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AN HISTORIC banner raised on the battlefield of one of Scotland's fiercest religious conflicts has been saved due to a restoration scheme. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you ...

A brand new walking trail that charts the history of the Covenanters, a Presbyterian movement in 17th century Scotland who opposed English interference in their religion, will be officially opened in ...

Tucked away in a quiet corner of Dumfries and Galloway, Quarrelwood is a beautiful home set in its own extensive grounds, the perfect property for those looking for peace and quiet in splendid ...

After starting the war well, Charles' Royallist forces face defeat. Fearing capture by the Parliamentary army, Charles surrenders to the Covenanters. He is taken to Newcastle and pressured to sign the ...

Charles II's Anglican policies force the Covenanters underground. Preaching in the hills and fields becomes popular despite being illegal. The renowned preacher Alexander Peden and forty other ...