Thursday, March 28, 2024

Tag: Scottish History

Letter of Burns' final words "a once in a lifetime find"

By Christine Lavelle A LETTER of “huge significance” to the understanding of the life of Robert Burns was unveiled today. Dated 14 July, 1796 – a...

Fabric gives glimpse into Scotland’s history

By Paul Thornton A DEEP red scrap of felt hints at the bloody history behind this rare fragment of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s sword hilt. The tiny...

Unique Jacobite sword scrap set for auction

By Michael MacLeod A TINY part of Bonnie Prince Charlie’s sword will go on auction next month. A scrap of red felt lining from the...

Scotland's hidden photographic treasures go online

By Michael MacLeod A HUGE slice of Scottish photographic history has been uploaded onto the internet in a bid to share the nation’s history...

Government joins battle for William Wallace "passport"

By Michael MacLeod WILLIAM Wallace’s passport could return north of the border, after the Scottish Government began research into relic. They have asked a team of...

Tram birthplace on track for £2million sale

By Michael MacLeod THE site of Scotland’s first permanent electric tramway is up for sale for more than £1.8million. The Carstairs Mains estate in Lanarkshire...

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