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Medieval "Chemists" found in Scotland
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2008/04/09 - 02:38. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Herbology | Medicine | Scotsman | ScottishArchaeologists have discovered a 700-year-old chemists, an herb garden, which supplied the Soutra Hospital near Edinburgh, Scotland.
Edinburgh's lost tower found
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/09/01 - 23:36. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Castles | Scotsman | ScottishArchaeologists working at Edinburgh Castle in Scotland have found what they believe to be remnants of the Constable's Tower, destroyed during the reign of Elizabeth I. The tower was thought to have been lost forever.
Popsicle stick Viking ship to sail in the Netherlands
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2007/07/21 - 18:08. Modern Society | Nautical | Scandanavian | Scotsman"Pick up your ice-cream sticks, send them to me and I will put them to use," said stuntman Robert McDonald to kids on a radio show. What he built from the 15 million sticks was a 15-metre Viking ship.
2,000-year-old Iron Age roundhouses may be washed away by storms
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2007/07/20 - 21:31. 601 CE and Earlier | Archaeology | Scotsman | ScottishA team of archaeologists from St. Andrews University are battling against time to study Iron Age roundhouses on the Scottish island of North Uist. The structures were first exposed in 2005, and are now in danger of washing away in a storm.
Secrets of Scone to be revealed?
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2007/07/18 - 19:08. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Archaeology | Scotsman | ScottishArchaeologists working on the grounds Scone Palace in Scotland hope to learn more about the site where the famous Scottish Stone of Destiny was mined, and more about the country's early history.
Christian meets Celt in Scottish mythology
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006/12/25 - 23:15. Christianity | Scotsman | ScottishScotland's place in world mythology is explored in an article by Diane MacLean for the Scotsman. Was King Arthur a Scot? Is the blood of Jesus in Scotland, and is Scotland really the lost city of Atlantis?
Scottish Swordsmith Takes on Parliament
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006/10/26 - 21:43. Armouring and Weaponsmithing | Modern Society | Scotsman | ScottishSwordmaker Paul Macdonald is fighting City Hall - or more appropriately the Scottish Parliament - who recently passed a law strictly regulating the sale of swords in the country. Macdonald crafts historically-accurate weapons for re-enactors which he sells to museums, theatres and collectors.
Brits are All Celts Under the Skin
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2006/10/02 - 00:30. Celtic | English | General Science | Scotsman | Scottish | WelshAccording to a recent study of the genetic makeup of Britain's population, nearly all residents are descended from the Celts. "If one thinks that the English are genetically different from the Scots, Irish and Welsh, that's entirely wrong," said Professor Bryan Sykes, a human geneticist at Oxford University.
Kinder, Gentler Vikings
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2006/09/29 - 17:05. 901 CE to 1000 CE | Scandanavian | ScotsmanDr Andrew Heald, the Later Iron Age and Early Historic Curator at the National Museums of Scotland, tries to lay to rest myths about the cruelty of Vikings in an article for The Scotsman.
Time Team Seeks 12th Century Monastery in Edinburgh
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006/09/17 - 20:15. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Architecture and Construction | Christianity | Scotsman | ScottishExperts from Channel 4's Time Team have discovered the foundation of an ancient monastery beneath the manicured lawn of Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh, Scotland.
"Da Vinci Code" Leads to Rosslyn Vandalism
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2006/06/11 - 12:06. Architecture and Construction | Christianity | Media | Scotsman | ScottishDan Brown is not a popular name at Rosslyn Chapel in Scotland. The fame — or notoriety — of Brown's Da Vinci Code has led some to try to breach the chapel's secret vaults.
The Mystery of Scotland's Brochs
Submitted by Milica on Wed, 2006/03/15 - 17:09. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | Scotsman | Scottish | StoneworkArchaeologist Caroline Wickham-Jones looks at Scotland's 2,000-year-old stone towers known as brochs, which were built by master builders for the purpose of defense.
Archaeological Survey of Royal Mile to be Conducted
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2006/03/09 - 04:30. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Architecture and Construction | Scotsman | ScottishRadar technology will be used to aid archaeological work on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Researchers hope to discover such historical buildings as Edinburgh's Tollbooth and Tyne Gaol.
A Scottish Fortress in England
Submitted by Vallawulf on Tue, 2006/02/28 - 19:27. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Castles | English | Scotsman | ScottishSeveral castles in Scotland were either built from new — Lochmaben, in Dumfriesshire — or substantially rebuilt and extended — Roxburgh, in the Scottish Borders — by the English during the Wars of Independence of the 14th century. But there is one famous English castle that can claim to be Scottish.
Duke of Buccleuch to Fund Preservation of Newark Castle
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2006/02/11 - 16:58. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Architecture and Construction | Castles | Scotsman | ScottishThe crumbling tower of the 15th century Newark Castle was the scene of one of the bloodiest incidents between the English and the Scots. Now the UK's biggest private landowner, the Duke of Buccleuch, has agreed to take on the task of preserving the monument.
Wallace Execution Headlined Medieval Fair
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2006/01/17 - 21:00. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | English | Scotsman | ScottishThe execution of Scottish hero William Wallace appears to have been the opening act for a medieval carnival in August of 1305.
12th Century Farm Discovered Beneath Scottish Hotel
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005/11/05 - 22:19. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Architecture and Construction | Scotsman | ScottishThe remnants of a building dating to 1150 and a garden wall have been discovered on the grounds of the Norton House Hotel, near Ingliston, Scotland. Archaeologists feel that the find has "national significance."
Life in Roman Scotland
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005/11/05 - 18:08. 601 CE and Earlier | Roman | Scotsman | ScottishJudy Vickers of the Scotsman looks at the Roman legacy in Scotland and how they influenced life north of Hadrian's Wall.
Skara Brae: an Ancient Village Revealed
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/10/30 - 21:59. 601 CE and Earlier | Scotsman | Scottish | StoneworkArcheologist Caroline Wickham-Jones, who lives in Orkney, looks at the ancient village of Skara Brae, the neolithic settlement on Scotland's windy northern isles.
Origin of White British Cattle Still a Mystery
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/10/09 - 18:33. 601 CE and Earlier | Agriculture | English | Paganism | ScotsmanA rare and mysterious breed of white British cattle has been traced to the Bronze Age where there were an important part of pre-Roman pagan rituals, but how the cattle came to Britain is still a mystery.
Cowgate Proves to be Extremely Rich Medieval Site
Submitted by Milica on Mon, 2005/10/03 - 17:03. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Architecture and Construction | Scotsman | ScottishThe 2002 fire which devasted part of Edinburgh's Cowgate district opened up a treasure trove for archaeologists with the discovery of hundreds of 15th century artefacts, making the site on a par with medieval sites in London and York.
Who Was the Real William Wallace?
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/09/04 - 20:30. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | Scotsman | ScottishIn an article for The Scotsman, Jim Gilchrist looks at the real man behind the Victorian - and Mel Gibson's - version of William Wallace.
Clan Morrison Fortification Revealed
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005/09/03 - 14:03. 1101 CE to 1200 CE | Architecture and Construction | Scotsman | ScottishA new archaeological dig on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland's western Hebrides has revealed a fortified settlement located on a sea stack. The fort includes a lookout tower with a defensive wall.
Colloden Nearly a Tossup?
Submitted by Milica on Thu, 2005/08/11 - 13:47. 1601 CE and Later | Scotsman | ScottishA new study of the Battle of Culloden shows that the Highlanders were closer to winning than previously thought. New excavations of the 1745 battlefield show that Jacobite fighters nearly broke the English lines.
Drumin Castle to Re-Open to the Public
Submitted by Milica on Tue, 2005/07/12 - 22:35. 1301 CE to 1400 CE | Architecture and Construction | Scotsman | ScottishDrumin Castle, the 14th century home of the notorious "Wolf of Badenoch," is set to re-open to the public after extensive restoration. The fortress is located on the Glenlivet Estate in Moray, Scotland.
Archaeologists Set to Dig at Campsite of Edward I
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/06/26 - 21:26. 1201 CE to 1300 CE | English | Scotsman | ScottishKirkliston, site of the famous Kirkliston Distillery, was also the location of the camp of Edward I on the eve of the Battle of Falkirk. A new archaeological excavation there may stall plans to build a housing development.
Medieval Scots' Diet Healthier than Modern
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/06/12 - 16:39. 1401 CE to 1500 CE | Cooking | Medicine | Scotsman | ScottishNew research on medieval cesspits shows that the diet of 15th century Scots was healthier than that of their modern counterparts.
Scottish Botticelli a Fake?
Submitted by Milica on Sat, 2005/06/04 - 01:59. Fine Arts | Italian | Scotsman | Scottish"The Portrait of a Youth," a painting attributed to Botticelli and owned by Scotland's National Galleries, may be a fake.
Loch Lomond Dig is "Archaeologist's Dream"
Submitted by Milica on Sun, 2005/05/29 - 22:18. 601 CE and Earlier | Architecture and Construction | Metalworking | Scotsman | ScottishA recent archaeological dig near Loch Lomond, Scotland, has produced rare artifacts from periods spanning 4,000 years.
Socks With Sandals?
Submitted by Milica on Fri, 2005/05/27 - 18:46. 601 CE and Earlier | Costuming | East | Roman | ScotsmanNot just for dorks anymore! New evidence shows that Romans made the wearing of socks with sandals ultra chic!
