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Dress Act 1746

The Dress Act 1746, also known as the Disclothing Act, was a part of the Act of Proscription which came into effect on 1 August 1746, following the Jacobite Rising of 1745. It made...

27 October

27 October 1327: Elizabeth de Burgh died at Cullen Castle, Banffshire. Elizabeth was the second wife of Robert the Bruce and was queen consort of Scotland 1306-1327. Elizabeth was born c.1284 in County Down, Ulster, and...

Birth of James II

On 16 October 1430, King James II was born. James ascended to the throne at the tender age of six. Despite enduring a distressing childhood under the manipulation of various conniving nobles and regents,...

The Scottish Highland Clans: Origins, Decline and Transformation

The Highland, Gaelic-speaking clans are a vital part of Scotland’s history. They also shape how the world imagines Scotland today. This course uses the expertise of University of Glasgow academics to explain the structure, economy...

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The Declaration of Arbroath, one of Scotland's most important historical documents, will be on public display for the first time in 18 years at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. The display will...

Culloden battlefield virtual tours

The Battle of Culloden was the final confrontation of the Jacobite Rising of 1745-46. The battle took place on April 16, 1746, on Drumossie Moor near Inverness, and resulted in a decisive victory for...

Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton

The Treaty of Edinburgh-Northampton was a peace treaty signed in 1328 between the Kingdoms of Scotland and England. It brought an end to the First War of Scottish Independence, which had begun with the...

First War of Scottish Independence

The First War of Scottish Independence was a pivotal event in the history of Scotland and England. It marked the beginning of a long struggle for Scottish sovereignty and identity, and shaped the political...