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Did people live in the Edinburgh underground vaults?
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The Horrifying Execution of William Wallace
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Is There Really An Underground City in Edinburgh?
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Scottish witches, religion & education: International Women's Day 2024
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The Tragedies of Mary, Queen of Scots
Historically, February was not a good month for Mary, Queen of Scots. Through the years, February...
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Elsie Inglis: who refused to ‘go home and sit still’
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Scotland's Last Witch: Helen Duncan
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