Tag: History

Stone Age Orcadians chopped up their dead relatives

Local News

Deadline News Journalist - June 9, 2016

STONE Age Orkney islanders chopped up their dead relatives before mixing the grisly remains in communal pits. A new forensic study of human remains on...

Scots castle that “broke” Samuel Johnson on sale for £450K – fainthearted need not apply

Business

Deadline News Journalist - June 1, 2016

A REMOTE Scottish castle that tested the adventuring spirit of writer Samuel Johnson to destruction could be yours for just £450,000. Breachacha Castle is an...

Scots asked to help identify “lady in the locket” worn by Somme casualty

News

Deadline News Journalist - June 1, 2016

SCOTS are being asked to help identify a mystery woman whose photograph was found inside a locket worn by a soldier killed in the...

Rare 60s film shows Eton toffs – including a young Jonathan Aitken – visit Scottish mine

Business

Deadline News Journalist - May 27, 2016

HE studied at Eton and Christ Church, Oxford, before a 24-year career in politics earned him to a seat in John Major's cabinet. But while...

Scots female astronomer in lead for £10 note

Community

Deadline News Journalist - February 3, 2016

A LITTLE-known female Scottish astronomer is beating two giants of science - to get her face on a £10 note. Mary Somerville was shortlisted alongside...