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The Battle of Falkirk Muir
On 17 January 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie’s 7,000-strong Jacobite army crushed the larger, well-equipped Government forces at Falkirk Muir. Michael Nevin explores this pivotal battle in Scottish history. The post The Battle of Falkirk Muir appeared first on Historic Environment Scotland Blog .
The Story of Skara Brae
Skara Brae is a Neolithic village in Orkney that pre-dates the pyramids - but who lived there and why is it important? The post The Story of Skara Brae appeared first on Historic Environment Scotland Blog .
Is fheàrr na ’n t-òr sgeul innse air chòir
Tha Magaidh Nic a’ Ghobhainn a’ sgrìobhadh mu innse seanchas, mar tha i ag adhartachadh na Gàidhlig agus an dualchas agus i dìorrasach mu sheanchasan Gàidhlig a chùmhnadh nan tobair-eòlas don ath ghinealach. The post Is fheàrr na ’n t-òr sgeul innse air chòir appeared first on Historic Environment Scotland Blog .
Better than gold is a story well told: The Gaelic tradition of storytelling
Magaidh Smith shares her journey in Gaelic storytelling, her work promoting the language and culture, and her passion for passing Gaelic stories to future generations. The post Better than gold is a story well told: The Gaelic tradition of storytelling appeared first on Historic Environment Scotland Blog .
A dendro half‑dozen: Six of the most fascinating tree‑ring discoveries in Scotland
Dr Coralie Mills shares the top tree‑ring discoveries of her career - rewriting timelines for Scotland’s churches, castles and shipwrecks. The post A dendro half‑dozen: Six of the most fascinating tree‑ring discoveries in Scotland appeared first on Historic Environment Scotland Blog .
Witches, Gunpowder and A Water Beast: The Tales Behind Urquhart Castle
Urquhart Castle's ancient stones carry many a tall tale and lively legend. We're here to sort out the fact from the fiction! The post Witches, Gunpowder and A Water Beast: The Tales Behind Urquhart Castle appeared first on Historic Environment Scotland Blog .