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Historical
Background
Roman invasion • Hadrian's Wall • a united Scotland
• Dunadd, an early capital • Stone of Destiny
Arbroath
and its Abbey
Early beginnings • Heartland of the Picts • abbey
found in 1178 • Thomas à Becket • decline and
final destruction • early travellers
The
Smokie
Arbroath's second gift to the world • method of preparation
• mouth-watering dish • "The Antiquary" •
interesting local surnames
Sir
Walter Scott and "The Antiquary"
Scott's favourite book • Waverley novels • Fairport
and Musselcrag • an appreciation
Stone
of Destiny
Scottish kingship • coronation chair • stone quarried
locally • removal from Westminster • return by
the patriots
Declaration
of Arbroath
William Wallace and "Braveheart" • "Hammer of the Scots"
• Petition to the Pope • Battle of Bannockburn
• American Constitution
Smuggling in Arbirlot
Capt. Taylor's nephew defies the gaugers (excise/revenue men) • the "Year without a Summer" • acquaint yourself with the old Scots dialect
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