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Fascinating Scottish History Facts

Here are some fascinating facts about the history of Scotland and the Scottish people.

Bannockburn

Scotland became independent in 1314 after Robert The Bruce defeated the English army at Bannockburn.

After the 1745 rebellion, the British Government made it illegal for Scotsmen to wear tartan kilts. The law continued until 1832.

You can find this one in the General Knowledge category

January is named after Janus, the Roman god of doors and gates.