Scottish History

November 4, 1706 – The Day Scotland Voted for Union: A Turning Point in Scottish History

November 4, 1706 – The Day Scotland Voted for U...

On November 4 1706, the Parliament of Scotland made one of the most consequential decisions in the nation’s history—voting in favor of the Union with England. This pivotal moment would...

November 4, 1706 – The Day Scotland Voted for U...

On November 4 1706, the Parliament of Scotland made one of the most consequential decisions in the nation’s history—voting in favor of the Union with England. This pivotal moment would...

The Treaty of Ripon – When Scotland’s Clans and Crowns Chose Peace

The Treaty of Ripon – When Scotland’s Clans and...

On 26 October 1640, Scotland and England signed the Treaty of Ripon — a moment that paused war and preserved the Scottish spirit of unity and resilience.

The Treaty of Ripon – When Scotland’s Clans and...

On 26 October 1640, Scotland and England signed the Treaty of Ripon — a moment that paused war and preserved the Scottish spirit of unity and resilience.

October 1346 – The Battle of Neville’s Cross: Scotland’s Courage and Captivity

October 1346 – The Battle of Neville’s Cross: S...

Discover the story of the 1346 Battle of Neville’s Cross, where King David II of Scotland led his army into England in alliance with France—only to face defeat and capture...

October 1346 – The Battle of Neville’s Cross: S...

Discover the story of the 1346 Battle of Neville’s Cross, where King David II of Scotland led his army into England in alliance with France—only to face defeat and capture...

Henry Duncan and the World’s First Savings Bank...

On October 8, 1774, Henry Duncan was born in Scotland. His legacy lives on as the founder of the world’s first savings bank, a story of thrift, innovation, and community...

Henry Duncan and the World’s First Savings Bank...

On October 8, 1774, Henry Duncan was born in Scotland. His legacy lives on as the founder of the world’s first savings bank, a story of thrift, innovation, and community...

The Devastating Day at Pinkie Cleugh: England's 'Rough Wooing' Culminates in Scotland's 'Blackest Day' (1547)

The Devastating Day at Pinkie Cleugh: England's...

The Shadow of the 'Rough Wooing': A Ruthless Strategy for Union The mid-16th century was a period of intense geopolitical maneuvering in the British Isles, with England, Scotland, and France...

The Devastating Day at Pinkie Cleugh: England's...

The Shadow of the 'Rough Wooing': A Ruthless Strategy for Union The mid-16th century was a period of intense geopolitical maneuvering in the British Isles, with England, Scotland, and France...

Clan Scott: A Comprehensive and Enduring Saga of Scotland's Mighty Border Clan

Clan Scott: A Comprehensive and Enduring Saga o...

The Ancient Origins and Frontier Fortunes of Clan Scott The history of Clan Scott is inextricably woven into the fabric of the Scottish Borders, a region historically characterized by its...

Clan Scott: A Comprehensive and Enduring Saga o...

The Ancient Origins and Frontier Fortunes of Clan Scott The history of Clan Scott is inextricably woven into the fabric of the Scottish Borders, a region historically characterized by its...