John Swinney recalls family 'heartbreak' in tribute to war hero uncle awarded the Victoria Cross
First Minister John Swinney will be attending a memorial in Leith today to commemorate the bravery of his uncle in the Second World Wat ...
Hampshire Chronicle1d
Fall of Basing House, Basingstoke, in the English Civil War
Basing House was a thorn in Parliament’s side. Commanding the road to London (held by the parliamentarians) the mansion hampered the city’s communications and its prosperous wool trade. It was ...
Glasgow Times2d
Glasgow's Royal visitors through the centuries
Queen Victoria was a royal favourite in Glasgow visiting the city on three momentous occasions. In 1849 she was the first reigning monarch to visit the city since James VI made his visit. More than ...
History of Legs Cross, County Durham, and how it got its name
Legs Cross is located next to the Roman road of Dere Street, now known as the B6275, between Bolam and Heighington. The cross is thought to date back to AD 850 and is believed to have marked the ...
The National4d
My theory on the death of King James VI and I
THE 400th anniversary of the death of one of Scotland and Britain’s most important kings took place on Thursday and hardly anybody noticed.
Christian Today4d
How the world’s oldest story of a women’s rights campaign is in the Bible
What is probably the world’s first recorded successful women’s rights campaign is in the Bible. Here is the story ...
Inside Kate Middleton and Prince William's surprisingly normal car collection
The Prince and Princess of Wales have been spotted behind the wheels of several plush vehicles over the years - but they also ...
Hidden London: Charlton House and Gardens
A strange pub quiz question, perhaps, but the answer is Charlton House. Often overlooked — except by locals — this is a place ...