History of Leith, Edinburgh

July 31, 2008


An engraving of Andrew Moray in chain-mail. His surcoat displays the Arms of the Morays of Petty.

Andrew Moray (La: Andreas de Moravia), (died c. September 1297),

Andrew Moray (La: Andreas de Moravia), (died c. September 1297), also known as Andrew de Moray or Andrew of Moray, or simply Andrew Murray, was the son of a northern nobleman, who became an important military and political leader during the Anglo-Scottish conflict of the late 1290s, commonly become known as the Scottish Wars of Independence. He was responsible for leading the rising in northern Scotland in the summer of 1297 against the rule of King Edward I of England, successfully regaining control of this area for Scotland’s king, King John. Moray later merged his forces with those of William Wallace and jointly led the combined army to victory at the Battle of Stirling Bridge, where he was mortally wounded. for more click here

Braveheart: dancing peasants, gleaming teeth and a cameo from Fabio

Sir William Wallace (c 1274-1305) was a Scottish patriot who rebelled against the King of England, Edward I. Despite much criticism from historians, Mel Gibson’s performance as Wallace and his direction were enormously lauded. Braveheart won five Oscars, including Best Picture. for more click here

July 30, 2008

The confession of Robert Irvine


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Life and Behaviour of Samuel Bell


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Broadside regarding the executions of Thomas and David Urquhart


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The Sale of a Wife

July 29, 2008

Archaeological discoveries at Scone Abbey

THREE human skeletons have been unearthed in an archaeological dig at a historical abbey site where Robert the Bruce is believed to have been crowned. Archaeologists have been digging at Scone Palace in Perthshire and believe they have found the walls of the lost Scone Abbey. for more click here

Roman Scotland – The Primary Resource on Roman Scotland

Roman Scotland tells you everything you need to know about the Romans’ stay in Scotland.This web site is a non profit project created by enthusiasts. for more click here

 
 

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