Tag: Scottish History

“Wow, that’s pretty scary” – Scot digs up rare baby killer bottle with disturbing past

News

Duncan Gorman - April 28, 2021

A SCOTSMAN was left shocked after finding a rare “baby killer” bottle from the 19th century - with a disturbing history. Alasdair Graham from Dumfries,...

Dundee’s radical history is the catalyst for a new Cooper Gallery project

Local News

guest_deadline - February 17, 2021

A NEW project which reflects Dundee's dynamic history is set to be launched by the University of Dundee's Cooper Gallery. The Ignorant Art School is...

Letter signed by Mary Queen of Scots reveals she paved the way for the Geneva Convention

News

Deadline News Journalist - January 21, 2019

A DOCUMENT signed by Mary Queen of Scots proves that the Scottish monarch paved the way for the Geneva Convention - 300 years before...

Well plaid as design bosses deduce it is time for an official Sherlock Holmes tartan

Business

Deadline Staff - March 23, 2018

Detective's trademark deerstalker and cape unveiled in stunning green tartan SHERLOCK Holmes has become the first literary character to have his own tartan approved by...

Letters shed new light on links between Scotland and British Columbia

Scottish News

Deadline News Journalist - April 11, 2012

HISTORIC documents which reveal new details about Vancouver Island’s Scottish clan heritage have been published for the first time. Two letters by Captain Walter Colquhoun...