PAGE 1     PAGE 2     PAGE 3 Scotland is a nation where history comes alive. Picturesque country villages, dark and brooding castles, opulent palaces, ancient stone circles and classical architecture all provide bookmarks to distinct chapters in Scotland's history. Earliest records of Scotland date back to more than 6000 years 84 Romans attempt to invade Scotland 122 Building of Hadrian's Wall 563 Columbus arrives on Iona 794 Norsemen pillage Iona 843 Scots and Picts United 1034 First unified kingdom 1266 Scotland gains the Hebrides 1314 Battle of Bannockburn 1328 Edward III recognised Bruce as Scotland's king 1412 First Scottish University, at St. Andrews 1472 Scotland gains Orkney and Shetland 1494 First mention of whisky in documents 1505 Beginnings of organised medical study 1507 First printing press in Scotland