... medical officer Sir Harry Burns said that a Yes vote in Scotland’s referendum would be beneficial for Scottish people’s health. Sir Harry said that if people of an independent Scotland felt more in control of their lives "then that would be very positive ...
Douglas MacQueen - Jul 20 2014 - 7:44pm - 0 comments
... blog Robert the Bruce, King Robert I of Scotland, was born on July 11, 1274 at Turnberry Castle into the Scottish ... throne in 1306 as the fourth great-grandson of David I of Scotland. As king he lived to see Scotland as an Independent Nation and ...
Douglas MacQueen - Jun 27 2017 - 12:47pm
... significance. It grew in importance as tensions between Scotland and England led to war and it played an important role in the Wars of ... of Tibbers Castle image courtesy of Historic Environment Scotland. Celtic nation: Scotland Itinerary: ...
Anonymous (not verified) - Aug 3 2021 - 8:37am
... argued "a referendum should be held so that the people of Scotland can decide whether they wish it to become an independent country". Nicola Sturgeon First Minister of Scotland and leader of the Scottish National Party has requested a section 30 ...
Douglas MacQueen - Jan 29 2020 - 10:31pm
... week marks the anniversary of the death of King Robert I of Scotland (11 July 1274 – 7 June 1329) popularly known as Robert the Bruce. He became King of Scotland in 1306. Revered as a national hero he reigned as King of Scots until ...
Douglas MacQueen - Jun 9 2021 - 6:12pm
... Cornwall (Kernow), Ireland (Éire), Isle of Man (Mannin), Scotland (Alba) and Wales (Cymru) feature strongly in the Festival. There is ... each year on a rotation basis. The only exception to this is Scotland, which is solely featured when its turn comes. This is due to the ...
Alastair Kneale - May 4 2021 - 1:28pm
... Major efforts are underway to boost numbers of one of Scotland's rarest birds. Capercaillie are the largest grouse species in the world and have been living in Scotland's pine forests since the last Ice Age. The Scottish Gaelic name for ...
Douglas MacQueen - Jun 16 2020 - 10:48pm
... and is located in the town of Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Irbhinn, Siorrachd Àir a Tuath, Alba). The ... Seagate Castle from the north-east, Irvine, North Ayrshire, Scotland. Source Muniments of Royal Burgh of Irvine by Roger Griffith - W. ...
Anonymous (not verified) - Jun 7 2021 - 8:05am
... a mile west from the town of Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Bealadair, Siorrachd Obar Dheathain, Alba). Knock ... was fought near the area of Meikle Tap, near Aberdeen, Scotland, on 28 October 1562. It was fought between the forces of George ...
Anonymous (not verified) - Aug 5 2021 - 11:03am
... is located next to the village of Glamis, which is in Angus, Scotland. It is located 4 miles south of Kirriemuir (Scottish Gaelic: An ... are open to the public. Image : Glamis Castle in Scotland from Morris's Country Seats (1880). Link : Glamis Castle ...
Anonymous (not verified) - Jul 27 2021 - 1:51pm