Historical Timelines

The History of Scotland is filled with 2,000 years of bloodshed, intrigue and many stories of heroism and valour. From the earliest settlers through to more recent events we have pulled together a set of significant moments in the shaping of our nation.
Prehistoric Scotland >
Ancient Timeline of Scotland >
Medieval Timeline of Scotland >
Renaissance Timeline of Scotland >
Scotland's Unification History >
Jacobite Scotland >
Scotland's Modern History >


Myths & Legends

Scotland’s story is steeped in oral tradition of storytelling. The blurry line between historical fact and myth is evident.
Symbolic Scotland >
Jacobite Legends >
Supernatural Scotland >
Religious Legends >
Royal Legends >
Scottish Monsters >

Kings & Queens

From Kenneth McAlpin to James VI. All the kings and queens of Scotland and their respective houses with a biography of each.
The House of Alpin >
The House of Dunkeld >
The House of Canmore >
The House of Balliol >
The House of Bruce >
The House of Stewart >

Visiting Scotland

A useful resource for anyone who is planning to come to Scotland. Learn about the castles and the places as well as the battlefields.

Scotland's Places >
Scottish Battlefields >
Scottish Castles >