scottish royalty

  1. A Death in Scotland...
    Threadmarks: Prologue

    A portrait of James VI of Scots, made after his untimely death. Prologue Scotland, 19 March 1570. The year 1570 in Scotland began with violence with the assassination of the regent for King James VI of Scots, known historically as 'the Wee-King' or 'the Boy-King'. The murder of James Stewart...
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    Alexander III. of Scotland avoids death in 1286. Ramifications ?

    How would late 13th century Scottish history develop if Alexander III. didn't die due to a riding accident in 1286 ? His death led to a major succession crisis in Scottish history, to a period of regency for his grand-daughter and potential heiress Margaret of Norway, and eventually culminated...
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    Challenge: Roxburgh remains the capital of Scotland or one of its chief cities

    Something that has fascinated me for a long time and our Scottish members might be able to answer well... I'll admit, I got the idea from this episode of Time Team. Back in the Middle Ages, Roxburgh was one of the most developed Scottish cities, and for a fairly long time, it was a flourishing...
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