How Scotland did its duty
Three generations directly descended from a Scots Trafalgar hero will visit an exhibition today (Friday 28th October 2005) dedicated to the Scottish contribution to the Battle of Trafalgar and the Napoleonic Wars.
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Rob Roy book prize
A University of St Andrews historian has been awarded a major book prize for his research into Rob Roy.
£1 million search for fresh talent
The University of St Andrews is to invest over £1 million to provide 120 new postgraduate scholarships in the Arts and Divinity.
Mary Queen of Scots – in St Andrews
An expert on the life of Mary Queen of Scots will give a lecture on 'the unluckiest ruler in British history' in St Andrews today - concentrating solely on her time spent in the Fife town.
The union of the crowns (1603-2003)
The University of St Andrews' School of English will hold a special event this week (Friday 26th September, 2003) to mark the quatercentenary of the Union of the Crowns.
Prestigious prize for Scottish Parliament research
A researcher who revealed that the first Scottish Parliament was one of the most argumentative and powerful parliaments in the world has been awarded a prestigious book prize for his research.
Funding to protect Scots landmarks
Scots historians have been awarded £100,000 to help local communities prevent Scotland's most prized historical landmarks from crumbling into the sea.
The state of Scottish history
A leading Scottish historian has warned that future generations will be oblivious to the life and times of their ancestors unless schools inject more excitement into the subject.
Official recognition for university collections
*Pic caption - Mace of St Salvator's College, 1461*
Scotland’s powerful parliament
Researchers exploring the history of the Scottish Parliament believe that the Parliament of the Middle Ages and beyond was one of the most argumentative and powerful parliaments in the world.