James I, King of Scots: The Captive Monarch Kidnapped by Pirates
James I remains one of the most fascinating figures in Scottish history, known as both a captive...
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The Bonnie Earl of Moray: Murder and a Mother’s Retribution
The Bonnie Earl of Moray had an untimely death. It would impact my father’s childhood. My...
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Earl Beardie Gambles with the Devil on Hogmanay Night
Earl Beardie studied his opponent before taking a deep swig of whisky from his glass. Earl Beardie...
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Alexander III: A ghostly visitor at his wedding was a portent of his impending death
Alexander III, King of Scots’ wedding to Yolande de Dreux was unforgettable. Wine flowed...
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St Andrews Cathedral: Skeletons, Skulls and Sarcophagi
St Andrews Cathedral is the place to visit if you are interested in stones, bones, and ghostly...
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The Minister, The Witch and The Witch Pricker: The Tragic Tale of Kathrin Key
Witch! This was perhaps the most fearsome word encountered by Kathrin Key, resident of the small...
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