Scottish Reformation martyrs and murders: the high price of certainty
The Scottish Reformation martyrs and murders began with a lethal combination of religious...
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Tag: 17th Century
Folk Magic: A Living System of Survival in Ancient Scotland
Ancient Scottish folk magic was never a distant myth; it was a living, breathing system of...
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Dunnottar Castle: Dark Deeds and Desperate Defences
Dunnottar Castle clings to the wind-scoured cliffs south of Stonehaven, where the air feels thick...
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The National Covenant: From the Holy Oath to the Mackenzie Poltergeist
National Covenant history begins with a single, defiant act in a cold Edinburgh churchyard that...
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Haunted Scottish Highlands: The Massacre at Glencoe
Murder! Massacre! Betrayal! Treason! Glencoe is one of the most spectacular areas of unspoiled...
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The Wizard of Gordonstoun: A Pact with the Devil
The Wizard of Gordonstoun looked behind him. The Devil’s black stallion was gaining on him. The...
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