History Scotland is Scotland's premier history magazine, providing fascinating features on topics from all branches and periods of Scottish history and archaeology, written by leading historians, archaeologists and museum curators.
Every issue of History Scotland features:
• In-depth news on the latest research, discoveries and exhibitions
• Updates from local history and archaeology projects
• Expert book reviews
• Opinion columns by leading figures
• Spotlights on the country’s most significant historical archives
• Comprehensive guide to forthcoming events, lectures, society meetings and exhibitions
The hugely popular bi-monthly magazine was launched in October 2001 at the Royal Museum in Edinburgh by Professor Christopher Smout, Historiographer Royal. It is backed by the Scottish history and archaeology professions with leading representatives from a variety of different disciplines on the Editorial Board.
The magazine is a must-read for anyone with a passion for Scotland's rich history and heritage.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in History Scotland FREE Sample Issue.
FROM THE EDITOR
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS TO THOUSANDS Welcome to the first History Scotland of 2022. This issue includes two articles which focus on research that seeks to overturn long-held misconceptions. We explore...
Botanist in bronze comes to Castle Menzies
Archibald Menzies (1754- 1852), ship’s surgeon and botanist, was born at Styx in Strathtay. Menzies enjoyed a varied career as a plant collector starting in 1786 when, as ship’s surgeon on HMS Princ...
New appointment at National Library of Scotland
Educated at Ayr Academy, Glasgow University and Balliol College, Oxford, Drummond Bone began his career as a professor of English, noted particularly for his work on Byron. His first appointment was...
Plans revealed for Union Canal bi-centenary
A group of adults and children on the canal towpath, 1920
The City of Edinburgh Council, Scottish Canals, and partners will join to mark the 200th anniversary of the 16km waterway, which l...
DISTURBING THE DEAD: CENTURIES OF GRAVE CUTTING
RESOURCES Jedburgh and its environs plan (1780), J. Ainslie The Augustinian Jedburgh Abbey dates to the 12th century and is located at the historic heart of Jedburgh, striking an imposing sight whe...