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Scotichronicon
Definition by Jeffrey King

Scotichronicon

The Scotichronicon is a 15th Century CE legendary chronicle by Walter Bower (c. 1385 – 1449 CE) which recounts the history of Scotland and the Scottish people. The Scotichronicon begins with the Biblical Creation story and ends with the death...
A Weekend on the Isle of Skye, Scotland
Article by Joshua J. Mark

A Weekend on the Isle of Skye, Scotland

The Isle of Skye, Scotland, is a land of myth, legend, and swirling mists that easily transport a visitor through time. The history of the island goes back to the Neolithic Period, and it has been the site of many significant events but...
James IV of Scotland: Stories from Scotland's Past
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James IV of Scotland: Stories from Scotland's Past

James IV of Scotland Stories from Scotland's past. King James IV of Scotland was the last king to die on the battlefield in Britain. He was the last in a long line of rulers, particularly from Scotland, to meet their end in such a manner...
Clava Cairns
Definition by Joshua J. Mark

Clava Cairns

Clava Cairns is an early Bronze Age site in Scotland, located east of the city of Inverness, consisting of three well-preserved cairns (two of which are passage graves) and a number of free-standing stones strategically placed for astronomical...
A Gallery of Standing Stones, Cairns, and Castles of Scotland
Image Gallery by Joshua J. Mark

A Gallery of Standing Stones, Cairns, and Castles of Scotland

Scotland has a rich history dating back to seasonal settlements around c. 10,500 BCE and permanent residences by c. 7000 BCE. Neolithic ceremonial sites such as the Ness of Brodgar were established by c. 3500 BCE, and communities like Skara...
Edward I of England
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Edward I of England

Edward I of England reigned as king from 1272 to 1307 CE. Edward succeeded his father Henry III of England (r. 1216-1272 CE) and was known as 'Longshanks' for his impressive height and as 'the Hammer of the Scots' for his repeated attacks...
Drust I
Definition by Joshua J. Mark

Drust I

Drust I (also known as Drest I, Drest son of Irb, and Drest son of Erb) was an early king of the Picts known as "The King of One Hundred Battles" that he seems to have been victorious in. His reign is given as 406-451 CE, 413-451 CE, 424-451...
Glorious Revolution
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Glorious Revolution

The Glorious Revolution of November 1688 saw Protestant William of Orange (l. 1650-1702) invade England and take the throne of Catholic James II of England (r. 1685-1688). There were no battles, and William was invited by Parliament to become...
Pictish Stone, Invereen, Scotland
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Pictish Stone, Invereen, Scotland

Pictish stones are a form of monumental steles and are mainly found in the eastern part of Scotland and around the Clyde-Forth line. This stone was found in Invereen, Moy, Inverness-shire, Scotland. The stone was carved with Pictish symbols...
Head of a Local Deity, Birrens, Scotland
Image by Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin

Head of a Local Deity, Birrens, Scotland

In the Roman empire deities which were not part of normal Roman beliefs were often readily adopted and worshiped. On the frontiers, such as Scotland, soldiers worshiped local gods and goddesses. This is a head of an unknown local deity. From...
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