History
CategoryMacbeth – Shakespeare Myth Vs Historical Fact
Myth #1 Macbeth murdered Duncan in bed – “Glamis hath murdered sleep, and therefore Cawdor shall sleep no more: Macbeth shall sleep no more.” Fact Macbeth did kill Duncan, but in a battle at Pitgaveny, near Elgin. This was the time-honoured way in which Kings came to the throne in this period, so it’s unlikely … Continue Reading
Malcom travels fae Monymusk tae Lumphanan
St Mary’s Kirk Tower One tradition tells of Malcolm III going to the church at Monymusk before going on to fight MacBeth at the Battle of Lumphanan in 1057. Malcolm III is reputed to have said that if he won the battle, he would build a tower here and traced the outlines of it with … Continue Reading
The Robbie Witch Trial
John Robbie lived at Marywell in Birse towards the end of the sixteenth century. He was married to Margaret Og, and had two daughters, Beatrix and Isobell. His wife Margaret Og had a son by a previous marriage to a man called Farquhar. It was the time when a wave of witch persecution came to … Continue Reading
The Peel of Lumphanan
The Peel of Lumphanan, also known as the Peel Ring or Peel Bog of Lumphanan, is a defensive structure dating back to the 13th century. It is located near Lumphanan in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. The peel comprises a mound or motte, surrounded by two concentric ditches separated by a bank. The outer earth bank is … Continue Reading
Sky News
- Ice Alert For Drivers As Snow ThawsDrivers are being warned to watch out for black ice as the snow that swathed much of Britain over the weekend continues to thaw. […]
- Queen Celebrates 60 Years On The ThroneThe Queen has marked 60 years on the throne by making an unprecedented renewal of her pledge to serve the British people. […]
- Pakistan Factory Collapse - Three KilledThree people have been killed and dozens are believed to be trapped after a building collapsed in Pakistan's second largest city Lahore. […]
- Capello Due At Wembley After Terry CommentsFabio Capello is due at Wembley for talks with the head of the Football Association today after criticising the move to remove John Terry's captaincy. […]
- Web Is Terrorist Breeding Ground, Warn MPsThe internet has become the most significant vehicle in promoting extremism, according to a report released by The Home Affairs Committee. […]
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The Shire – Council
- Aberdeenshire Council to set five year budget February 3, 2012Councillors will meet next Thursday (February 9, 2012) to consider a five year budget for Aberdeenshire Council and agree a balanced budget for the next three years. […]
- Aberdeenshire Council to set housing budget February 3, 2012Councillors will meet next Thursday (February 9, 2012) to set the council's housing revenue budget, including rents and charges for the next year. […]
- Companies reminded to set a 'date' for entries to Grampian Food Forum Innovation Awards 2012 February 2, 2012Companies in Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen and Moray are being reminded that they have until Valentine's Day to submit entries to the 22nd Grampian Food Forum Innovation awards. […]
- Councillors agree transfer of former Peterhead Maritime Heritage Centre to local college February 1, 2012The Buchan Area Committee of Aberdeenshire Council has agreed to transfer the former Peterhead Maritime Heritage Centre to Banff and Buchan College. […]
- Recycle your old iron, radio or hairdryer as part of an Aberdeenshire Council trial January 31, 2012Two new electrical appliance recycling banks will be installed in Port Elphinstone and Insch by Aberdeenshire Council on Wednesday (February 1) as part of a trial to allow people to recycle small items such as irons, radios, hairdryers and clocks more easily. […]