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Scotland's first female Advocate, King's Counsel and Sheriff Principal

We celebrate the life of Mairi Chisholm to commemorate Remembrance

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

We celebrate the first black Olympian'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

A member of the Collins publishing dynasty, his sporting success and bravery in WW2.