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Emigrants - Timelines.tv History Of Britain C06

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The story of the Highland Clearances, and of the way that emigration - forced and otherwise - fueled the growth of the British Empire. (4'55") This is one of 45 videos telling the story of Britain from 1066 to the present day. Visit the full interactive t
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Old Lenzie

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Heroes Of History: The Scottish Kings Of England

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A brief look at the history of Scotland and how Scottish King James VI became the King of England and introduced the concept of political union between the two to the public forum. Sources: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/D%C3%A1l_Riata http://en.wikipedia.o
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After Bannockburn - Battle Of Bannockburn 1314 Part 2 | Documentary

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After Bannockburn - Battle of Bannockburn 1314 Part 2 | Documentary
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Margaret Tudor 28 November 1489 18 October 1541

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Margaret Tudor Queen of Scots Margaret Tudor (28 November 1489 – 18 October 1541) was Queen of Scots from 1503 until 1513 as the wife of King James IV of Scotland and then Regent for their son King James V. She was born at Westminster Palace as the
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Old Ayrshire On Film Part 1 Old Ayr Girvan Ailsa Craig

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A historical journey through Ayr, Girvan and Ailsa Craig with archive film footage of the area. Part one.
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Tom Devine On The Highlands & Lowland Clearances

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Professor Tom Devine speaks to an audience on the subject of the Scottish Highland and Lowland Clearlances organised as part of the Crossroads Lifelong Learning Partnership. Filmed by Pocketwatch Productions
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MILITARY HISTORY : Ancient Scotland And Ancient Ireland

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Uploaded by MILITARY HISTORY 2015. The Military History of Ancient Scotland and Ancient Ireland. On Midsummer Day, 1314, the exiled Scottish king led an army against an English force three times as large. Pikemen in dense formation routed the English, res
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Historic Scotland | Stirling Castle: A Glimpse Of Magnificence

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Experience the grandeur of the newly refurbished Renaissance royal palace at Stirling Castle. This short film offers a tantalizing glimpse of the sumptuous interiors, now returned to how they may have looked in the mid 16th century. See fabulous period co
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Sword Said To Be Used By William Wallace Goes On Show

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1. Wide shot of Manhattan street 2. Worker uses drill to open up box containing sword 3. Close up of drill 4. Two men in kilts watch 5. Man opens locks on box 6. SOUNDBITE (English) Colin O'Brien, Provost (Mayor), Town of Sterling: "I am here with the swo
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War Of The Three Kings: Part Two (Scottish History Documentary)

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The Bruce invasion of Ireland just happened to coincide with a major catastrophe: the Great European Famine of 1315-17. In this devastating time, thousands died of starvation and many more resorted to cannibalism. There were reports of corpses and even ch
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STROMNESS In Orkney Old And New

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