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Neil Ritchie
Neil Ritchie is the founder and editor of ScottishHistory.org. Neil has a keen interest in the military history of Scotland and in particular the military history of the Jacobite risings. He is also the editor of other online publications covering military history, defence and security.
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Historic Environment Scotland releases first Grants Funding Report
Historic Environment Scotland (HES), the second-largest grant provider for heritage in Scotland, has released its first Grants Funding Report. The report showcases how the organization's grants are utilized and aims to identify trends to...
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Highland law firm uncovers link to historic crofting case
Charles Innes, the founding partner of law firm Innes & Mackay, successfully secured a verdict of not guilty in the first documented legal victory for Highland crofters when he represented three men accused of...
Scottish History Blog
The Capitulation of Irvine
Following a standoff between Scottish and English forces at Irvine in July 1297, the leaders of the Scottish army who were in revolt against Edward I submitted to the English commanders in what became...
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NTS opposes proposed development at Bannockburn Battlefield
The National Trust for Scotland (NTS) has sent a letter objecting to the construction of a trotting track on the area located west of New Line Road and south of Fairhill Road at the...
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HES seeks views on updated guidance for Scotland’s inventory of historic battlefields
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking input from the public regarding proposed changes to the guidance for designating historic battlefields in Scotland. The public consultation will remain open until Tuesday, 2 July 2024.
HES has...
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The Royal Navy’s capture of Eilean Donan Castle
During the Jacobite Rising of 1719, Royal Navy warships attacked and captured the Spanish-held Eilean Donan Castle in Kintail. The castle was the main Jacobite base and was cannonaded into submission before being seized...
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Battle of Loch nan Uamh during the Jacobite ’45
On 3 May 1746, three Royal Navy warships sailed into Loch nan Uamh in Arisaig and engaged two French privateers that had arrived to deliver weapons and money for the Jacobites.
The French privateers, Le...
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HES seeks community input for the future management of the Calanais Standing Stones
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) is seeking community input to develop proposals for the future management of the Calanais Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis with the aim of enhancing economic, community, and conservation...