Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Mon, 07/30/2012 - 16:45
Four suits of Royal Armouries’ armour, worn by mounted cavalry in the early 17thcentury, have been returned to the Great Hall at Edinburgh Castle.
They were removed eight years ago to allow for essential conservation work on the metal wor ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Thu, 07/26/2012 - 16:45
Context, the critically acclaimed walking tour company whose small-group, scholar-led “walking seminars” have revolutionized day tours in cities like Rome, Paris, and New York, announces its expansion to Edinburgh. Working with local historians, Conte ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Wed, 07/25/2012 - 16:45
The National Archives is the UK government's official archive, containing over 1,000 years of history. Here's an interesting podcast by Dr. Sean Cunningham, on the war history between England and Scotland.
From the National Archives site: ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Mon, 07/23/2012 - 16:45
The stories that make the history of Scotland’s number one paid for visitor attraction so fascinating have been re-written following consultation with archaeologists, historians and other experts to create new interpretation at Edinburgh Castle.
&n ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Sun, 07/22/2012 - 16:45
The Assembly rooms, first opened in 1787 to provide a space for cultural and entertainment purposes, has had a long and storied history. They reopened on July 21, 2012 after closing for 18 months for refurbishment. The As ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Sat, 07/21/2012 - 16:40
A glimpse of medieval life at Caerlaverock Castle over four days next week promises visitors a thrilling insight into sword fighting, archery and crossbow skills.
“Medieval Mayhem” is the perfect entertainment for Caerlaverock, an im ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Fri, 07/20/2012 - 16:20
The fascinating wartime secrets of one of the North East’s most famous houses is being explored in a special event next weekend (Saturday 28th July and Sunday 29th July).
Duff House in Banffshire is throwing open the d ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Tue, 07/17/2012 - 16:20
Teenagers are being offered a chance for an unrivalled experience of hands-on archaeology at one of Scotland’s richest ancient sites, Ness of Brodgar in Orkney.
Historic Scotland has teamed up with the Orkney ...
Submitted by Jessie Voigts on Sun, 04/08/2012 - 16:45
Historic Scotland largest event of the year, ‘Celebration of the Centuries’, returns to the magnificent setting of Fort George, one of the finest military fortifications in Europe.The event, to be held on Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August 2012, fr ...
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