History comes to life

A new online portal has been launched to help pupils, teachers and the general public learn more about Scotland's history.

Scotland's History Online covers a range of subjects, from prehistoric through to 21st century Scotland. With more than 200 topics that include links to over 1000 other online sources and a wide range of interactive supporting materials, the resource could be the one of the best of its kind anywhere in the world.

The website was developed by Learning and Teaching Scotland.

The organisation worked extensively with a number of prominent historians and education bodies to compile the website, which includes sections on the Scottish Enlightenment, Caledonians and Picts, the history of Gaeldom and Scots and Australia.

Scottish Government news release: History comes to life

BBC News online: Web portal brings history to life

The Herald article: New website aims to bring Scotland’s history to life

TESS article: Find out who shaped Scotland with an online resource which will bring history lessons to life