St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, whose saint’s day is celebrated annually on 30 November. He …
Viral – In 1928 Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin
Alexander Fleming was born in Ayrshire on 6 August 1881, the son of a farmer and third of …
Celebrating Scotland’s Maritime Heritage
Scotland has a proud and extensive maritime heritage including ship building, ports, navigation, exploration and trade. In 1511, …
Happy Birthday To John Logie Baird – Inventor Of Television
Today – 14 August – is John Logie Baird’s birthday. He was born in 1888 in Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire. …
The World’s Oldest Football
Discovered lodged between the rafters of the Queen’s Chamber in Stirling Castle, the world’s oldest surviving football, was made …
Vikings Invade Aberdeen
An army of Vikings from Shetland have landed on Aberdeen Beach, mirroring a previous viking invasion in the …
Regimental Colours From Waterloo Displayed At Edinburgh Castle
In the year marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, two rare examples of regimental Colours …
New Interactive Story of Andrew Carnegie
A new interactive platform has been launched to tell the story of Andrew Carnegie – the most successful …
Look out for Captain Kidd at Tartan Day on Ellis Island
Captain William Kidd, the Scottish sailor, tried and executed for piracy will feature in a new exhibition during …
Greyfriars Bobby Honored in Capital Ceremony
The loyal terrier, Greyfriars Bobby, who famously guarded his master’s grave for 14 years after his death has …
One This Day: John Balliol Was Crowned ‘King Of Scotland’
Today in 1292, John Balliol was crowned ‘The King of Scotland’ at Berwick. From the start of his …
On This Day: Famous Fiddler, James MacPherson Was Hanged At Banff
Today in 1700 James MacPherson, the famous fiddling freebooter, was hanged at Banff. The town clock was said …