Alexander II: Premonition, Defiance, and Death on Kerrera
In the summer of 1249, Alexander II, King of Scotland, anchored his invasion fleet off the Isle of...
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Category: Bestiary
The Scottish Invasion of England 1648: The Engager Army’s Doomed March
The Scottish invasion of England 1648 began on 8 July, when a Covenanter faction known as the...
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Johnnie Armstrong: The Border Reiver King Betrayed by James V
Johnnie Armstrong had an invitation from the king to join a royal hunting party. Johnnie boasted...
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Big Ears (Cluas an Leoghaidh / Cluasan Mòra / Cluas-leobhar)
⚠️ Content Warning: This article contains descriptions of animal cruelty. Some readers may...
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Alchemy in Scotland
Alchemy in Scotland Alchemy in Scotland represents a fascinating chapter in the nation’s...
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The Phantom Piper of the Caves
General Information The Phantom Piper of the Caves is one of Scotland’s most enduring and...
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