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Tag: Scottish History

Dundee’s radical history is the catalyst for a new Cooper Gallery project

A NEW project which reflects Dundee's dynamic history is set to be launched by the University of Dundee's Cooper Gallery. The Ignorant Art School is...

Letter signed by Mary Queen of Scots reveals she paved the way for the Geneva Convention

A DOCUMENT signed by Mary Queen of Scots proves that the Scottish monarch paved the way for the Geneva Convention - 300 years before...

Well plaid as design bosses deduce it is time for an official Sherlock Holmes tartan

Detective's trademark deerstalker and cape unveiled in stunning green tartan SHERLOCK Holmes has become the first literary character to have his own tartan approved by...

Letters shed new light on links between Scotland and British Columbia

HISTORIC documents which reveal new details about Vancouver Island’s Scottish clan heritage have been published for the first time. Two letters by Captain Walter Colquhoun...

New Robert Burns museum features cast of Bard’s skull

By Oliver Farrimond A NEW £21 million museum celebrating the life of Robert Burns is set to open in Alloway on 1 December this year. The...

Tattoo getting organised for its biggest year yet

By Christine Lavelle PREPARATIONS for this year’s Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo got underway today, when all 1,000 performers came together for a rehearsal. Now in its...

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