The markings on gravestones carry a fascinating insight into days gone by.
Which stones is your favourite?
Music by the amazing Tara Howley
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#andythehighlander #highlandertours #scotland #scottish history #edinburgh #glasgow #whisky #history #highlands #scottish #kilt
📍Lochleven Castle
Situated on a tranquil island in the middle of our Estate, it gained fame as the place where Mary, Queen of Scots was held captive in 1567.
#LochlevenCastle #ScottishHistory #JourneyThroughTime #HistoricalScotland #KinrossHouseEstate
The Martyr of the Solway (c. 1871) by John Everett Millais (English #PreRaphaelite artist, lived 1829–1896). Walker Art Gallery. The sad tale of Margaret Wilson of Wigtown (1667-85) is part of #Scottishhistory .
moosh My dad .. wee guy right in the front with no shoes ,1923. Yes! People had no shoes.
Ayrshire miners ,Scotland
Scottish History Scottish History Society New Glasgow Society
#otd 18 September 2014 – Scotland votes against independence from the United Kingdom, by 55% to 45%.
#britishhistory #Scottishhistory #UnitedKingdom
Six swords consigned for our Summer Fine Arms & Armour auction, now on the preview page at antonycribb.com #broadsword #backsword #scottishswords #antiqueswords #scottishhistory #britishhistory #militaryhistory #baskethilt #armsandarmour #armsandarmor #scottishantiques
Dont miss 'Witches in Word, Not Deed' exhibition Eden Court Highlands from Jan 24 to Feb 2nd
Discover the stories of wrongly persecuted witches, including Geillis Duncan, whose name resonates from the Outlander series #Inverness #Outlander #ScottishHistory Witches in Word, Not Deed Diana Gabaldon
#onthisday 1 May 1328 – Wars of Scottish Independence end: By the Treaty of Edinburgh–Northampton, England recognises Scotland as an independent state.
#Englishhistory #scottishhistory #britishhistory
Robert Stewart. The Warden. The Steward. King of Scots.
#history #scottishhistory #medievalhistory #xivcentury
Thank you to Jim and colleagues Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage for a fascinating visit this morning. We learned so much and really enjoyed our time with you #firesafety #scottishhistory #jamesbraidwood
Short video clip from the nunnery ruins a few days ago #isleofiona #argyll #churchhistory #faith #scottishhistory #nunneryruins ✝️
A die for making counterfeit florin coins of Elizabeth II, dated 1955. It was made by James Steele (1884-1968), a pensioner from Edinburgh. Steele minted his own coins to ‘augment his pension’. From National Museums Scotland’s collection #ScottishHistory #Numismatics
A recent visit to my home village and back to one of the most remarkable buildings in the region - the Old Parish Church in Corstorphine. A spectacular C15th survivor... The tombs of the Forrester knights are just wonderful. #historicchurch #scottishhistory
The updated, final version of the Stuart Spouses cover! Now available for pre-order! #stuartdynasty #greatbritain #historyofscotland #scottishhistory #maryqueenofscots
OUT NOW!
Decoding the Jewels. Renaissance Jewellery in Scotland edited by Anna Groundwater
Get a peek inside the print to spike your curiosity!
📚 Read online for free or buy and enjoy it: sidestone.com/books/decoding…
#Renaissancejewellery #Scottishhistory
