The Highland charge is a feature of early modern warfare in Scotland and ireland. Often it is viewed through the lens of courage of the men involvd, but the historianRead More
Theme: Scotland
Restoration People
Scottish Revolution Timeline
Key events in the Scottish Revolution
Who’s Who in the Scottish Revolution
A very far-from-comprehensive list f key figures in the Scottish Revolution
Mary Queen of Scots: Major political families
Here is a table of the major earls in the 16th century, with particular thought to the lords Mary had to deal with. Very much not exhaustive, but just toRead More
Transcript for HoS 40
In general James successfully re-established the best of laissez faire Scottish monarchy; a light touch on the vast majority of subjects, allowing magnates to exercise authority and justice in theirRead More
Early Modern Scottish Earldoms
A handy chart of the holders of 5 politically influential Scottish Earldoms in the 16th century.
The Declaration of Arbroath, 1320
The efforts to persuade the Pope of Robert Bruce’s right led in 1320 to one of the most famous documents in Scottish history – the Letter of the Barons –Read More
Transcript for HoS 24
In May 1297, a man called William Heselrig was murdered in Clydesdale. Heselrig was one of the many Englishmen called northwards to serve their king; he had been made sheriffRead More
Scottish Burghs
Maps of the location of Scottish towns