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Was Stonehenge built to integrate newcomers in ancient Britain?

Was Stonehenge built to integrate newcomers in ancient Britain?

Stonehenge has long fascinated the world and its true purpose is still a question. Recent discoveries suggest that the iconic monument was a religious site or an astronomical calendar. However, one study reveals it as a bold attempt to unite…

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Scotland’s Humza Yousaf commits £2m for climate aid at COP28

Scotland's Humza Yousaf commits £2m for climate aid at COP28

Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s top official at COP28, just pledged an extra £2 million to help communities hit by climate change. This adds to the £7 million the Scottish Government already put aside for the same cause in the last two…

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Bagpipes in the British Isles

Bagpipes in the British Isles

The bagpipe is a traditional musical instrument in England and Ireland and the most popular in Scotland. Bagpipes were common all over Britain from at least the 13th century – accounts referring to them being historically present in literature –…

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Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh

Palace of Holyroodhouse Edinburgh

In 1128, the Palace was founded as an Augustinian monastery by David I of Scotland. It is believed he saw a cross (known as a rood) which belonged to his mother; materialize in the antlers of a stag that was…

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Edinburgh Castle, the defender of Scotland

Edinburgh Castle, the defender of Scotland

Edinburgh Castle, located in Edinburgh, Scotland, is built on the summit of an extinct volcano, 390 feet above sea level. Archeological evidence shows that the site was possibly settled during the early Iron Age, which makes it the longest continually…

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Aberdeenshire stone circle not built 4,000 years ago; made in 1990s

Aberdeenshire stone

Initially the Aberdeenshire stone circle was thought to be thousands of years old, but lately an investigation into the site found it very young, just about twenty years old. The Aberdeenshire stone circle at the parish of Leochel-Cushine is identified…

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Large block of casing stone from Great Pyramid of Giza to go on display in Scotland

pyramid stone display

Large block of casing stone of fine white limestone from the Great Pyramid of Giza will go on display from February 8 at the National Museum of Scotland. It came to Scotland from UK in 1872, arranged by Astronomer Royal…

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Heavy Snowfall Predicted For Southern Scotland, Northern Ireland

Heavy snowfall is predicted for southern Scotland and Northern Ireland by the British Met Office. Travelers are warned for other places including Central Scotland, Fife, Tayside, Lothian and Borders and Strathclyde. The snowfall could be between 15 cm and 25…

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Scottish Economy May Lag Behind UK Average Amid Brexit: Study

scottish economy

In a period of next five years the Scottish economy to lag behind the UK average, said Stratchdyde University’s Fraser of Allander Institute. It is claimed the fall of global price of oil will be the reason behind slow economic…

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MET Office Issues Yellow Warnings For Scotland Amid Wintry Weather

The MET Office of Scotland has issued YELLOW weather warnings for the west coast, central belt, Highlands and islands and Dumfries and Galloway. It is learned the Arctic blast could hit on Monday night and to continue into Tuesday morning…

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