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Around 2,000 years ago, Antoninus Pius ordered his army in Britain to invade Scotland and successfully expanded the northernmost boundary of the already massive Roman Empire. He built a great wall that stretched 37 miles across Scotland’s central belt, separating the Roman-controlled lands to the south from the native Caledonian tribes in the north. It was […]
As a steward at Doune Castle, I spend a lot of time at the home of Regent Albany, ‘Scotland’s uncrowned king’. Thought by many to have murdered his nephew, he wasn’t without controversy. But did he do it? And if he did… why?
From castles and gardens to homes and hospitals, history is embedded in our local architecture. The culture, skills and passions of architects are in these landscapes too. Meet three women architects whose contributions have often been overlooked.
Discover the inspiring story of Mary Lily Walker, Dundee’s champion of social reform. Learn about her pioneering efforts in improving housing, welfare, and working conditions in Dundee, and her lasting legacy in Scottish history.
From essential agricultural buildings to architectural symbols of status and innovation, this is the history of doocots in Scotland.
Up Helly Aa is a series of fire festivals held every winter in the Shetland Islands. Find out more about them in this guest post by Elsie Maclean from Tobar an Dualchais
Would you take travel advice from Scotland’s best loved poet, Rabbie Burns? If so, read on as we follow in his illustrious footsteps!
Did Scotland invent figure skating? What can the famous Skating Minister tell us about Scotland’s role in the sport of ice dancing?
Marriage customs in Scotland are numerous and diverse. In this post we look at a handful of them, including a few which have evolved over centuries and one or two which are no longer practised.
We look at the life and times of William Douglas, the 8th Earl of Morton and the man behind making Aberdour Castle one of the most luxurious in Scotland.