But this week here on the exclusive, secretive and slightly nerdy members podcasts, is not about England it is about Scotland. Or well, is it ladies and gentlemen, is it?Read More
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Transcript for HoS 20
Last week, the illness and death of Henry II brought to William the Lion the prospect of a new attitude towards Scotland from south of the border – what wouldRead More
Transcript for HoS 19
Over the next 3 episodes we are going to hear about the remaining Canmore kings, from Malcolm IV who came to the throne at the age of 12 in 1153,Read More
Treaty of Falaise, 1174
The Treaty of Falaise would later be by English kings to assert overlordship over Scotland
Transcript for HoS 18
Last time then, we looked at how David finally establish his authority by 1134, by hook, crook and a little help from his enemies; and we looked at one ofRead More
Transcript for HoS 17
Now then you would be disappointed if a reign as important, lauded and magnified as that of David I had not occasioned a full and frank exchange of views, aRead More
Transcript for HoS 15
Now then everyone, how exciting is this, we have arrived at one of the many doormats of history. As we wipe our metaphorical feet and step over the threshold ofRead More
Scotlands: Earldoms and Shires in the 12th Century
The map shows Royal Thanages (Shires) as black dots. Those in Moray became detached from the state on the 11th C, and were only reinstated after 1130 and the battleRead More
Scottish Burghs
Maps of the location of Scottish towns
Regnal List: Scotland 1055-1295
Regnal list of the Canmores