From ploughman to private: the story of a Crimean War hero from Aberdeenshire

Louis Bruce was the first black British Olympian. We celebrate Bruce's life for this year's Black History Month.

Discover the life of one of Scotland's medical and public health pioneers

Peter McLagan was Scotland’s first and, to date, only black MP. We celebrate his life for this year's Black History Month.

A minister, family man and advocate for the abolishment of slavery

The story of Ian Collins, a member of the Collins publishing dynasty, his sporting success and bravery in WW2.

The incredible life of Margaret Allan, racing car driver, WW2 code breaker and Vogue journalist.

A three-time British Ladies’ Amateur, six-time Scottish Ladies’ champion and world no 1 in 1937

We explore the stories of some of the women who produced munitions during the First World War