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The Highland Clearances are a pivotal moment is Scotland’s social, cultural and economic history. Karen Soutar, one of our stewards at Doune Castle tells us what happened, when, and why.
Who fought in the Battle of Culloden, and why was it such an important moment in Scottish history? Uncover the story with our Inventory of Historic Battlefields.
Discover the enchanting folklore and curious mythology surrounding Scotland’s birds with Emilia Chambers from our Interpretation Team.
In 2009, I heard the Scottish folk song ‘Auld Lang Syne’ played on the guzheng in Nanjing’s Shanxi Road Square. The Scottish bagpipe and Chinese guzheng are not similar instruments. But can they carry the same song, and with it, the same feeling?
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