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Mystery man claims to have found the real "Stone of Destiny"

Wed, 1 Oct 2008 18:43:19 -0400

For years, controversy has surrounded the Stone of Destiny, a relic on display in Edinburgh Castle, with skeptics insisting that the Stone was a fake. Now a "mystery man" claims to have found the real stone in a seaside cave.

Monastery discovery sheds new light on the Picts

Thu, 4 Sep 2008 19:07:55 -0400

Long dismissed as savages who hindered the advancement of civilization in Scotland and the North of England, the Picts are now being seen as a sophisticated culture "capable of great art, learning and the use of complex architectural principles."

Carmelite friars graves found in Perth

Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:24:49 -0400

A team of archaeologists have discovered the over 50 skeletons dating to the 13th century, of Carmelite friars and other later burials. The remains were found at the future site of retail units in Perth Scotland. The experts have also uncovered the site of the friary church.

12th century abbey unearthed at Scone

Sat, 30 Aug 2008 16:36:52 -0400

Archaeologists are excited about the discovery of the remains of the 12th century Augustinian Abbey at Scone Palace in Scotland. While the palace stands, nothing of earlier history has survived above ground at the site. (Video)

Trevor-Roper says kilts are not period

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 16:44:37 -0400

In his book The Invention of Scotland, the late historian Hugh Trevor-Roper takes on established Scottish traditions such as the tartan and the kilt, calling them "about as authentic as Disneyland." Adam Kirsch of the New York Sun reviews the book.

King of Norway Knights Penguin

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:11:03 -0400

Nils Olav, a king penguin residing at the Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland, was knighted by the King of Norway for his long service to the military.

Records of the Parliaments of Scotland to 1707 online

Sat, 2 Aug 2008 13:40:16 -0400

A fully-searchable database chronicling the proceedings of the Scottish Parliaments from 1235 up to 1707 is now available online.

Scots find origins in Ireland

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 08:35:10 -0400

Historians believe that Scotland was colonized by Irish tribes in the 3rd and 4th centuries C.E. Magnus Linklater of the Times Online offers a glimpse of early Scottish history.

[ANT] Autumn War

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 12:53:38 -0400

Start: 2008/08/07 - 12:00

End: 2008/08/11 - 12:00

Timezone: US/Pacific

description:
My Lords and Ladies, the Barony of Blatha an Oir and the Barony of Stromgard, being unable to settle their differences peacefully, have "regretfully" announced that they have no choice but to settle them on the battlefield.

This means WAR! That's right, Autumn War 2008 is here! That means 5 days packed full of activities with a couple thousand of your closest friends.

Now, of course, everyone loves a good war, and we also know that many members of the populace have other interests, as well. That's why there will also be Archery, Thrown Weapons, Games, Hattie Longtooth Memorial Woodworking Contest, Iron Needle, Single-Entry A&S Competition, a Mini-Ithra, Tabletop Trebuchet Contest, War Siege Engines, Pied Piper activities, and more….

Location:
Randle, WA

Scottish Parliament Archive launched

Sun, 18 May 2008 17:27:37 -0400

An online archive of the proceedings of the original Scottish Parliament from its first surviving act of 1235 to its dissolution in 1707 has been launched.

Thief rips off 288 pages from Scottish Catholic Archives

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 08:14:57 -0400

A man posing as a student was caught stealing pages from archives in London. He admitted that he stole them from the Catholic Church in Edinburgh as well.

Bagpipe Major at UC Riverside

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 15:10:30 -0400

Serious pipers will want to know that the University of California, Riverside is offering a degree program in Bagpipes and Scottish Drumming. The program is being chaired by Ian Whitelaw, considered one of the best pipers in the western hemisphere.

Gynaecological study of Mary, Queen of Scots finds her an “adulteress and liar”

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 22:08:32 -0400

A new study by modern gynaecologists paints a sordid picture of the life of Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots, who, according to the study, was "a 'moral loose cannon', whose striking beauty and sex appeal gave Elizabeth other reasons to imprison and execute her."

Medieval "Chemists" found in Scotland

Tue, 8 Apr 2008 22:38:48 -0400

Archaeologists have discovered a 700-year-old chemists, an herb garden, which supplied the Soutra Hospital near Edinburgh, Scotland.

John the Bruce?

Thu, 3 Apr 2008 20:57:44 -0400

Publishers of a new book by Senator John McCain claim that the American presidential candidate is a descendant of Scotland's great hero, Robert the Bruce, a claim that historians call "baloney."