The decisive battle was seen as part of the wider English Civil War which ultimately led to the execution of King Charles I and the emergence of Oliver Cromwell.

Aug 15, 2007 – Neil Gunn

For those who visit historic Edinburgh, the highlight of their stay will be a tour of St Giles Cathedral, located on the Royal Mile near Edinburgh Castle.

Aug 10, 2007 – Neil Gunn

Queen Elizabeth, and other members of the royal family would often leave the formality of Buckingham Palace for the relaxed atmosphere of the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Aug 5, 2007 – Neil Gunn

Dryburgh Abbey a Historic Scotland property was the premier house of the Premonstratensians in Scotland and one of a number of great abbeys in the Scottish Borders.

Aug 5, 2007 – Neil Gunn

Not just a Scottish historic house, it is also one of Scotland's most romantic wedding venues.

Aug 4, 2007 – Neil Gunn

What remains of Linlithgow Palace once one of Scotland's grandest royal residences lies in the small town of Linlithgow 15 miles west of Edinburgh.

Jul 29, 2007 – Neil Gunn

The city of Glasgow prospered during the later part of the 18th century thanks to the lucrative tobacco trade between Glasgow and Virginia.

Jul 28, 2007 – Neil Gunn

The Great Fire of Edinburgh was the catalyst for Britain's first integrated fire brigade.

Jul 22, 2007 – Neil Gunn

The Thirty Nine Steps was subsequently made into a movie,one of the best Alfred Hitchcock films.

Jul 1, 2007 – Neil Gunn

As the Napoleonic Wars dragged on French prisoners of war arrived in the towns of Selkirk, Kelso and Hawick

Jun 13, 2007 – Neil Gunn

James Murray had dedicated his working life to compiling the Oxford English Dictionary, a project which remains unrivalled in the publishing world.

Jun 3, 2007 – Neil Gunn

During the 16th and 17th centuries Crieff was Scotland's own Wild West town when drovers brought their black cattle to the annual tryst.

May 20, 2007 – Neil Gunn