Robert the Bruce: Scotland’s Great Warrior King
Introduction Robert the Bruce is one of Scotland’s most revered historical figures, celebrated as the king who led Scotland to independence from England in the early 14th century. His victory…
William Wallace: Scotland’s National Hero
Early Life William Wallace, one of Scotland’s most famous historical figures, was born around 1270, likely in Elderslie, Renfrewshire. While little is definitively known about his early life, he is…
Rob Roy MacGregor: The Life and Legacy of Scotland’s Outlaw Hero
Introduction Robert Roy MacGregor, commonly known as Rob Roy, was one of Scotland’s most famous folk heroes. Born in 1671, he lived through a turbulent period in Scottish history, marked…
Rob Roy (1995): A Historical Epic of Honor and Betrayal
Introduction Rob Roy is a 1995 historical drama film directed by Michael Caton-Jones and starring Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt, and Tim Roth. Set in early 18th-century Scotland, the…