As Rome finally withdrew from Britain, a Gaelic tribe from Ireland called the Scoti began colonising Western Scotland and Wales. Before Roman times, prehistoric Scotland entered …

Explore thousands of years of people and events with our timeline that highlights some of the most significant moments in Scotland’s fascinating history.

5 days ago · Scotland is the most northerly of the four parts of the United Kingdom, occupying about one-third of the island of Great Britain. It has a long and complicated history with …

It's all here - the people, places and events that made Scotland what it is today, in summary form as well as full feature overviews, linked to related places to visit, books and Great Scots.

3 days ago · This essay will explore the major periods of Scottish history, from its geological formation to the modern era, providing an extensive examination of the events, figures, and …

This handy timeline offers a bird’s-eye view of Scottish history, from the first people to the Age of Enlightenment, right up to the modern day.

Sep 5, 2023 · The 19th and 20th centuries brought industrialization and societal changes, while contemporary Scotland grapples with issues of independence and devolution. In this …

4 days ago · Firmly established throughout Scotland by the Celtic clergy, Christianity came with the Scots settlers from Ireland and possibly gave them a decisive cultural advantage in the …

Scotland[e] is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It contains nearly one-third of the United Kingdom's land area, consisting of the northern part of the island of Great Britain and …

The recorded history of Scotland begins with the arrival of the Roman Empire in the 1st century CE. The Romans advanced to the Antonine Wall in central Scotland, but were forced back to …