The Entire History of Scotland The recorded history of Scotland begins with the arrival of the Roman Empire in the 1st century, when the province of Britannia reached as far north as the Antonine Wall. North of this was Caledonia, inhabited by the Picts, whose uprisings forced Rome’s legions back to Hadrian’s Wall. As Rome […]
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Which Clans fought at the Battle of Clontarf? The battle of Clontarf in 1014 has been immortalized as Brian’s victory over the Vikings, although this wasn’t the case the effect of the battle would be felt for centuries, So who fought at the Battle although many surnames didn’t appear till after the battle using the
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The Foreign Origins of Scottish Clans Scottish clans are as synonymous with Scotland as whisky and tartan, yet many Scottish clans have foreign origins. The origins of these clans speaks to the invasions and migrations into Scotland over the centuries. Clan Fraser is a clan that has a few different branches across Scotland. The name
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The Bloody History Of Warfare In The Scottish Highlands Tony Robinson takes on a tough four-day trek through the Kintail region of the west Scottish Highlands to discover the story of the Jacobite uprisings of the early 1700s. On three occasions, Highland armies, assisted by the French and the Spanish, attempted to overthrow the King
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