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The Vikings In Orkney And Shetland

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The Vikings in Orkney and Shetland from "Blood of the Vikings" Episode 3
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BBC 'BBC Scotland 75 Years' Documentary 1998

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A comprehensive celebration and history of 75 years of broadcasting by BBC Scotland aired on the station in 1993. Not just television, either, as this programme also looks at the early years of BBC radio broadcasting in Scotland.
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The Selkirk Settlers; Thomas Douglas, 5th Earl Of Selkirk

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In the 18th century, Thomas Douglas, fifth Earl of Selkirk, became the unexpected support for displaced families who were evicted from their homes in Scotland during the period known as "The Highland Clearances." Through his determination and their courag
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Britain And The Beginning Of Scotland - A British Academy Lecture By Professor Dauvit Broun

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The Sir John Rhys Memorial Lecture. The often-repeated account of Scotland's beginnings in a 'union of Picts and Scots under Cinaed (Kenneth) mac Ailpín' has been numerously called into doubt over the years. In this lecture Professor Dauvit Broun explores
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MILITARY HISTORY : Ancient Scotland And Ancient Ireland

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Uploaded by MILITARY HISTORY 2015. The Military History of Ancient Scotland and Ancient Ireland. On Midsummer Day, 1314, the exiled Scottish king led an army against an English force three times as large. Pikemen in dense formation routed the English, res
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Ancestry Genealogy Photographs Peebles Scottish Borders Scotland

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Tour Scotland wee video of photographs of Peebles, Scottish Borders. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day. This Scottish town is located at the confluence of the River Tweed and E
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Archaeological Discoveries At Glencoe With Neil Oliver

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To mark Scottish Archaeology Month, we asked our President, Neil Oliver, to travel to Glencoe to hear more about our latest archaeological discoveries there from Derek Alexander, the Trust’s Head of Archaeology and Natasha Ferguson, Lead Inventory Officer
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The Forgotten History Of Scotland (LOST SECRET HISTORY FULL DOCUMENTARY)

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The Forgotten History of Scotland (LOST SECRET HISTORY FULL DOCUMENTARY) The castle fortresses of Scotland during the time of William Wallace spring back to their former glory in computer simulations.
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The Massacre Of Glencoe

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Another request, for Barbara this time. Not traditional as many think but written by Jim Mclean in 1963. It tells the story of the infamous massacre of the MacDonald clan by the Campbells in Feb 1692. The story is told here in detail http://www.electricsc
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Scotland's Highland Clearances-Big Chieftain McCraa Tinkler-Gypsy Jew Racial/cultural Genocide

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When Scotland Was Jewish - customer book review - "The 'big lie' (as my people called it) was introducing sheep into the cleared regions as a sound economic move. It was an excuse to clear the land of Jews and Gypsies with their Sinclair (tincaird) cultur
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St Andrew - Scotland's Patron Saint

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History of St Andrew and his relationship with Scotland.
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Diane & David Arkenstone Avalon Lady Of The Lake, Picts And Scots Symbols.

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