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  • Athelstaneford – a dovecot, an elusive battle, and the legend of Scotland’s flag

    August 14, 2014 /

    What is an English-sounding name like Athelstaneford doing in eastern Scotland? And what does it have to do with our national flag?

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  • St Andrews: the legacy of St Rule

    March 14, 2014 /

    The arrival of some very precious relics on the shore of Fife inspired the building of a wonderful church, and helped to forge the identity of Scotland...

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