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A history of Scotland returns
Enjoy a sneak preview of the latest episode of A history of Scotland. This week explore how the sugar and tobacco trade helped some Scots amass huge fortunes. Watch the last episode again on BBC iPlayer.
Tickets are now available for the Scotland's History concert at the Usher Hall, Edinburgh, 29th November.
Got something to say about Scottish history? Take part in the Scotland's History TV Debate to be filmed on the 27th November.
More history from BBC Scotland:-
- BBC Radio Scotland: Walking Through History: Stirling
- BBC Radio Scotland: In the Footsteps: Flora MacDonald
- Latest debate: Scotland has not faced up to its history as a slave trader.
Start your journey through Scotland's History at Skara Brae.
Featured Events
- Skara Brae
3,200 BC - The Battle of Mons Graupius
84 AD - The Lords of the Isles
1158
- The Killing Times
1684 - The Darien Scheme
1698 - The Battle of Culloden
1746
Usher Hall concert
Tickets available for Usher Hall concert
Find out more or learn more about the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra
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