Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Thu, 03/26/2015 - 11:30
An exhibition which will showcase a collection of artworks by one of Scotland’s greatest 18th century artists, Allan Ramsay, is set to open in the North East.
The Allan Ramsay – Master Draughtsman exhibition, which opens to ...
Submitted by Kerry Dexter on Wed, 10/15/2014 - 14:11
If you, a speaker of English, found yourself unexpectedly dropped back into the Highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, as protagonist Claire Randall does in the Outlander books and television series, one of the things you’d notice right aw ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Fri, 09/06/2013 - 11:25
Ever want to see the history of Scotland, in one place? Head to the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh this month to see it! The free exhibition is in the Main Hall from 3-21 September, 2013. The Great Tapestry will tour Scotland, after that.
Th ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Wed, 08/07/2013 - 15:30
How much do you know about Mary, Queen of Scots? If you're a history buff, like me, you'll be elated at two major avenues in Scotland, right now, to learn more about her. A new book written and produced by Historic Scotland coincides wi ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Sun, 09/23/2012 - 17:17
O Scotia! my dear, my native soil!
For whom my warmest wish to heaven is sent;
Long may thy hardy sons of rustic toil
Be blest with health, and peace, and sweet content
~ Robert Burns
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Wed, 09/05/2012 - 16:45
Love history? Does learning about what's gone before inspire your travels and life? Me, too. And there's a new online database that gives an extraordinary glimpse into the medieval History of Scotland.
The ‘People of Medieval Scotland’ is a database of ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Thu, 08/09/2012 - 16:45
If you have taken the children to see the film ‘Brave’ and are wondering what to do to entertain them now that the summer holidays are drawing to a close, why not take them to one of Historic Scotland’s attractions which inspired the film?
His ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 16:45
The beauty and tales of the Borders have long been extolled in words and music.
And now a local charity is bringing many of them together in order to raise funds and awareness of its work.
Borders Talking Newspaper has been recording t ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Wed, 08/08/2012 - 16:45
On 10 March 2012, Glasgow Women’s Library and Women’s History Scotland launched a new website, womenofscotland.org.uk, to record memorials to women across Scotland.
The site already contains over 180 records but the aim is to bu ...
Submitted by Elizabeth Kelsey on Sun, 07/29/2012 - 16:45
Many flock to Findhorn, a village in Moray, to find solace while enjoying doing satsang with the likes of Eckhart Tolle and other such powerful speakers. Others come to enjoy the scenery for a quick getaway from the city. Eith ...
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