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The Song Scots, Wha Hae
In 1793 poet and song collector Robert Burns (1759-1796) took the traditional tune Hey … read more»
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The Rising of 1820
The rumblings of discontent so obvious in Paisley at the end of 1819 had spread to Ayrshire … read more»
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The 1820 Anniversary
It was two hundred years ago in April 1820 that Scotland s last attempted uprising took … read more»
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The Background to 1820
In the late 18th century Scottish men and women began agitating for improved political rights, … read more»
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The State Trials and Executions
In direct violation of the Treaty of Union, English treason law was now used in Scotland, and… read more»
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Taking the oath in Scots
From: News, on 06th January 2020
In the aftermath of the December 2019 General Election newly elected members of parliament … read more» -
Languages motion lodged at Holyrood
From: News, on 14th November 2019
Recently Angus MacDonald MSP (SNP) for Falkirk East lodged a motion at Holyrood regarding the … read more» -
Cresseid Play Returns
From: News, on 04th November 2019
Robert Henryson is probably not a name that the vast majority of Scots are familiar with, but he… read more» -
1990-2020 Modern Scots 6
Timelines of the Scots Language By Dr Dauvit Horsbroch The following list is intended as a… read more»
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Hansard Highlights
Since 1707 Scotland has elected representatives to sit in the Westminster parliament, and … read more»
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