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The Isle of Skye’s “Thief’s Mark”
A Factor’s Cruel Punishment for Crofters
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The Braes Uprising
In the early 1880s, the Isle of Skye became the stage for a dramatic and bitter land struggle between crofters—small tenant farmers—and the powerful…
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Coire Dùbh: The Lost Village of Sutherland
The Scottish Highlands are a land of beauty, mystery, and sorrow.
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The Battle That Lasted Five Days
The Unbelievable Endurance of Highland Warriors
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The Three Collas and Their Impact on the History of Scotland
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The Fall of the Lordship of the Isles
Insights from The Book of Clanranald
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The Strange Economy of Scottish Church Candles and Peppermints
In the quiet corners of old Scotland, where stone kirks stood stoically amid rolling hills and heather-clad valleys, the Sabbath was a day of deep…
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January 2025

‘Here’s T’ye!’: The Social Significance of Whisky Toasts in Scotland
Scotland is a land steeped in tradition, and among its most enduring customs is the whisky toast—a heartfelt gesture that transcends mere drinking and…
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The Cannibal Canoes of Loch Kinnord
Loch Kinnord, a serene body of water nestled in the Highlands of Scotland, holds within its depths secrets of an ancient past.
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The Drunken Drummer of Crieff
In the heart of 18th-century Scotland, Crieff was a thriving market town, bustling with the trade of cattle drovers, artisans, and local farmers.
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Ransoming Mariners in the 17th Century
Tales of the Barbary Coast and Burntisland
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Admiral Seymour’s 1548 Raid on Burntisland
The mid-16th century was a time of profound conflict between Scotland and England, fueled by religious divisions and political ambitions.
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