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A personal view of the town with old photographs and an email list. Contains information about the locality.

A collection of books, maps, documents and photographs relating to the Highland, Island and Border areas of Scotland. Search and pricing information is included.

A selection of old postcard views,images old and new of Fort William and books from the locality.

Covers medieval Scottish history, the history of Highland Dress, tartan and the kilt, including an introduction to Scottish Heraldry.

Online exhibition from the University of Glasgow that features rare artwork depicting the buildings and landmarks of early nineteenth century Glasgow, many of which have now been demolished.

Information about the history, culture and religious significance of this remote Gaelic community.

Organises monthly meetings and outings from September to May. Features archived resources and family histories.

Find information on the local history of fishing, boat building and maritime industries. Includes membership, newsletter and contact information.

The history, archaeology, artefacts, traditions and aspirations of the village.

Details and pictures remembering those living locally who lost their lives.

A history of Drumchapel and surrounding areas, including the estates of Garscadden and Drumry.

Information on the archaeology and other heritage of the author's birthplace, plus a bibliography of his works.

Scottish village society researching and preserving local history. The site contains graveyard and census records useful to anyone searching their roots, as well as interesting items about St Serf's church and Maggie Wall, who was burnt as a witch.

Images of this picturesque Scottish village with short historical notes.

Aims to inform both locals and an international audience of Glasgow's revitalised architecture scene.

Lists of merchants, manufacturers and traders in 1787. The introduction features historical anecdotes and a who's-who of Glasgow at that time.

An archaeolgy site, detailing the pattern of prehistoric sites of interest in and around the Glasgow area.

Registered charity with a remit to conserve and promote the historic West End of Glasgow, one of the finest examples of Victorian town development in Britain.

Stories, photographs and history from the last 150 years. Includes interviews contributed by local people, back issues of the local magazine and old census data from 1841 onwards.

A look at the many hidden sites of Hamilton, Scotland and its surrounding area.

Listing local, military and historical information and stories pertaining to Caithness.

Details the history of the development of Mansewood and the people who lived there, together with photographs and maps.

The Largs and District Historical Society hosts monthly Lectures given by invited speakers on a wide range of topics, mainly related to the town of Largs and the surrounding area, during the months of September to April. There are day, half-day and evening outings to places of interest during the summer months.

Historical notes and pictures of the 'Royal' railway line.

Dedicated to the men of Auchindoir Parish in Aberdeenshire who died in the wars.

Providing information about this example of a Scottish parish church, which houses an 8th century Pictish stone.

Old pictures of Lochgelly and information if required, requests freely accepted. Glencraig, Lochore, and Ballingry also available.

Historical look at R.A.F. Banff 1943 -1945 and the Banff strike wing of Costal Command.

A 15th-century medieval chapel rich in unusual carvings and masonic symbolism. Includes photographs, history and visitor information. Recently in the headlines because of the novel by Dan Brown

Rare footage from the Scottish Screen Archive in a fascinating look at 20th century Scottish history.