Historical fiction and Scott | In Search of Sir Walter Scott
Scott was a pioneer of historical fiction and as such a yearly prize is awarded in his name. Kirsty Walk discusses Scott's importance in this genre.
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Lasers, echoes and digital mapping | Scotland from the Sky
Modern technology using lasers and echoes allow archaeologists to digitally map landscapes uncovering more history than was ever thought possible.
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An Earl's garden | Scotland from the Sky
The remanence of a vast ornamental garden was visible from the sky next to Castle Kennedy which revealed an interesting insight to its owners past.