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A metal detecting survey on the site of the Battle of Killiecrankie -- part of the Scottish Government's work to dual the A9 -- has unearthed dozens of items linked to the famous 1689 skirmish. The artefacts include a copper alloy pendant, a harness boss, two buckles, part of the support for a sword belt, horse shoes, buttons, and musket munitions... The battle of Killiecrankie took place on the 27 July 1689 between a Jacobite army under the command of John Graham of Claverhouse, 1st Viscount of Dundee 'Bonnie Dundee' -- and a Government army commanded by General Hugh Mackay....

The real source of true happiness August 2 2003 These are the lessons of life. Always tinged with sadness and with only fleeting happiness. From time to time in the life of a columnist - say, every 20 years or so - the urge comes upon you to step back from the news that has emerged, hot and steaming, from the past week and to glance at the big picture. I'm afraid you're in for one of those moments: I want to share with you a few things I have learnt to keep in mind when I'm trying to make...