Scottish History
Royal Stewart Descendents Alive and Well
by Nadine Lee
The Seal of Robert II, King of Scots. 1316-1390
Half of all men in the United Kingdom with the surname Stewart, or Stuart, can claim ancestry from Scotland's Royal family. Research released by Scot...
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Albany Stewarts, Appin Stewarts, Bannockburn, Battle of Falkirk, Genealogy, Lennox Stewarts, Moray Stewarts, Robert II, royal stewart, ScotlandsDNA, Sir John Stewart of Bonkyll, Stewart, Stuart, The Duke of Buccleuch
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Bannockburn Visitor Centre Ready for Battle
by Nadine Lee
A 3D Robert the Bruce visits his troops at the new Bannockburn Visitor Centre
We're just back from a quick trip up the road to just outside Stirling to check out the new Bannockburn Visitor Centre,...
This Week in History: Isabel MacDuff and Robert the Bru...
by Nadine Lee
Bruce is crowned for the second time in two days by Isabel MacDuff, Countess of Buchan. Colour litho by Williams, Morris Meredith (1881-1973).
With attention focused on the approaching 700th annive...
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14th Century, Battle of Bannockburn, Battle of Methven, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Dumfries, Isabel MacDuff, John Comyn, MacDuff, Robert the Bruce, scottish wars of independence
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Kelburn Castle Set to Reopen
by Nadine Lee
The seat of Clan Boyle, also known as the 'graffiti castle', is set to reopen after a five year £500,000 renovation. Kelburn Castle near Largs, North Ayrshire was closed in 2009 following a fire in ...
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Boyle, Castles, Scottish Clans, Scottish History, Scottish News
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Tartan Day Celebrated Around the World
by Nadine Lee
Celebrated annually around the world, April 6 is recognised as an international celebration of Scottish heritage and ancestry. Known as Tartan Day, the celebration marks the anniversary of the 1320 si...