St Donan of Eigg: The Martyrdom
St Donan stands as one of the most violent and haunting martyrdoms in early Scottish history. His...
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Tag: Early Medieval
Birds of Prophecy: The Lore of Scottish Bird Augury, Divination and Fate
Birds of prophecy have been used to predict mundane weather patterns and the serious matter of...
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Saint Mungo: Patron Saint of Glasgow
Saint Mungo, also known as Saint Kentigern, was born under heartbreaking circumstances. His...
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Winter Solstice: Scottish Megaliths and the World’s Oldest Calendar
The Winter Solstice in Scotland can be a tough time of the year, with barely any daylight hours....
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The Beggar Shepherd: An Old Scottish Christmas Tale
The Beggar Shepherd is an auld Christmas tale from bygone years. It is set in Galloway in the late...
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The Picts: The Mystery, the Myth and the Monuments
Picts in Scotland remain one of the most mysterious peoples in early British history. My first...
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