Alison Rough: One of Edinburgh’s Deadliest Property Investors
Alison Rough (c. 1480 — 3 September 1535) was one of Edinburgh’s most formidable...
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Tag: 16th Century
The Scottish Reformation and Its Turbulent Aftermath: A Nation Reshaped
The Scottish Reformation, a pivotal moment in Scotland’s history, fundamentally reshaped the...
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The Aftermath of Culloden: The Human Cost of the Act of Proscription
The aftermath of Culloden is a memory that lies deep in the psyche of the Scottish people, both...
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Agnes Keith: The Most Powerful Woman in Scotland?
During her lifetime Agnes Keith became the most powerful woman in Scotland. By the time Mary,...
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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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Alchemy in Scotland
Alchemy in Scotland Alchemy in Scotland represents a fascinating chapter in the nation’s...
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