The Humbie Heinkel
On 28 October 1939, a Heinkel He 111 bomber was intercepted by Spitfires of No. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron and No. 603 (City of...
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Siege of Inveraray during the Jacobite ’15
In October 1715, the western Jacobite clans under Major-General Alexander Gordon of Auchintoul marched into Argyllshire with the intention of capturing the town and...
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Highbridge Skirmish: Opening shots of the Jacobite ’45
On 16 August 1745, two companies from the 2nd Battalion of St Clair’s 1st Regiment of Foot (Royal Scots) marching to reinforce the garrison...
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The Humbie Heinkel
On 28 October 1939, a Heinkel He 111 bomber was intercepted by Spitfires of No. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron and No. 603 (City of...
Scottish History Blog
Butter Bridge in Glen Kinglas
Butter Bridge stands in the shadow of Beinn Ime and crosses the gently flowing Kinglas Water in Glen Kinglas, Argyll. The bridge was built...
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Discovery of coin hoard at Glencoe massacre site
University of Glasgow archaeology student Lucy Ankers discovered a hoard of coins buried in a small pot that had been placed beneath the fireplace...
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Declaration of Arbroath to go on display for first time in 18 years
The Declaration of Arbroath, one of Scotland's most important historical documents, will be on public display for the first time in 18 years at...
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The Humbie Heinkel
On 28 October 1939, a Heinkel He 111 bomber was intercepted by Spitfires of No. 602 (City of Glasgow) Squadron and No. 603 (City of...
Articles
Siege of Inveraray during the Jacobite ’15
In October 1715, the western Jacobite clans under Major-General Alexander Gordon of Auchintoul marched into Argyllshire with the intention of capturing the town and...