Robert the Bruce and the Declaration of Arbroath

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In Robert the Bruce’s day, battles were short but wars were long. The First War of Scottish Independence, with England, lasted thirty-two years, from 1296 until 1328. Scotland, which had long understood itself as independent, kept having to repel the English, who disagreed. The Second War of Scottish Independence, still with England, ran for another … Read more

Edinburgh has its best ever year for filming

Filming of the new Fast & Furious blockbuster in Edinburgh was worth £5.2 million to its economy and helped the city to one of its most lucrative ever years as a destination for movie and TV shoots, according to official industry figures. Vin Diesel’s new movie, which was shot across three weeks in the autumn … Read more

Billie Eilish is singing the new Bond theme

Billie Eilish has said that performing the theme song to the upcoming James Bond film is a “life goal”. visit James Bond film locations Glencoe Eilean Donan Castle Ardverikie James Bond tour details Last month, Eilish confirmed that she was recording the theme for upcoming Bond film, No Time To Die, making her the youngest artist in history to do so. The … Read more