Tag: History

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

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

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

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...

Posh poacher makes posthumous confession to shooting stag

A POACHER who bagged a stag in a daring raid on a remote estate dubbed “the forbidden isle” has made a posthumous confession to...

Scottish witch hunts linked to good weather says academic

CRACKDOWNS on Scottish witches were linked to spells of good weather, according to a mathematical formula unveiled by an economics expert. Dr Cornelius Christian -...

Highland mansion that hosted Charles and Diana, Churchill and Coco Chanel up for demolition

A FIFTY TWO room Highland mansion that was once the playground of Charles and Diana, Coco Chanel and Winston Churchill is facing demolition -...

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