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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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» Discover the History of Scotland
An ambitious project by the pupils and staff of Fortrose Academy to tell the story of Scotland from prehistoric to modern times.
http://netmedia.co.uk/history/fortrose.html
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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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» Altara's Almanac
Contains information on Scotland, Pictish and Celtic knotwork, traditional fayre, with links to other sites.
http://www.altarasalmanac.com/
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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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» Angry Pict
Scottish history, including articles on famous people and battles, information about places to visit in Scotland, a timeline and historical documents.
http://www.angrypict.co.uk/
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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/maps/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 encyclopaedia of famous Scots and a timeline of Scottish history by Peter N. Williams.
http://britannia.com/celtic/scotland/
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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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» Firth's Celtic Scotland
Short biographies of some of the early Celtic Saints who brought Christianity to the Picts of north-east Alba including pictures of their churches.
http://www.cushnieent.force9.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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» 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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» 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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» James Wilson
The Scottish Radical Martyr of the 1820 Insurrection, by author David Cramb Wilson 1980.
http://dcwilson.tripod.com/
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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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» Medieval Scotland
A collection of articles by Sharon L. Krossa, including such topics as handfasting, kilts, William Wallace, and Robert Bruce. Also a bibliography and links for Scottish medieval names, clothing, history, and literature.
http://www.medievalscotland.org/
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» Moirbooks
Scottish heritage and local history books by Helen Moir. Includes book details, author information, and some genealogy links.
http://moirbooks.homestead.com/
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» National Tartan Day
Historical information relating to significant events in Scotland from The Highland Clearances up to the 20th century. Also contains other historical information about workhouses, and of concentration camps and mass graves, sources quoted.
http://www.tartanplace.com/tartan.html
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» SCRAN
Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network, multimedia resources on history and culture in Scotland.
http://www.scran.ac.uk/
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» Scotland - A History
Site concentrating on the earlier aspects of Scottish history Picts, Scots, Gaels and the Celtic church.
http://www.scottishradiance.com/scothistory/scothistory.htm
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» Scotsman.com - Heritage & Culture
Various sections include news, culture and traditions, ideas and ingenuity, Scotland's history with a timeline, myths and mysteries, historic places and A-Z profiles of Great Scots. With video archives.
http://www.heritage.scotsman.com/
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» Scottish Archaeology and History
Corinne Mills looks at ancient and historic sites, including castles, monasteries, battlefields and shipwrecks. Also gives a timeline and portraits of Mary Stuart.
http://www.ourpasthistory.com/scotland/
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» Scottish Feudal Baronies
An introduction to Scottish feudal baronies with a list of them taken from 'Inquisitionum Ad Capellam Domini Regis Retornatarum Abbreviatio' or the 'Retours of Services of Heirs', which cover the period 1544-1699.
http://www.peerage.org/genealogy/Baronies.htm
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» Scottish Handwriting
Online tuition from The Scottish Archive Network in palaeography for historians, genealogists and other researchers who have problems reading manuscript historical records written in Scotland in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries.
http://www.scottishhandwriting.com
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» Scottish History
Articles on aspects of Scottish history by historian Robert Gunn. Complete timeline included.
http://members.aol.com/skyelander/
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» Scottish History Online
John Duncan shares his passion for Scottish history. Includes illustrated articles on the Picts, ancient sites and historic figures, plus the password-protected Scottish History Club.
http://www.scotshistoryonline.co.uk/
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» Scottish History Online Courses
Offered by Cumbernauld College, Scotland include Wallace and Bruce, the Jacobite rebellions and social and industrial changes in Scotland 1700 to 1850. Links to Scottish history sites.
http://www.angelfire.com/sc2/scotshistorycourses/
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» Scottish Labour History Society
Details the Society's mission statement and provides, news, publications, conference reports, items of interest and contact addresses.
http://slhs.org.uk/
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» Scottish Mining Villages
Information on mining areas of Scotland including lists of names of miners killed in accidents.
http://www.mining-villages.co.uk/
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» Scottish Origins
Robert M. Gunn tells the story of Scotland, including its rulers, up to William Wallace.
http://members.aol.com/Skyelander/menu2.html
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» Scottish Parliament Project
Based at the University of St Andrews, aims to create a digital edition of the acts of the pre 1707 Scottish Parliament, and a three volume History of the Scottish Parliament.
http://www.rps.ac.uk
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» Scottish Railways and Steamers
Chronological listings grouped in year bands dating from before 1700. Search facilities, pictures and associated information are included.
http://www.railbrit.co.uk/
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» Scottish Site Directory
A series of one page articles on various aspects of Scottish history by J.K. Gillon.
http://www.fortunecity.com/athena/exercise/2492/SCOTTISHSITEDIRECTORY/
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» Scottish Studies: Simon Fraser University
Provides a focal point for faculty, students and members of the community interested in exploring Scottish history and culture and the impact of Scots on other cultures and nations, including in particular Canada.
http://www.sfu.ca/scottish/
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» Statistical Accounts of Scotland
Contemporary accounts of the economic and social state of Scotland around the time of the Industrial Revolution. This web service provides free access to page images of the Accounts.
http://edina.ac.uk/StatAcc/
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» The National Archives of Scotland
Holds records spanning the 12th to the 21st centuries, touching on virtually every aspect of Scottish life.
http://www.nas.gov.uk/
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» The PEARL Server at the School of Scottish Studies
Online audio archive, with transcripts, of items from the School's collection of oral history; includes features, stories, legends, songs, and a gallery of old photos.
http://www.pearl.arts.ed.ac.uk/
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» The Papar Project
A scholarly investigatation of the history of the name Papay or Pabbay, meaning ‘the island of the priests’ in the Northern and Western Isles. Includes a full bibliography.
http://www.rcahms.gov.uk/papar/
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» WWW-VL: History Index: Scotland
Extensive links to history resources sorted by topic and chronological period, from the WWW Virtual Library Network.
http://vlib.iue.it/history/europe/scotland.html
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