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A Short History of Scotland

Scotland Vacations gives a timeline of the history of Scotland leading to illustrated features on people and places.

http://www.scotlandvacations.com/ScottishHistory.htm

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Am Baile

An online learning and research resource of digitised archives for the language, culture and history of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. English and Gaelic versions.

http://www.ambaile.org.uk/

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Ayrshire History

Illustrated articles on the history of Ayrshire and its people, and the local history of its parishes, towns and villages.

http://www.ayrshirehistory.org.uk

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BBC: In Search of Scotland

Covers the history of Scotland from mysterious ancestors to the modern day, with a focus on religion and Scotland's relations with Europe and England. Includes a multi-media gallery.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/scottishhistory/

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Blaeu Atlas of Scotland, 1654

The National Library of Scotland presents the first atlas of Scotland, containing 49 engraved maps and 154 pages of descriptive text, translated from Latin into English for the first time.

http://www.nls.uk/digitallibrary/map/early/blaeu/

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Book of Deer Project

Discussion of the illustrated Gospel from the early Columban monastery at Old Deer in Aberdeenshire, with entries in Scottish Gaelic written c.1135.

http://www.bookofdeer.co.uk

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Britannia's Guide to Scotland

This section of the large Britannia includes an encyclopedia of famous Scots and a timeline of Scottish history by Peter N. Williams.

http://britannia.com/celtic/scotland/

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Chronology of Scottish History

Timeline of Scottish history listing all the major dates and events, from earliest times to modern day, from Rampant Scotland.

http://www.rampantscotland.com/SCM/chronology.htm

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Comunn_Birlinn Celtic Galley Association

A charitable organisation which aims to promote knowledge of the maritime history of the Celtic seas and the skills of boat building and seamanship in Scotland.

http://www.birlinn.org/

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Davie's Scottish Homepage

Contains a section devoted to Scottish history and another on Scottish castles.

http://freespace.virgin.net/davie.wilson/

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Electric Scotland's Scottish History

Offers information on early Scottish history, battles, culture, literature, music and Scots abroad.

http://www.electricscotland.com/history/

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First Scottish Books

Digitised images of the nine earliest books printed in Scotland, from the National Library of Scotland

http://www.nls.uk/digitallibrary/chepman/index.html

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Friars in Medieval Scotland

Tjeerd Carter-Tijmstra explains the different orders of friars, and gives photographs and history of the best preserved sites, a full list of the mendicant houses in Scotland and bibliography.

http://www.friars-in-medieval-scotland.co.uk

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Gateway to Scotland

Provides maps and history timeline with information about the Country.

http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/home/scotland/scotland.html

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Gateway to Scottish History

Index of sites concerning Scottish history.

http://members.tripod.com/~CunninghamC/Homepage12_97/index.htm

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Hail Caledonia

An on-line encyclopedia of Scottish history.

http://www.caledonia-net.co.uk

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Heritage Scotsman

Learn about Scotland through the Mark of the Scots series, articles, newsreel archives, historical places and biographies of famous Scots.

http://www.heritage.scotsman.com/

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History of Scotland

Description of the history of Scotland from 1 AD to present day.

http://www.heritage-of-scotland.com/history.htm

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History of Scottish Highland Dress

An article mainly about the development of the kilt.

http://www.clan.com/history/features/kilt/

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History Scotland Magazine

Illustrated magazine covering all aspects of Scotland's history and heritage. Features on archaeology, history, architecture, place-names, language, environmental and local history. Scholarly but aimed at a wide audience.

http://www.historyscotland.com

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Kirkpatrick Macandrew Trust for Scotland

Listing history, origins, activities and events.

http://pages.eidosnet.co.uk/~kirkpatrick/kirkpatrickwebindex.htm

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Lothene Experimental Archaeology

Living history group which researches and recreates aspects of the life of ordinary people in Lothian (Lothene) from Roman times to the 18th Century.

http://www.lothene.demon.co.uk

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M.V. Gardyloo

History, photographs and information on this sludge dumping vessel.

http://members.lycos.co.uk/peterdyson

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Moirbooks

Scottish heritage and local hisatory books by Helen Moir. Includes book details, author information, and some genealogy links.

http://www.moirbooks.homestead.com

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Nancy MacCorkill's Scottish Internet Book

A collection of original works on various aspects of Scottish history.

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2897/index.html

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