A quiet hillside in southern Scotland has yielded one of the most unsettling archaeological discoveries in recent memory, a ...

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In AD 79 Agricola, the Roman governor of Britannia, sent a fleet to survey Scotland's coast. As Agricola advanced, conquering southern Scotland by AD 83, the Caledonian tribes faced imminent invasion.

This tension bubbled until 1640, at which point matters came to a head. An Act of Parliament of Scotland was enacted, ...

The early history of all countries is obscure; but the mist which envelops the early history of Scotland is unique, both in density and duration. It was both thickened and prolonged by national pride ...

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In Scotland, New Year's Eve is known as Hogmanay and involves several fun traditions. The holiday dates back to the 1600s, when Christmas was made illegal throughout the country. In Scotland, it's ...

(Reuters) - Scotland will vote on breaking away from the rest of the United Kingdom in a referendum set for September 18. In the biggest test of national unity since most of Ireland broke away from ...

Scotland remains one of the world’s top travel destinations. The staggering landscape of Scotland is a heady mix of imposing mountains, wild forests and unspoilt beaches. Meanwhile, Scottish history’s ...

The “Twentyshilling Hill fieldwork” yielded a circular monument in a remote location, featuring a central pit containing ...