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The Great Tapestry of Scotland returns to New Lanark
The Great Tapestry of Scotland returns to New Lanark – as you’ve never seen it before! Discover the story of
This Day in Scottish History

On this day 1306: Robert the Bruce is crowned King of Scots
On 25th March 1306 (New Years Day), Robert the Bruce is crowned King of Scots at Scone near Perth. “At
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Rethinking the Scottish Revolution: Covenanted Scotland, 1637-1651
Author: Laura A. M. Stewart | Published: January 2016 | Publisher: OUP Oxford | Buy from Amazon Book Description: The English revolution
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On this day 1692: The Massacre of Glencoe
“You are hereby ordered to fall upon the rebells, the McDonalds of Glenco, and put all to the sword under seventy.”
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The medieval abbey of Crossraguel in Ayrshire
Crossraguel Abbey sits about 2 miles south-west of the small town of Maybole, surrounded by the wonderful Ayrshire countryside. Even