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Reivers – Clans of the English Scottish Border

Reivers - Clans of the English Scottish Border

When Margaret, the Maid of Norway and grand-daughter of Alexander III died in 1291, Scotland was left without a direct heir to its throne. There were many claimants, thirteen in fact, including the families of Bruce and Balliol. Edward I…

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Kings and Queens of Scotland

Kings and Queens of Scotland

The Stuarts, whose name can also be spelled Stewart, ruled Scotland for almost 350 years. Their royal line began when King Robert II came to the Scottish throne in 1371. He was the son of Walter, High Steward of Scotland…

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