Scapa Flow served as...

The Battle of Flodden in 1513 was the largest battle ever to take place between England...

The 1745 Jacobite Rebellion was a turning point in British history. At its height it...