A History of Scotland

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A History of Scotland

Documentary series charting Scottish history. Neil Oliver describes how the ambitions of two of Scotland's Stuart monarchs became the foundations for Great Britain.

August 2019
Documentary series charting Scottish history. Neil Oliver reveals the story of the infamous Highland/Lowland divide, which was the result of a family struggle.
Documentary series charting Scottish history. Neil Oliver investigates the role the church played in Robert Bruce's struggle to secure Scottish independence.
Neil Oliver charts the 13th century story of the two ruthless men who helped transform the Gaelic kingdom of Alba into the Scotland we recognise today.
Documentary series. At the dawn of the first millennia, there was no Scotland or England. Neil Oliver reveals how the Gaelic Scottish Kingdom - Alba - was born.
July 2013
Neil Oliver looks at 20th-century Scotland.
Neil Oliver looks at how early 19th-century Scotland became a seedbed of revolution.
How in the 18th century Scotland was transformed into one of the richest nations on Earth.
The story of how Scotland and England came together in 1707 to form Great Britain.
June 2013
The story of the National Covenant of 1638 - a document that led to the Civil War.
The tale of two ancient enemies who set aside their differences to form Great Britain.
Neil Oliver reveals the story behind the infamous Highland/Lowland divide.
Neil Oliver explores the role the church played in promoting the cause of Robert Bruce.
May 2013
Neil Oliver charts the story of the two men who helped transform Alba into Scotland.
Neil Oliver reveals the mystery of how the Gaelic Scottish Kingdom - Alba - was born.
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