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Alexander Fleming: The Scottish Scientist Who Discovered Penicillin
Originally published 28 September 2025. On 28 September 1928, Ayrshire-born Alexander Fleming observed the mould that led to penicillin.
The Battle of Prestonpans: The Jacobites’ Stunning First Victory
Originally published 21 September 2025. On 21 September 1745, the Jacobite army routed government forces at Prestonpans in under 30 minutes, transforming rebellion into a serious national challenge.
Burke and Hare: Murder, Anatomy and Edinburgh’s Darkest Scandal
Originally published 14 September 2025. The story of Burke and Hare reveals how Edinburgh’s demand for anatomical cadavers helped fuel murder, scandal and major reform of medical law.
Glasgow’s Trams: The Rise and Fall of a City Institution
First published: 4 September 2025. From horse-drawn cars to a vast electric network, Glasgow’s trams shaped the city before the last service ran on 4 September 1962.
The Evacuation of St Kilda: The Day an Island Community Left Home
Originally published 29 August 2025. On 29 August 1930, the last 36 residents of St Kilda left Hirta aboard HMS Harebell, ending centuries of island life shaped by isolation and resilience.
William Wallace: Scotland’s Enduring Symbol of Freedom
Originally published 23 August 2025. Executed on 23 August 1305, William Wallace became an enduring symbol of Scottish resistance whose legacy lives on in the Wallace Monument.