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Places in Scotland that tell a story of World War One
The loss of HMY Iolaire
HMY Iolaire ran onto rocks on the Isle of Lewis on New Year’s morning 1919.
Scotland Museum of Edinburgh mourning dress
Mourning didn't go out of fashion in World War 1 but in fact it was adapted to the times.
Scotland Montrose 'GI Brides'
GI Brides were a feature of WW2 but in WW1 US servicemen stole Scots hearts.
Scotland, East Fortune: Airships
Susan Morrison meets curator Ian Brown at the National Museum of Flight in East Lothian.
Scotland, dressing for an air raid, pyjamas
The Great War was the first time it became acceptable for women to wear pyjamas to bed.
Scotland, Girvan Lt. General Sir David Henderson, Founding of the RAF
David Henderson was a major pioneer in military aviation.
Scotland, Islay: The sinking of HMS Tuscania and HMS Otranto
Former Head of NATO, George Robertson recounts the tragic events.
Wick Travellers
World War 1 caused real hardship for Scottish Travellers. (Image; Johnston collection)
Scotland, Wick: Eggs for the Wounded
Wick children collect eggs for British PoWs in Germany (image:Johnston Collection).
Scotland, Lenzie: The Battle of Arras
Among casualties at the battle of Arras were two Scottish brothers from Lenzie Academy.
Scotland, Glasgow: Frankfurt trench and the 16th Highland Light Infantry Boy’s Brigade Battalion
On the last day of the Somme three platoons were stranded behind enemy lines
Scotland, Benbecula: The Two Donalds
A stranger lies within the grave on Benbecula. His identity remained a mystery until now.
Dundee, Scotland: HMS Frigate Unicorn
Despite the Dundee Royal Naval Reserve having trained for sea they sent to the trenches.
Dundee, Scotland: HMS Frigate Unicorn
Despite the Dundee Royal Naval Reserve having trained for sea they sent to the trenches.
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North Uist, Scotland: An Eala Bhan
The story of An Eala Bhan, “The White Swan”, a love song from the horror of the Somme.
Wick, Scotland: Billy Clarke
The gifted young cinema pianist who came to Wick and died as a Seaforth Highlander
Reay, Scotland: In Memoriam
Private David Sutherland was the inspiration for Lt Alan Mackintosh’s poem ‘In Memoriam’
Scotland, Inverness: Restricted Areas
Why did you need your papers to go to Inverness in WW1?
Scotland, Edinburgh: Jutland Letters
How do you mourn when you don’t have a body and your son has just vanished at sea?
Scotland, South Queensferry: Battle of Jutland – Hawes Pier
On the eve of the Battle of Jutland, the Battle Cruiser Fleet prepared for battle.
Scotland, Laurieston: Margaret Cowie Crowe
Edi Stark talks to Janey Smith about the adventures of her great aunt Meg.
Scotland, Edinburgh: Elsie Inglis, Scottish Women’s Hospital
Dr Elsie Inglis - founding the Scottish Women’s Hospitals for Home and Foreign Service.
Scotland, Edinburgh: Arthur Woodburn, from Conscientious Objector to Secretary of State
Arthur Woodburn, from Conscientious Objector to Secretary of State
Scotland, Coatbridge: Margaret Skinnider
Margaret Skinnider - only woman seriously wounded as a combatant in the Easter Rising.
