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A Short History of Scotland
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Scotland Vacations gives a timeline of the history of Scotland leading to illustrated features on people and places.
http://www.scotlandvacations.com/ScottishHistory.htm
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About Scotland: The History of Edinburgh
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A brief outline, with reference to the Celts and Romans, United Scotland, Medieval Edinburgh, Georgian, and present day. With a map.
http://www.aboutscotland.com/edin/history.html
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Ayrshire History
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Illustrated articles on the history of Ayrshire and its people, and the local history of its parishes, towns and villages.
http://www.ayrshirehistory.org.uk
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BBC: In Search of Scotland
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Covers the history of Scotland from mysterious ancestors to the modern day, with a focus on religion and Scotland's relations with Europe and England. Includes a multi-media gallery.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/scottishhistory/
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Book of Deer Project
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Discussion of the illustrated Gospel from the early Columban monastery at Old Deer in Aberdeenshire, with entries in Scottish Gaelic written c.1135.
http://www.bookofdeer.co.uk
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Britannia's Guide to Scotland
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This section of the large Britannia includes an encyclopedia of famous Scots and a timeline of Scottish history by Peter N. Williams.
http://britannia.com/celtic/scotland/
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Chronology of Scottish History
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Timeline of Scottish history listing all the major dates and events, from earliest times to modern day, from Rampant Scotland.
http://www.rampantscotland.com/SCM/chronology.htm
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Comunn_Birlinn Celtic Galley Association
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A charitable organisation which aims to promote knowledge of the maritime history of the Celtic seas and the skills of boat building and seamanship in Scotland.
http://www.birlinn.org/
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Heritage Scotsman
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Learn about Scotland through the Mark of the Scots series, articles, newsreel archives, historical places and biographies of famous Scots.
http://www.heritage.scotsman.com/
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History of Leith
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History and past of the Leith area of Edinburgh. Includes many articles on Leith and its historic and bloody past.
http://www.leithhistory.co.uk
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History of Scotland
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Description of the history of Scotland from 1 AD to present day.
http://www.heritage-of-scotland.com/history.htm
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History Scotland Magazine
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Illustrated magazine covering all aspects of Scotland's history and heritage. Features on archaeology, history, architecture, place-names, language, environmental and local history. Scholarly but aimed at a wide audience.
http://www.historyscotland.com
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Lothene Experimental Archaeology
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Living history group which researches and recreates aspects of the life of ordinary people in Lothian (Lothene) from Roman times to the 18th Century.
http://www.lothene.demon.co.uk
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M.V. Gardyloo
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History, photographs and information on this sludge dumping vessel.
http://members.lycos.co.uk/peterdyson
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National Tartan Day
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Historical information relating to significant events in Scotland from The Highland Clearances up to the 20th century. Also contains other historical information about workhouses, and of concentration camps and mass graves, sources quoted.
http://www.tartanplace.com/tartan.html
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Scotland's Past
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Offering the latest news in Scottish history and archaeology plus an timeline of all periods of Scottish history.
http://www.scotlandspast.org/
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Scottish History
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Articles on aspects of Scottish history by historian Robert Gunn. Complete timeline included.
http://members.aol.com/skyelander/
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Scottish History Online
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Historical images of Scotland, and the Scottish People. Looking at the prehistoric, medieval, Pictish and Celtic history of Scotland, which goes back over 8,000 years. Also includes the Scottish History Club which encourages people to interact with others with a passion for Scotland Past.
http://www.north-scotland.co.uk/
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Scottish History Online
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John Duncan shares his passion for Scottish history. Includes illustrated articles on the Picts, ancient sites and historic figures, plus the password-protected Scottish History Club.
http://www.scotshistoryonline.co.uk/
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Scottish History Online Courses
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Offered by Cumbernauld College, Scotland include Wallace and Bruce, the Jacobite rebellions and social and industrial changes in Scotland 1700 to 1850. Links to Scottish history sites.
http://www.angelfire.com/sc2/scotshistorycourses/
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Scottish Parliament Project
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Based at the University of St Andrews, aims to create a digital edition of the acts of the pre 1707 Scottish Parliament, and a three volume History of the Scottish Parliament.
http://www.st-and.ac.uk/~scotparl/
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Scottish Railways and Steamers
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Chronological listings grouped in year bands dating from before 1700. Search facilities, pictures and associated information are included.
http://www.railscot.co.uk/
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Scottish Site Directory
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A series of one page articles on various aspects of Scottish history by J.K. Gillon.
http://www.fortunecity.com/athena/exercise/2492/SCOTTISHSITEDIRECTORY/
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SCRAN
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Scottish Cultural Resources Access Network, multimedia resources on history and culture in Scotland.
http://www.scran.ac.uk/
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Sgian Duh - History
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Timeline of Scottish history with short descriptions of each of the events listed.
http://www.scotclans.com/clans/history.htm
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Statistical Accounts of Scotland
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Contemporary accounts of the economic and social state of Scotland around the time of the Industrial Revolution. This web service provides free access to page images of the Accounts.
http://edina.ac.uk/StatAcc/
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