Earliest coin minted in Scotland saved for nation after metal detectorist find The medieval David I silver coin was discovered in a wooded area near Penicuik, Midlothian, in 2023. Evening Standard · Dec 29, 2025
Is it population or location that truly makes a village? IN my recent series on the ancient history of Scottish towns, I named St Andrews as the most famous town in Scotland worldwide, more so even than… The National (Scotland) · Nov 19, 2024
Historically 'important' Scottish medieval coin from David I's reign up for sale A UNIQUE and unpublished coin from the reign of David I of Scotland that was minted in Carlisle is set to fetch a large sum of money at auction this… The National (Scotland) · Sep 9, 2024
Drawing a line to the origins of the Border we know IN this third part of a short series on the ancient history of the Scottish Borders, we have reached the time when the line of the Border between… The National (Scotland) · Sep 3, 2024
How the Borders’ great abbeys came into being IN this short series on the ancient history of the Scottish Borders, we have reached The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2024
Hamish MacPherson: Mystery surrounds much of history of this ancient town IN researching this series on the ancient towns of Scotland, I have been surprised to find that while many of them had foundations that can be… The National (Scotland) · Jul 23, 2024
Dining across the divide: ‘I think sport is overrated as a force for good’ One was put off sport for life at school, while the other thinks it is positive for society as well as those who play it. Were they any closer on Starmer v Corbyn? The Guardian - UK · Mar 14, 2024
Doncaster City and a plan that is indeed as stupid as it sounds In today’s Fiver: Crossing borders, mural news and dad vibes in grime The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2022
What to do in Dunfermline as it becomes Scotland's newest city IF Dunfermline to you means Amazon, Sky and a sadly recently relegated football team, then it’s time to think again. One of Scotland’s fastest… The National (Scotland) · May 22, 2022