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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 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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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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Wallace's Trial

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This is the video of Wallace's Trial, which was in the Hall of Arms before our refurbishment in 2014. We hope you enjoy watching the video, for more information on the National Wallace Monument, William Wallace and our current exhibitions please visit our
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Border Reivers | Stuff That I Find Interesting

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https://www.patreon.com/Jabzy https://twitter.com/JabzyJoe Music - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjMZjGhrFq_4llVS_x2XJ_w
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Scots Dyke - The Debatable Lands

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a man goes in search of the legendary Scots Dyke. A massive barrier built to define the Anglo - Scots Border, a curb the violence in the debateable lands.
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