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Why is Rebus receiving these letters, and how is the murderer linked to it all? You’ll have to read to find out! This book series is so popular that ITV adapted it into a four-season British TV show, Rebus, which aired from 2000-2007. 44 Scotland Street by Alexander McCall Smith She chooses seven of these islands to focus on: four of which are Inner Inner Hebrides islands, and three are about Outer Hebrides islands. If you’d like to learn about the land, places, and people of the British Isles, this is definitely a good choice for you. The Living Mountain: A Celebration of the Cairngorm Mountains of Scotlandby Nan Shepherd The first half of the 20th century saw Scottish universities fall behind those in England and Europe in terms of participation and investment. The decline of traditional industries between the wars undermined recruitment. English universities increased the numbers of students registered between 1924 and 1927 by 19 per cent, but in Scotland the numbers fell, particularly among women. In the same period, while expenditure in English universities rose by 90 per cent, in Scotland the increase was less than a third of that figure. [301] Naval role [ edit ] View of HMNB Clyde In this book, based on archival research, oral interviews, memory and personal experience, the author explores the history of this tiny island, to create a vivid picture of the trials, tribulations and joys of island life.

This book does not analyze the referendum only, but its aftermath as well. Find out more about what led to this political event, as well as what happened later on. If you love the TV show Outlander and want a comprehensive guide to Highland culture, this book is a great place to start. Plus, Moffat includes a clan map and a complete list of clan names! Mary Queen of Scots by Antonia Fraser Set in 6th-century Scotland, we find the country full of superstition and clinging to tradition while Christianity is on the rise. Moreover, Pike released a sequel in 2020 called The Forgotten Kingdom, which continues Languoreth’s story. The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley

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Main article: Prehistoric Scotland The oldest standing house in Northern Europe is at Knap of Howar, dating from 3500BC. The day is still celebrated today and not just in Scotland, but also in the USA. This book analyzes the principles behind it, as well as the ideas upon which it was drawn. The Origins of the Scottish Reformation, by Alec RyrieIn the second half of the 20th century the Labour Party usually won most Scottish seats in the Westminster parliament, losing this dominance briefly to the Unionists in the 1950s. Support in Scotland was critical to Labour's overall electoral fortunes as without Scottish MPs it would have gained only two UK electoral victories in the 20th century (1945 and 1966). [306] The number of Scottish seats represented by Unionists (known as Conservatives from 1965 onwards) went into steady decline from 1959 onwards, until it fell to zero in 1997. [307] Politicians with Scottish connections continued to play a prominent part in UK political life, with Prime Ministers including the Conservatives Harold Macmillan (whose father was Scottish) from 1957 to 1963 and Alec Douglas-Home from 1963 to 1964. [216] After Wallace is captured by the British, Archie continues to fight against English tyranny alongside Robert Bruce. We would suggest this book to anyone who loves Scottish history and adventure novels (there are also romance undertones). Women of the Dunes by Sarah Maine The years before the First World War were the golden age of the inshore fisheries. Landings reached new heights, and Scottish catches dominated Europe's herring trade, [270] accounting for a third of the British catch. High productivity came about thanks to the transition to more productive steam-powered boats, while the rest of Europe's fishing fleets were slower because they were still powered by sails. [271] Political realignment [ edit ] Winston Churchill with the Royal Scots Fusiliers near the Western Front in 1916

In this novel, readers follow two protagonists in a dual timeline: Carrie McClelland, a modern-day American author, and Sophia Paterson, Carrie’s ancestor who lived at Slains Castle in the early 1700s. We meet Carrie as she searches for inspiration for a new novel. After impulsively stopping by Slains Castle in Cruden Bay, she finds herself captivated by the ruins. As she begins to discover her husband’s dark secrets, the novel becomes really suspenseful. The descriptions of Scotland and the charming local characters make this book worth a read, even if the main characters can come off as unlikeable. This book is a compelling read on how Scottish people have contributed to the modern world. History lovers will adore the details about radical ideas that came out of Scotland during the Scottish Enlightenment! For example, learn about key figures in Scottish and world history, like Alexander Graham Bell, David Hume, James Watt, Adam Smith, Robert Louis Stevenson, and more. The Story of the British Isles in 100 Places by Neil Oliver After reading the historical fiction account of Mary, Queen of Scots, you may want to read this non-fiction book. Although most people are familiar with Mary’s tragic end, you may not know about her earlier life, her marriages that became her undoing, and the rest of her fascinating story.

Most voters chose to remain in the United Kingdom though, but the vote results were pretty close. Later on, the Scottish National Party gained more notoriety at the elections from 2015, showing that independence has never been closer. The population of Scotland grew steadily in the 19th century, from 1,608,000 in the census of 1801 to 2,889,000 in 1851 and 4,472,000 in 1901. [254] Even with the development of industry there were insufficient good jobs; as a result, during the period 1841–1931, about 2 million Scots emigrated to North America and Australia, and another 750,000 Scots relocated to England. [255] Scotland lost a much higher proportion of its population than England and Wales, [256] reaching perhaps as much as 30.2 per cent of its natural increase from the 1850s onwards. [257] This not only limited Scotland's population increase, but meant that almost every family lost members due to emigration and, because more of them were young males, it skewed the sex and age ratios of the country. [256] Main article: Scotland in the Early Middle Ages Clach an Tiompain, a Pictish symbol stone in Strathpeffer

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