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The picturesque village of St. Monans in the East Neuk of Fife

Is it population or location that truly makes a village?

Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal in Gladiator 2

Paul Mescal and Pedro Pascal in Gladiator 2

History enthusiast explores Scotland's 'real-life' link to Gladiator 2 characters

An interior view of the ruined 16th-century Baltersan Castle

An interior view of the ruined 16th-century Baltersan Castle

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A-listed Scottish castle 'set for £2 million restoration' after sale to new owner

Authors Billy Kay (top) and Darren McGarvey spoke about the anti-Scottish and anti-working class discrimination they had faced

Authors Billy Kay (top) and Darren McGarvey spoke about the anti-Scottish and anti-working class discrimination they had faced

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I've experienced anti-Scottish prejudice. It should be dealt with more seriously

What might have happened to Eric Linklater and the cause of Scottish nationalism if he had been successful in standing as a parliamentary candidate, asks Hamish MacPherson

What might have happened to Eric Linklater and the cause of Scottish nationalism if he had been successful in standing as a parliamentary candidate, asks Hamish MacPherson

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More Scots should be aware of the work and legacy of this great writer

Under Scottish law, all portable antiquities of archaeological, historical, or cultural significance, are subject to claim by the Crown

Under Scottish law, all portable antiquities of archaeological, historical, or cultural significance, are subject to claim by the Crown

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Metal detectorists 'profiteering' from Scottish history, archaeologist warns

Volunteer archaeologists in Stirling

Volunteer archaeologists in Stirling

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Why Scotland must have same standards for metal detecting and archaeology

A highland pony leads a shooting party of Sgorr Ruadh on the Achnashellach estate in Wester Ross

A highland pony leads a shooting party of Sgorr Ruadh on the Achnashellach estate in Wester Ross

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Andy Wightman: Why estates are colonial structures still ruling over Highlands

The luxury hotel is set to expand

The luxury hotel is set to expand

Church of Scotland

Top Scottish hotel to expand with purchase of historic church

The sculpture can now be viewed in the town centre

The sculpture can now be viewed in the town centre

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Sculpture unveiled in Ayr to mark Scottish Witch Trials

Caledonian MacBrayne ferry at Castlebay the largest settlement in Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

Caledonian MacBrayne ferry at Castlebay the largest settlement in Barra, Outer Hebrides, Scotland

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These are the must-visit villages if you are interested in ancient Scotland

The film, A Scottish Massacre – Unearthing The Secrets of Glencoe, delves into the discovery which shines new light on one of the Highlands' most notorious historical events

The film, A Scottish Massacre – Unearthing The Secrets of Glencoe, delves into the discovery which shines new light on one of the Highlands' most notorious historical events

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Archaeological discovery revealing secrets of Glencoe massacre explored in new film

Deaths in any conflict are a result of failed politics

Deaths in any conflict are a result of failed politics

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The reality that Remembrance Day is now a highly politicised event

South Africa beat Scotland again at Murrayfield Stadium this evening

South Africa beat Scotland again at Murrayfield Stadium this evening

Springboks having a singalong with my mother is burned into my memory

Deep-sea divers took to the waters off the coast of Fraserburgh in a bid to confirm the identity of the vessel

Deep-sea divers took to the waters off the coast of Fraserburgh in a bid to confirm the identity of the vessel

First World War

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Experts confirm identity of First World War wreck found off Scottish coast

In the late 1700s Burns learned how to dance, became a freemason, and created a debating society, The Bachelors’ Club

In the late 1700s Burns learned how to dance, became a freemason, and created a debating society, The Bachelors’ Club

National Trust for Scotland

Specialist work begins to re-thatch roof of historic 17th-century Robert Burns club

Billy Connolly has asserted that Rob Roy was a criminal, not a folk hero

Billy Connolly has asserted that Rob Roy was a criminal, not a folk hero

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Billy Connolly’s judgement of Rob Roy MacGregor is seriously flawed

Why we celebrate the foiling of a plan to blow up another country’s parliament?

Why we celebrate the foiling of a plan to blow up another country’s parliament?

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In Scotland we are taught about English history instead of our own

Culross, known as one of the filming locations of Outlander, is home to fewer than 500 people

Culross, known as one of the filming locations of Outlander, is home to fewer than 500 people

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The beautiful Scottish village forever stained with blood

Billy Connolly in the BBC programme In My Own Words

Billy Connolly in the BBC programme In My Own Words

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Billy Connolly brands Scottish hero 'murderer and thief'

Alan Riach invites you to an extraordinary event at Topping’s bookshop

Alan Riach invites you to an extraordinary event at Topping’s bookshop

Come and listen to our Voices at poetry reading in Glasgow

The Museums in the Metaverse project allows visitors and researchers to gain access to museums through a headset

The Museums in the Metaverse project allows visitors and researchers to gain access to museums through a headset

Glasgow University

Historian showcases pioneering virtual museums project by Scottish university

Eric Linklater (1899-1974) the Scottish writer at his writing desk, at home on the north-east coast of Scotland where he lives with his wife, close to his native Orkney

Eric Linklater (1899-1974) the Scottish writer at his writing desk, at home on the north-east coast of Scotland where he lives with his wife, close to his native Orkney

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Brush with death proves an inspiration

Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson and Donald Trump all have Scottish roots

Woodrow Wilson, Thomas Jefferson and Donald Trump all have Scottish roots

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A staggering 75 per cent of US presidents have Scottish roots – but why?

The centre, Cultarlann Inbhir Nis, will receive £370,000 in funding from the government

The centre, Cultarlann Inbhir Nis, will receive £370,000 in funding from the government

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New centre to promote Gaelic language secures 'crucial' Scottish Government funding

Archaeologists unearthed a cobbled surface, a possible drain and pottery sherds which date to the late medieval period of 14th or 15th century

Archaeologists unearthed a cobbled surface, a possible drain and pottery sherds which date to the late medieval period of 14th or 15th century

Medieval artefacts found in archaeological dig for lost Scottish castle

The Act of Union was signed in 1707

The Act of Union was signed in 1707

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Historic 'Scottish Cabinet' papers leading to 1707 Union finally published

Members of the Beltane Fire Society take part in Samhuinn Fire Festival on October 31 in Edinburgh

Members of the Beltane Fire Society take part in Samhuinn Fire Festival on October 31 in Edinburgh

Emma Guinness: Halloween festivities are embroiled in the Scots language

William Wallace was executed in 1305

William Wallace was executed in 1305

National Records of Scotland

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Rare William Wallace letter to go on display for St Andrew's Day

The iconic artefacts have been redisplayed to allow for an 'in the round' view

The iconic artefacts have been redisplayed to allow for an 'in the round' view

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'Iconic' Lewis chessmen redisplayed to allow for 'in the round view'

The possibility of reparations for slavery is being discussed

The possibility of reparations for slavery is being discussed

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UK does deserve some credit for banning the slave trade

To me, Falkland is the very definition of a VIV – Very Important Village

To me, Falkland is the very definition of a VIV – Very Important Village

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This is Scotland’s most important village and here is the proof

Robert Fergusson is chiefly remembered these days as the man who most influenced Robert Burns to write in Scots as well as English

Robert Fergusson is chiefly remembered these days as the man who most influenced Robert Burns to write in Scots as well as English

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Was Robert Fergusson a poet, prodigal son or tavern rat?

The racism of today is deeply rooted in the racism of yesterday, writes Graham Campbell

The racism of today is deeply rooted in the racism of yesterday, writes Graham Campbell

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Graham Campbell: Keir Starmer yet again turns the other cheek to racism

A bronze rattle pendant from the Peebles Hoard which dates from 1000-800 BCE

A bronze rattle pendant from the Peebles Hoard which dates from 1000-800 BCE

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‘Utterly unique’ Bronze Age hoard found in Borders saved for the nation

West Linton is one of the villages explored by Hamish MacPherson

West Linton is one of the villages explored by Hamish MacPherson

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Small but mighty – the stories of Scotland's villages

Robert Fergusson, as painted by his friend Alexander Runciman

Robert Fergusson, as painted by his friend Alexander Runciman

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How this poet managed to find his true voice – in Scots

Experts who took part in archaeological digs at the site of the 1815 Battle of Waterloo will be applying new techniques they developed at the Belgium site in Culloden

Experts who took part in archaeological digs at the site of the 1815 Battle of Waterloo will be applying new techniques they developed at the Belgium site in Culloden

Fresh dig starts at Culloden Battlefield as archaelogists use new 'techniques'

A rededication service for Private George Alister Walker Ewan at Bolsena War Cemetery in Italy.

A rededication service for Private George Alister Walker Ewan at Bolsena War Cemetery in Italy.

Ministry of Defence (MoD)

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Grave of Scottish soldier identified in Italy 80 years after death in WW2

Dr Fraser Hunter with the 'rare and special' brass arm guard

Dr Fraser Hunter with the 'rare and special' brass arm guard

'Special': Roman armour found in Scotland goes on display after reconstruction

The Common Ridings are a vital part of the traditions and culture of the Borders

The Common Ridings are a vital part of the traditions and culture of the Borders

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Common Ridings are a vital part of Borders traditions

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit Australia next week

King Charles and Queen Camilla are set to visit Australia next week

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'Better things to do': King Charles snubbed by top Australian politicians

An artist and poet significant in so many ways

An artist and poet significant in so many ways

Scottish independence

Reclaiming our cultural identity through an important artist and poet

Robert Fergusson died in an asylum in Edinburgh on October 17, 1774, aged 24

Robert Fergusson died in an asylum in Edinburgh on October 17, 1774, aged 24

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Poet who inspired Robert Burns and wrote 'Auld Reikie' to be celebrated

The display aims to highlight the significant contribution of more than six million African, Caribbean and South Asian people from across former colonies who fought, served and died in the war

The display aims to highlight the significant contribution of more than six million African, Caribbean and South Asian people from across former colonies who fought, served and died in the war

First World War

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Exhibition highlights BAME soldiers experience in First World War

The statue is of the poet Robert Fergusson, the 250th anniversary of whose death in an insane asylum in Edinburgh will be commemorated on Thursday

The statue is of the poet Robert Fergusson, the 250th anniversary of whose death in an insane asylum in Edinburgh will be commemorated on Thursday

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Bradford Royal Infirmary

Life and works of misunderstood poet Robert Fergusson

Harley-Davidson enthusiasts are desperate to save the cottage

Harley-Davidson enthusiasts are desperate to save the cottage

Harley-Davidson fans set up crowdfund to buy historic Scottish cottage

The Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Thomas Bell fords the River Ettrick during the Selkirk Common Riding

The Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Thomas Bell fords the River Ettrick during the Selkirk Common Riding

back in the day

Scottish Borders

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The disaster that was Battle of Flodden in Scottish Borders

Prime Minister Harold Wilson with his wife Mary outside 10 Downing Street

Prime Minister Harold Wilson with his wife Mary outside 10 Downing Street

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General Election

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The General Election where the SNP came of age

A helicopter making the delivery to Auchindoun Catle

A helicopter making the delivery to Auchindoun Catle

Historic Environment Scotland

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Conservation work begins on one of Scotland's most remote castles

The People's Story Museum on the Royal Mile

The People's Story Museum on the Royal Mile

City of Edinburgh Council

Activist tears into council for treating 'working class people as an afterthought'

Last year a review into Scotland’s treasure trove law was launched

Last year a review into Scotland’s treasure trove law was launched

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Scotland's 'treasure find' laws could change following calls for an 'overhaul'

The Tam O'Shanter Inn is a category B listed building and is an iconic staple of the town's high street

The Tam O'Shanter Inn is a category B listed building and is an iconic staple of the town's high street

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Historic Scottish pub gets makeover with new thatched roof

Reivers raid on Gilnockie Tower

Reivers raid on Gilnockie Tower

back in the day

The rise and fall of Borders Reivers and King James's role