|
BBC: In Search of Scotland
Covers the history of Scotland from mysterious ancestors to the modern day, with a focus on religion and Scotland's relations with Europe and England. Includes a multi-media gallery.
www.bbc.co.uk/history/scottishhistory/
Discover the History of Scotland
An ambitious project by the pupils and staff of Fortrose Academy to tell the story of Scotland from prehistoric to modern times.
www.netmedia.co.uk/history/
A Short History of Scotland
Scotland Vacations gives a timeline of the history of Scotland leading to illustrated features on people and places.
www.scotlandvacations.com/ScottishHistory.htm
Am Baile
An online learning and research resource of digitised archives for the language, culture and history of the Scottish Highlands and Islands. English and Gaelic versions.
www.ambaile.org.uk/
Ayrshire History
Illustrated articles on the history of Ayrshire and its people, and the local history of its parishes, towns and villages.
www.ayrshirehistory.org.uk
Book of Deer Project
Discussion of the illustrated Gospel from the early Columban monastery at Old Deer in Aberdeenshire, with entries in Scottish Gaelic written c.1135.
www.bookofdeer.co.uk
Britannia's Guide to Scotland
This section of the large Britannia includes an encyclopedia of famous Scots and a timeline of Scottish history by Peter N. Williams.
britannia.com/celtic/scotland/
Chronology of Scottish History
Timeline of Scottish history listing all the major dates and events, from earliest times to modern day, from Rampant Scotland.
www.rampantscotland.com/SCM/chronology.htm
Comunn_Birlinn Celtic Galley Association
A charitable organisation which aims to promote knowledge of the maritime history of the Celtic seas and the skills of boat building and seamanship in Scotland.
www.birlinn.org/
Davie's Scottish Homepage
Contains a section devoted to Scottish history and another on Scottish castles.
freespace.virgin.net/davie.wilson/
Electric Scotland's Scottish History
Offers information on early Scottish history, battles, culture, literature, music and Scots abroad.
www.electricscotland.com/history/
First Scottish Books
Digitised images of the nine earliest books printed in Scotland, from the National Library of Scotland
www.nls.uk/digitallibrary/chepman/index.html
Friars in Medieval Scotland
Tjeerd Carter-Tijmstra explains the different orders of friars, and gives photographs and history of the best preserved sites, a full list of the mendicant houses in Scotland and bibliography.
www.friars-in-medieval-scotland.co.uk
Gateway to Scottish History
Index of sites concerning Scottish history.
members.tripod.com/~CunninghamC/Homepage12_97/index.htm
Hail Caledonia
An on-line encyclopedia of Scottish history.
www.caledonia-net.co.uk
Heritage Scotsman
Learn about Scotland through the Mark of the Scots series, articles, newsreel archives, historical places and biographies of famous Scots.
www.heritage.scotsman.com/
History of Scotland
Description of the history of Scotland from 1 AD to present day.
www.heritage-of-scotland.com/history.htm
History of Scottish Highland Dress
An article mainly about the development of the kilt.
www.clan.com/history/features/kilt/
History Scotland Magazine
Illustrated magazine covering all aspects of Scotland's history and heritage. Features on archaeology, history, architecture, place-names, language, environmental and local history. Scholarly but aimed at a wide audience.
www.historyscotland.com
Kirkpatrick Macandrew Trust for Scotland
Listing history, origins, activities and events.
pages.eidosnet.co.uk/~kirkpatrick/kirkpatrickwebindex.htm
Lothene Experimental Archaeology
Living history group which researches and recreates aspects of the life of ordinary people in Lothian (Lothene) from Roman times to the 18th Century.
www.lothene.demon.co.uk
M.V. Gardyloo
History, photographs and information on this sludge dumping vessel.
members.lycos.co.uk/peterdyson
Melbrigda
Penni B. Currie presents the modern and ancient history and mythology of Scotland in essay format and includes a contribution from her children.
users.breathe.co.uk/kiss/
Moirbooks
Scottish heritage and local hisatory books by Helen Moir. Includes book details, author information, and some genealogy links.
www.moirbooks.homestead.com
Nancy MacCorkill's Scottish Internet Book
A collection of original works on various aspects of Scottish history.
www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2897/index.html
National Tartan Day
Historical information relating to significant events in Scotland from The Highland Clearances up to the 20th century. Also contains other historical information about workhouses, and of concentration camps and mass graves, sources quoted.
www.tartanplace.com/tartan.html
Rampant Scotland Index - History
Index of sites concerning Scottish history.
www.rampantscotland.com/history.htm
Scotland - A History
Site concentrating on the earlier aspects of Scottish history Picts, Scots, Gaels and the Celtic church.
claymore.wisemagic.com/scotradiance/scothistory.htm
Scotland's Past
Offering the latest news in Scottish history and archaeology plus an timeline of all periods of Scottish history.
www.scotlandspast.org/
Scottish Economic History Database, 1550 - 1780
For the serious Scottish historian, an on-line database of crop yeilds, demographic data, prices, wages and weather from 1550 to 1780.
www.ex.ac.uk/~ajgibson/scotdata/scot_database_home.html
Scottish History
Articles on aspects of Scottish history by historian Robert Gunn. Complete timeline included.
members.aol.com/skyelander/
Scottish History on CD-ROM
Producers of Multi-Media CD-ROMs on Scottish historical events.
www.highland-images.co.uk/system/index.html
Scottish History Online
John Duncan shares his passion for Scottish history. Includes illustrated articles on the Picts, ancient sites and historic figures, plus the password-protected Scottish History Club.
www.scotshistoryonline.co.uk/
Scottish History Online
Historical images of Scotland, and the Scottish People. Looking at the prehistoric, medieval, Pictish and Celtic history of Scotland, which goes back over 8,000 years. Also includes the Scottish History Club which encourages people to interact with others with a passion for Scotland Past.
www.north-scotland.co.uk/
Scottish History Online Courses
Offered by Cumbernauld College, Scotland include Wallace and Bruce, the Jacobite rebellions and social and industrial changes in Scotland 1700 to 1850. Links to Scottish history sites.
www.angelfire.com/sc2/scotshistorycourses/
Scottish Origins
Robert M. Gunn tells the story of Scotland, including its rulers, up to William Wallace.
members.aol.com/Skyelander/menu2.html
Scottish Parliament Project
Based at the University of St Andrews, aims to create a digital edition of the acts of the pre 1707 Scottish Parliament, and a three volume History of the Scottish Parliament.
www.st-and.ac.uk/~scotparl/
Scottish Printing Archival Trust
The 500-history of print in Scotland.
www.scottishprintarchive.org
Scottish Railways and Steamers
Chronological listings grouped in year bands dating from before 1700. Search facilities, pictures and associated information are included.
www.railscot.co.uk/
Scottish Site Directory
A series of one page articles on various aspects of Scottish history by J.K. Gillon.
www.fortunecity.com/athena/exercise/2492/SCOTTISHSITEDIRECTORY/
Scotweb's Scottish History Magazine
Covering the history of Scotland, touching lightly on the pre-history, in detail through the late medieval period, and beyond.
www.clan.com/history/index.html
SCRAN
Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network, multimedia resources on history and culture in Scotland.
www.scran.ac.uk/
Sgian Duh - History
Timeline of Scottish history with short descriptions of each of the events listed.
www.scotclans.com/clans/history.htm
Soft Toy Lion's Lion Rampant pages
Various original works outlining Scotland's culture and heritage.
ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/lennich/scotland.htm
Statistical Accounts of Scotland
Contemporary accounts of the economic and social state of Scotland around the time of the Industrial Revolution. This web service provides free access to page images of the Accounts.
edina.ac.uk/StatAcc/
The History of the Scots, Picts and Britons
Comprehensive and academic site covering the ancient peoples of Scotland, by David F. Dale.
ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/DavidDale1/Hisco.htm
University of Edinburgh Department of Scottish History
Offers undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Scottish history. Courses, research students, recent theses, staff. The Survey of Scottish Witchcraft.
www.arts.ed.ac.uk/scothist/
Video History Scotland
Scottish video titles of Scotland, its maritime, shipping and railway history.
www.videohistoryscotland.freeserve.co.uk
Welcome to Scotland
Altara's Almanac, containing information on Scotland, Pictish and Celtic knotwork, traditional fayre, with links to other sites
www.ezra.fsnet.co.uk/Scotland
Yahoo Group: Scot Celt and Medieval History Group
Scottish Celtic and Medieval European history and culture information hosted by two historians in a friendly, positive group.
groups.yahoo.com/group/Scot_Celt_Medieval/
|
ADVERTISEMENT
