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Historic document linked to Robert the Bruce to go on display for open day

The royal charter is thought to date back to about 1314.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

How medieval Scottish kings kept unrest at bay with populist policies

Governments have always had to strike a balance between actions that are unpopular but thought to be necessary, and laws and policies that win them support from the public. In the UK, the new prime minister Andy Burnham has set out to grab the news agenda with a string of…

The Conversation · Aug 11

All jobs at risk as Bannockburn battlefield centre confirms closure

A number of jobs are at risk due to the temporary closure of the historic Battle of Bannockburn site, The National can reveal

The National (Scotland) · Aug 4

'Nationally important' caves on Scottish island vandalised as police launch probe

CAVES which once sheltered Robert the Bruce before the Battle of Bannockburn have been vandalised as police launch an investigation into the…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 27, 2025

'Ancient' Scottish town built around abbey ruins named one of the UK's best

This town in Scotland has been named one of the best places in the whole of the UK to visit by Which?.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 18, 2025

Jousting event featuring Robert the Bruce to take place in Highland fortress

A jousting event featuring Robert the Bruce is set to take place at a historic site in the Highlands.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 5, 2025

SNP urged to end 'shameful' delay on Bannockburn development decision

SNP ministers have been accused of forcing a “shameful” wait on Scots after more than three months passed without a decision on plans for a…

The National (Scotland) · Apr 24, 2025

Plea to protect future of historic abbey containing Robert the Bruce's bones

A consultation has been launched to help safeguard the future of a historic abbey that contains the bones of King Robert the Bruce amid an…

The National (Scotland) · Feb 12, 2025

Historic church facing ‘eye-watering’ £8 million in upgrade bills, kirk says

A JustGiving page and consultation have been launched to help safeguard the future of Dunfermline Abbey Church.

The Independent UK · Feb 12, 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