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» A Short History of Scotland - Scotland Vacations gives a timeline of the history of Scotland leading to illustrated features on people and places.
» 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.
» Ayrshire History - Illustrated articles on the history of Ayrshire and its people, and the local history of its parishes, towns and villages.
» 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.
» Blaeu Atlas of Scotland, 1654 - The National Library of Scotland presents the first atlas of Scotland, containing 49 engraved maps and 154 pages of descriptive text, translated from Latin into English for the first time.
» 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.
» 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.
» Chronology of Scottish History - Timeline of Scottish history listing all the major dates and events, from earliest times to modern day, from Rampant Scotland.
» 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.
» Davie's Scottish Homepage - Contains a section devoted to Scottish history and another on Scottish castles.
» 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.
» Electric Scotland's Scottish History - Offers information on early Scottish history, battles, culture, literature, music and Scots abroad.
» First Scottish Books - Digitised images of the nine earliest books printed in Scotland, from the National Library of Scotland
» 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.
» Gateway to Scotland - Provides maps and history timeline with information about the Country.
» Gateway to Scottish History - Index of sites concerning Scottish history.
» Hail Caledonia - An on-line encyclopedia of Scottish history.
» Heritage Scotsman - Learn about Scotland through the Mark of the Scots series, articles, newsreel archives, historical places and biographies of famous Scots.
» 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.
» History of Scotland - Description of the history of Scotland from 1 AD to present day.
» History of Scottish Highland Dress - An article mainly about the development of the kilt.
» Kirkpatrick Macandrew Trust for Scotland - Listing history, origins, activities and events.
» 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.
» M.V. Gardyloo - History, photographs and information on this sludge dumping vessel.
» Melbrigda - Penni B. Currie presents the modern and ancient history and mythology of Scotland in essay format and includes a contribution from her children.
» Moirbooks - Scottish heritage and local hisatory books by Helen Moir. Includes book details, author information, and some genealogy links.
» Nancy MacCorkill's Scottish Internet Book - A collection of original works on various aspects of Scottish history.
» 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.
» Rampant Scotland Index - History - Index of sites concerning Scottish history.
» SCRAN - Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network, multimedia resources on history and culture in Scotland.
» Scotland - A History - Site concentrating on the earlier aspects of Scottish history Picts, Scots, Gaels and the Celtic church.
» Scotland's Past - Offering the latest news in Scottish history and archaeology plus an timeline of all periods of Scottish history.
» Scottish Archaeology and History - Corinne Mills looks at ancient and historic sites, including castles, monasteries, battlefields and shipwrecks. Also gives a timeline and portraits of Mary Stuart.
» 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.
» Scottish History - Articles on aspects of Scottish history by historian Robert Gunn. Complete timeline included.
» 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.
» 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.
» Scottish History on CD-ROM - Producers of Multi-Media CD-ROMs on Scottish historical events.
» Scottish Origins - Robert M. Gunn tells the story of Scotland, including its rulers, up to William Wallace.
» 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.
» Scottish Printing Archival Trust - The 500-history of print in Scotland.
» Scottish Railways and Steamers - Chronological listings grouped in year bands dating from before 1700. Search facilities, pictures and associated information are included.
» Scottish Site Directory - A series of one page articles on various aspects of Scottish history by J.K. Gillon.
» 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.
» Sgian Duh - History - Timeline of Scottish history with short descriptions of each of the events listed.
» Soft Toy Lion's "Lion Rampant" pages - Various original works outlining Scotland's culture and heritage.
» 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.
» The History of the Scots, Picts and Britons - Comprehensive and academic site covering the ancient peoples of Scotland, by David F. Dale.
» The Story of Scotland's History - An online book about Scottish history.
» 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.
» Video History Scotland - Scottish video titles of Scotland, its maritime, shipping and railway history.
» Welcome to Scotland - Altara's Almanac, containing information on Scotland, Pictish and Celtic knotwork, traditional fayre, with links to other sites
» 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.