GUARD Archaeology has discovered the archaeological remains of Glasgow’s earliest suburbs. Several lines of well-preserved wooden posts with woven fencing, as well as pottery were uncovered at a site in the Gallowgate area. The discovery was made 4.5 metres below the current street level at the Spoutmouth area, which is being developed into social housing. […]| Scottish History
Essential conservation works to the Great Hall at Kisimul Castle on Barra started on Monday 30 June, Historic Environment Scotland (HES) announced. The project aims to implement new interventions to tackle issues related to the concrete and its internal reinforcement bars. A secondary structure will be constructed beneath the existing concrete, utilising non-ferrous materials, timber, […] The post Conservation work to the Great Hall at Kisimul Castle on Barra begins appeared first on Scotti...| Scottish History
High-level masonry inspections, which are looking at the impact of climate change on historic sites, in combination with other factors, are set to begin at sites across Shetland this summer, beginning on 8 July. These tactile inspections, which entail manually examining masonry, are a component of a nationwide initiative by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) aimed […]| Scottish History
Historic Environment Scotland are inviting people to come along to Dumbarton Castle on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 June to meet the Vikings, find out more about their weapons and invasion techniques…| Scottish History
In the early hours of 13 February 1692, Scottish government soldiers under the command of Captain Robert Campbell of Glenlyon fell upon their hosts, the Macdonalds of Glencoe. In a cold-blooded breach of highland hospitality, 38 Macdonalds were killed in what became known as the Massacre of Glencoe. The Revolution of 1688 and the Highland […] The post Massacre of Glencoe: Last act of the Highland War appeared first on Scottish History.| Scottish History
On 7 February 1603, Clan MacGregor and their allies fought against Clan Colquhoun and its supporters at the Battle of Glen Fruin. Although the MacGregors emerged victorious in the battle, it ultimately resulted in their persecution and declaration as outlaws by King James VI. The origins of the feud between the MacGregors and the Colquhouns […] The post Battle of Glen Fruin appeared first on Scottish History.| Scottish History
From 25-29 January 1716, in the midst of a bitter winter, the Jacobites burned the Strathearn villages of Auchterarder, Blackford, Dalreoch, Crieff, Dunning, and Muthill after driving out the…| Scottish History
An exhibition titled ‘Celebrating Scotland’s Landscapes’ opened at Fort George, near Inverness, on 17 January and offers a unique perspective of Scotland by presenting aerial imagery from the National…| Scottish History
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Following a standoff between Scottish and English forces at Irvine in July 1297, the leaders of the Scottish army who were in revolt against Edward I submitted to the English commanders in what became…| Scottish History
