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Robert I (11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329), popularly known as Robert the Bruce became King of Scotland in 1306. Revered as a national hero in Scotland he reigned as King of Scots until his death in 1329. Robert led Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence against England and fought successfully to regain Scotland's place as an independent country.

A two-week hearing is to be held from 30 July over whether a former Catalan minister should be extradited from Scotland to Spain. The date was set after Clara Ponsatí appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court for the latest hearing in her fight against extradition. The Spanish government is seeking her extradition over her involvement in last year's Catalan independence referendum. Clara Ponsati's lawyer has described the Spanish charges against her as "a grotesque distortion of the truth" and "politically motivated" and which would be challenged "robustly".

The unilateral UK government decision to rename a major road bridge across the River Severn (Welsh: Afon Hafren) after Prince Charles has drawn a huge amount of criticism in Wales.

The International Pan Celtic Festival returned to the Irish town of Letterkenny (Irish: Leitir Ceanainn) this year to great critical acclaim. The festival, which ran from Tuesday, April 3, to Sunday, April 8, included displays from marching bands, dancers and musicians from each of the Six Celtic Nations of Ireland (Éire), Wales (Cymru), Scotland (Alba), Brittany (Breizh), Cornwall (Kernow) and the Isle of Man (Mannin).

Moorehall is a large stately home over looking Lough Carra (Irish: Loch Ceara) and was built in the 1790's. The estate has a strong connection with 1798 rebellion. The Irish Rebellion of 1798 (Irish: Éirí Amach 1798), also known as the United Irishmen Rebellion (Irish: Éirí Amach na nÉireannach Aontaithe), was an uprising against British rule in Ireland which lasted from May to September 1798.

‘What does Cornishness mean to you?’

In 2014 the HM government recognised the Cornish as a ‘National Minority’. After years of campaigning, that means that we are no longer regarded as English in law and now have equal status with the Scots, Welsh & Irish.

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The Isle of Man’s historic buildings are the focus of international journal ‘Context’

From the stone monuments in our landscape to the architecture of the TT Course, the latest edition of ‘Context’ from the Institute for Historic Building Conservation (IHBC) brings the rich variety of the historic built environment in the Isle of Man into focus for an international audience.

Supporters of Scottish Independence gathered in peaceful protest on bridges overlooking the M8 motorway between Glasgow and Edinburgh yesterday, drawing attention to the ongoing fight for an independent Scotland. Waving flags, holding banners and dressed in kilts the campaigners drew considerable support from motorists. They were joined by a group of motorcyclists, the Yes Bikers, who rode down the motorway with Saltires attached to their bikes.

News from the Celtic League:

The UK Government has been condemned after it announced plans to rename the second Severn Crossing. Severn Crossing is a term used to refer to the two motorway crossings over the River Severn estuary between England and Wales. The name decided on without any consultation with the Welsh people is the Prince of Wales Bridge. It has been met with fierce opposition in Wales with petitions and online campaigns garnering huge support.