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Airline collapse hits thousands
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:51:12 -0000
Hundreds of travellers are stranded and tens of thousands lose bookings after the budget airline Zoom collapses.
More firms increase energy bills
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 15:06:22 -0000
Two more energy firms, Scottish Power and Npower, say they will raise prices, blaming more expensive wholesale costs.
Lockerbie evidence not disclosed
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 21:13:17 -0000
Scottish police had information that could have changed the outcome of the Lockerbie trial, a BBC programme learns.
Death crash drink-driver jailed
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 14:37:14 -0000
A man who caused the death of 16-year-old in a car crash is jailed for more than three years.
Scots jail numbers rise again
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:44:58 -0000
The average daily prison population in Scotland has increased by 3% to a record high, figures show.
Musician bids to beat net pirates
Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:31:30 -0000
A Scots-based US musician launches a new website in an effort to beat internet pirates.

 

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Discover the History of Scotland - An ambitious project by the pupils and staff of Fortrose Academy to tell the story of Scotland from prehistoric to modern times.

Culture - Various sections include news, culture and traditions, ideas and ingenuity, Scotland's history with a timeline, myths and mysteries, historic places and A-Z profiles of Great Scots. With video archives.

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A Short History of Scotland - Scotland Vacations gives a timeline of the history of Scotland leading to illustrated features on people and places.

Altara's Almanac - Contains information on Scotland, Pictish and Celtic knotwork, traditional fayre, with links to other sites.
Meta Description: [ Altara's Almanac: The world of Ezra for D&D, as well as a host of other stuff, including information on Scotland, Pictish and Celtic knotwork, The Picts and Ancient Alba, and links to other sites ]

Am Baile - An online learning and research resource of digitised archives for the language, culture and history of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. English and Gaelic versions.

Ayrshire History - Illustrated articles on the history of Ayrshire and its people, and the local history of its parishes, towns and villages.
Meta Description: [ Publishes articles on the history of the county of Ayrshire on the west coast of Scotland. ]

Blaeu Atlas of Scotland, 1654 - The National Library of Scotland presents the first atlas of Scotland, containing 49 engraved maps and 154 pages of descriptive text, translated from Latin into English for the first time.

Book of Deer Project - Discussion of the illustrated Gospel from the early Columban monastery at Old Deer in Aberdeenshire, with entries in Scottish Gaelic written c.1135.

Britannia's Guide to Scotland - This section of the large Britannia includes an encyclopedia of famous Scots and a timeline of Scottish history by Peter N. Williams.
Meta Description: [ Guide to Scotland attractions, restaurants, hotels, theatre and landmarks. Includes reviews, recommendations, photographic tours, news and more. ]

Chronology of Scottish History - Timeline of Scottish history listing all the major dates and events, from earliest times to modern day, from Rampant Scotland.
Meta Description: [ Chronology of Scottish History ]

Clans History and Links - History of Scottish clans, tartans, and culture.
Meta Description: [ Scottish history on highland dress and the kilt, tartan history, clan origins, Scottish music, food and culture. ]

Comunn_Birlinn Celtic Galley Association - A charitable organisation which aims to promote knowledge of the maritime history of the Celtic seas and the skills of boat building and seamanship in Scotland.

Davie's Scottish Homepage - Contains a section devoted to Scottish history and another on Scottish castles.
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Electric Scotland's Scottish History - Offers information on early Scottish history, battles, culture, literature, music and Scots abroad.
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First Scottish Books - Digitised images of the nine earliest books printed in Scotland, from the National Library of Scotland

Friars in Medieval Scotland - Tjeerd Carter-Tijmstra explains the different orders of friars, and gives photographs and history of the best preserved sites, a full list of the mendicant houses in Scotland and bibliography.
Meta Description: [ Information about friars in medieval scotland and surviving friar architecture ]

Gateway to Scotland - Provides maps and history timeline with information about the Country.
Meta Description: [ The definitive source of information on all things Scottish, including Culture, Geography, History, Famous People ]

Gateway to Scottish History - Index of sites concerning Scottish history.

History of Scotland - Description of the history of Scotland from 1 AD to present day.
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History of Scottish Highland Dress - An article mainly about the development of the kilt.
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History Scotland Magazine - Illustrated magazine covering all aspects of Scotland's history and heritage. Features on archaeology, history, architecture, place-names, language, environmental and local history. Scholarly but aimed at a wide audience.
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James Wilson - The Scottish Radical Martyr of the 1820 Insurrection, by author David Cramb Wilson 1980.
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Kirkpatrick Macandrew Trust for Scotland - Listing history, origins, activities and events.

Lothene Experimental Archaeology - Living history group which researches and recreates aspects of the life of ordinary people in Lothian (Lothene) from Roman times to the 18th Century.

M.V. Gardyloo - History, photographs and information on this sludge dumping vessel.

Medieval Scotland - A collection of articles by Sharon L. Krossa, including such topics as handfasting, kilts, William Wallace, and Robert Bruce. Also a bibliography and links for Scottish medieval names, clothing, history, and literature.
Meta Description: [ Resources for Scottish medieval names, clothing, history, and literature, as well as a bibliography of books and articles about Scotland in the Middle Ages, including such topics as handfasting, kilts, William Wallace, and Robert Bruce. ]

Moirbooks - Scottish heritage and local hisatory books by Helen Moir. Includes book details, author information, and some genealogy links.
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National Tartan Day - Historical information relating to significant events in Scotland from The Highland Clearances up to the 20th century. Also contains other historical information about workhouses, and of concentration camps and mass graves, sources quoted.
Meta Description: [ National Tartan Day: April 6th. Celebrates Scottish heritage and culture. ]

Rampant Scotland Index - History - Index of sites concerning Scottish history.

Scotland - A History - Site concentrating on the earlier aspects of Scottish history Picts, Scots, Gaels and the Celtic church.

Scotland's Past - Offering the latest news in Scottish history and archaeology plus an timeline of all periods of Scottish history.
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Scots Community - Contents include history, genealogy, books, and a gallery. Members are also invited to submit their own articles and suggest topics.
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Scottish Archaeology and History - Corinne Mills looks at ancient and historic sites, including castles, monasteries, battlefields and shipwrecks. Also gives a timeline and portraits of Mary Stuart.

404 Scottish Economic History Database, 1550 - 1780 - For the serious Scottish historian, an on-line database of crop yeilds, demographic data, prices, wages and weather from 1550 to 1780.

Scottish Feudal Baronies - An introduction to Scottish feudal baronies with a list of them taken from 'Inquisitionum Ad Capellam Domini Regis Retornatarum Abbreviatio' or the 'Retours of Services of Heirs', which cover the period 1544-1699.

Scottish History - Articles on aspects of Scottish history by historian Robert Gunn. Complete timeline included.

Scottish History Online - Historical images of Scotland, and the Scottish People. Looking at the prehistoric, medieval, Pictish and Celtic history of Scotland, which goes back over 8,000 years. Also includes the Scottish History Club which encourages people to interact with others with a passion for Scotland Past.
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Scottish History Online - John Duncan shares his passion for Scottish history. Includes illustrated articles on the Picts, ancient sites and historic figures, plus the password-protected Scottish History Club.
Meta Description: [ The History of Scotland Online. It's Modern, Medieval, Prehistoric, Pictish and Celtic past back nearly 8000 years. An epic account of Scotland & Scottish History. ]

Scottish Mining Villages - Information on mining areas of Scotland including lists of names of miners killed in accidents.
Meta Description: [ Information on mining areas of Scotland concentration on Lanarkshire and Fife including historical descriptions, housing, names of those killed in mining accidents and disasters. ]

Scottish Origins - Robert M. Gunn tells the story of Scotland, including its rulers, up to William Wallace.

Scottish Parliament Project - Based at the University of St Andrews, aims to create a digital edition of the acts of the pre 1707 Scottish Parliament, and a three volume History of the Scottish Parliament.
Meta Description: [ The Scottish Parliament Project is producing a new digital edition of the acts of the Scottish Parliament, 1235 - 1707, on CD-ROM and the internet ]

Scottish Printing Archival Trust - The 500-history of print in Scotland.
Meta Description: [ A history or printing in Scotland over the last 500 years. ]

Scottish Railways and Steamers - Chronological listings grouped in year bands dating from before 1700. Search facilities, pictures and associated information are included.
Meta Description: [ Scottish Railways and Steamers by Ewan Crawford ]

Scottish Site Directory - A series of one page articles on various aspects of Scottish history by J.K. Gillon.
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Scottish Studies: Simon Fraser University - Provides a focal point for faculty, students and members of the community interested in exploring Scottish history and culture and the impact of Scots on other cultures and nations, including in particular Canada.

SCRAN - Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network, multimedia resources on history and culture in Scotland.
Meta Description: [ Scran is a UK charity with a learning image service: 300,000 images, clip art, movies and sounds from museums, galleries, archives and the media; thousands of learning packs; and web tools to create, design, assemble and distribute. ]

Sgian Duh - History - Timeline of Scottish history with short descriptions of each of the events listed.
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Statistical Accounts of Scotland - Contemporary accounts of the economic and social state of Scotland around the time of the Industrial Revolution. This web service provides free access to page images of the Accounts.
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The Convention of the Baronage of Scotland - Explains the origins of the barony in the feudal system, the function of baronial courts, and related history and heraldry.

The National Archives of Scotland - Holds records spanning the 12th to the 21st centuries, touching on virtually every aspect of Scottish life.
Meta Description: [ Information about the National Archives of Scotland ]

The PEARL Server at the School of Scottish Studies - Online audio archive, with transcripts, of items from the School's collection of oral history; includes features, stories, legends, songs, and a gallery of old photos.

The Royal Observer Corps in Scotland - An ambitious project to document the role of the Royal Observer Corps in Scotland during the Cold War.

The Story of Scotland's History - An online book about Scottish history.

University of Edinburgh Department of Scottish History - Offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Scottish history. Courses, research students, recent theses, staff. The Survey of Scottish Witchcraft.

Video History Scotland - Scottish video titles of Scotland, its maritime, shipping and railway history.
Meta Description: [ A maritime and rail video history of Scotland including the River Clyde, Paddle Steamer Waverley,Maid of The Loch, Loch Lomond,Rothesay,Dunoon,Isle of Bute,Greenock,Glasgow ]

Yahoo Group: Scot Celt and Medieval History Group - Scottish Celtic and Medieval European history and culture information hosted by two historians in a friendly, positive group.
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