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Farming in Fife in the 1800s
Local farmer’s diary provides fascinating insight into daily life in the 19th century
Rare 16th century manuscript ‘comes home’ to St Andrews
University acquires ‘Scotland’s first great law book’ owned by Alexander Hume
St Andrews first for research
The University of St Andrews hosts Scotland’s first Researchers’ Night.
Exploring the impact of the Scottish Reformation
Launch of exhibition to mark the 450th anniversary of the Reformation.
Scotland the brave or Scotland the victim?
Leading historians gather in St Andrews for debate on Scottish identity.
University artefacts of ‘national significance’
Three collections recognised by the Scottish Museums Council.
Suicidal tendencies
Asylum, medical and legal records dating back 500 years could provide the first ever comprehensive insight into suicide in Scotland throughout the ages.
Crofting history brought back to life
* Photo caption - Marion MacInnes Morrison and John Morrison *
Researcher unearths iron age skeleton
Archaeologists have discovered a Shetland burial ground dating back over 2,000 years.