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Who was St Andrew?

November 27, 2015 Heritage

St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, whose saint’s day is celebrated annually on 30 November. He …

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Viral – In 1928 Alexander Fleming Discovers Penicillin

August 27, 2015 Heritage

Alexander Fleming was born in Ayrshire on 6 August 1881, the son of a farmer and third of …

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Celebrating Scotland’s Maritime Heritage

August 24, 2015 Heritage

Scotland has a proud and extensive maritime heritage including ship building, ports, navigation, exploration and trade.  In 1511, …

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Happy Birthday To John Logie Baird – Inventor Of Television

August 14, 2015 Heritage

Today – 14 August – is John Logie Baird’s birthday. He was born in 1888 in Helensburgh, Dunbartonshire. …

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The World’s Oldest Football

July 13, 2015 Heritage

Discovered lodged between the rafters of the Queen’s Chamber in Stirling Castle, the world’s oldest surviving football, was made …

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Vikings Invade Aberdeen

May 4, 2015 Heritage, Scotland

An army of Vikings from Shetland have landed on Aberdeen Beach, mirroring a previous viking invasion in the …

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Regimental Colours From Waterloo Displayed At Edinburgh Castle

April 2, 2015 Heritage

In the year marking the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, two rare examples of regimental Colours …

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New Interactive Story of Andrew Carnegie

March 17, 2015 Heritage

A new interactive platform has been launched to tell the story of Andrew Carnegie – the most successful …

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Andrew Carnegie

Look out for Captain Kidd at Tartan Day on Ellis Island

March 3, 2015 Event News, Heritage

Captain William Kidd, the Scottish sailor, tried and executed for piracy will feature in a new exhibition during …

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Greyfriars Bobby Honored in Capital Ceremony

January 15, 2015 Heritage

The loyal terrier, Greyfriars Bobby, who famously guarded his master’s grave for 14 years after his death has …

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One This Day: John Balliol Was Crowned ‘King Of Scotland’

November 17, 2014 Heritage

Today in 1292, John Balliol was crowned ‘The King of Scotland’ at Berwick. From the start of his …

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On This Day: Famous Fiddler, James MacPherson Was Hanged At Banff

November 16, 2014 Heritage

Today in 1700 James MacPherson, the famous fiddling freebooter, was hanged at Banff. The town clock was said …

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