Scottish History

Scotland's European history

Author / Creator: Billy Kay

Media type: Podcast

Date published: 2022

A discussion on the role of Scotland in European history


At the Heart of Europe: a Celebration of Scotland's European History

Author / Creator: Billy Kay

Media type: Video

Date published: 2022

Reviews the history of Scotland's involvement in Europe through trade, education, literature, politics


Scotland's History Online

Author / Creator: Berlinn

Media type: Website

Date published: 2022 -

TannerRitchie Publishing, and Birlinn Ltd have collaborated to create Scotland's History Online (SHO).


The Flag in the Wind: The Story of the National Movement in Scotland

Author / Creator: John M. MacCormick

Media type: Book

Date published: 1955

A classic narrative of early 20th century Scottish nationalism.


The National Movement in Scotland

Author / Creator: Jack Brand

Media type: Book

Date published: 1978

Traces the development of 20th century Scottish national thought and activity.


Scottish Studies: Primary Sources

Author / Creator: University of Otago Library

Media type: Website

Date published:

A directory of sources of primary documentation - historical and contemporary - which have been digitised.  It includes databses too.


The Story of the Scottish Parliament: Reflections on the First Two Decades

Author / Creator: Gerry Hassan

Media type: Book

Date published: 2019

How have Scotland’s first post-devolution decades been felt across the political landscape?

  • Features analysis of the key political institutions and parties in Scotland
  • Provides a detailed chronology of the devolution era
  • Includes perspectives from civil servants, campaigners and politicians including Jim Gallagher, Joyce McMillan, Johann Lamont, Murdo Fraser and Marco Biagi