On the 12th of March 1881 Andrew Watson made his debut as the world’s first black international footballer when he captained Scotland in the match against England.
Andrew Watson #OnThisDay
The Battle of Herrings #OnThisDay
On the 12th of February 1429 The Battle of Herrings took place near Rouvray in France, just north of Orléans. England was at war with France.
Voter ID: What You Need To Know For Scotland
Information which applies in Scotland about voting in person and postal voting
Scotland Looks Outward With International Hubs
Scotland now has a network of 9 offices around the world to promote trade, investment and opportunities. The offices are located in : Brussels, London, Ireland, France, Germany, USA, Canada, China and Denmark.
The Battle of Largs #OnThisDay
On the 2nd of October 1263 the Battle of Largs took place which was to be a turning point in the history of Scotland.
Recognising Scotland’s Links to Slavery: the Powis Gateway
“Powis Gateway is the most tangible link between the University of Aberdeen and slavery-derived wealth.” Dr Richard Anderson
Symbols Of Scotland
A stone thistle atop Kirkwall Town Hall, Orkney
Scotland’s Census Ready to Move to the Next Level
“We have secured a good level of national census returns and coverage.” Paul Lowe, Registrar General for Scotland and Chief Executive, National Records of Scotland
The Football
“First things first. We got hosed. Battered. Completely horsed. Ukraine were absolutely brilliant. Totally deserved it.”
The Act of Union #OnThisDay
On 1st of May 1707 the Act of Union was passed by the Parliaments of Scotland and England.
