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If the Loch Ness Monster Exists, It Has DNA—And There’s a Quest to Find It
If the Loch Ness Monster Exists, It Has DNA—And There’s a Quest to Find It

Scientists are using the legend to draw attention to their research project. And why not?

Lost Dark Age Kingdom Discovered in Scotland
Lost Dark Age Kingdom Discovered in Scotland

Archaeologists believe they have discovered the early medieval kingdom of Rheged, the location of which has remained a mystery for some 1,400 years.

What is the Stone of Scone?
What is the Stone of Scone?

Scientists Identify Scottish Fossil as Jurassic-Age “Marine Lizard”
Scientists Identify Scottish Fossil as Jurassic-Age “Marine Lizard”

A 170-million-year-old fossil found on Scotland’s Isle of Skye represents a newly identified species of prehistoric marine reptile, researchers say.
The History Behind the Scottish Independence Vote
The History Behind the Scottish Independence Vote

On September 18, Scottish voters will go to the polls to decide the future of their country.
Scotland Fights Its Way to Freedom, 700 Years Ago
Scotland Fights Its Way to Freedom, 700 Years Ago

Ragtag Scottish forces routed a large English army 700 years ago today at the Battle of Bannockburn, paving the way for the kingdom’s independence.
Remembering the 1988 Lockerbie Bombing
Remembering the 1988 Lockerbie Bombing

More U.S. civilians died in the bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, which took place 25 years ago from Saturday, than in any other terrorist attack except 9/11.
Ode to a Haggis: The History of Scotland’s National Dish
Ode to a Haggis: The History of Scotland’s National Dish

Get the rich history behind a dish many love to hate.
700-Year-Old William Wallace Letter Finally Reaches Scotland
700-Year-Old William Wallace Letter Finally Reaches Scotland

A note of recommendation issued by King Philip IV of France and possibly carried by William Wallace will go on display this August at the Scottish Parliament.

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