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History of Scotland


BY , EDITOR
Eilean Donan Castle, Highlands
Eilean Donan Castle, Highlands

Welcome to our look at Scottish history. This section of our British history guide is intended to give you some useful background information that will hopefully enhance your enjoyment of visiting historic places in Scotland, provide some interesting glimpse at major themes and characters in Scottish history, and encourage you to explore Scotland's incredibly rich and fascinating heritage!

Other related things you might enjoy include our gazetteers of historic sites in Scotland, including prehistoric sites, castles, and stately homes.

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