Historic Environment Scotland: “We are starting a phased reopening of some of our sites across Scotland. After what has felt like history’s longest wait, the easing of certain lockdown restrictions means you and your family can now grab a well earned change of scenery at a selection of our safe and secure sites. It’s a…
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Scottish History – Robert The Bruce
Robert I, popularly known as Robert the Bruce, was King of Scotland from 1306 until his death in 1329. Robert was one of the most famous warriors of his generation, and eventually led Scotland during the First War of Scottish Independence against England. He fought successfully during his reign to regain Scotland’s place as an…
Read MoreScottish Independence Declaration of Arbroath Anniversary
April the 6th 2020 marks the 700th Anniversary of The Declaration of Arbroath and the claim of right of an Independent and sovereign Scotland. ANNIVERSARY FILM (Charlie Stuart / Lesley Riddoch) Documentary celebrating the Declaration of Arbroath on the 700th anniversary 6th April 2020 *This video is not hosted on this website – it is…
Read MoreFive Sisters Zoo – West Lothian
Five Sisters Zoo is home to a wonderful variety of 180 species of mammals, birds and reptiles from around the world. Get up close to rescued circus bears and lions, wolves and lynx, gibbons, meerkats, monkeys, otters, crocodiles, owls, lemurs and many more. Walk through areas and large indoor Reptile House. MORE INFO:
Read MoreBattle of Bannockburn 23 & 24 June 1314
The Battle of Bannockburn on 23 and 24 June 1314 was a Scottish victory by King of Scots Robert the Bruce against the army of King Edward II of England in the First War of Scottish Independence. Though it did not bring overall victory in the war, which would go on for 14 more years,…
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Scottish castles are buildings that combine fortifications and residence, built within the borders of modern Scotland. Castles arrived in Scotland with the introduction of feudalism in the twelfth century. Initially these were wooden motte-and-bailey constructions, but many were replaced by stone castles with a high curtain wall. During the Wars of Independence, Robert the Bruce…
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CULTURE & TOURISM SPORT TOURISM & CULTURE VISIT SCOTLAND >> www.visitscotland.com HISTORIC SCOTLAND >> www.historicenvironment.scot ABOUT SCOTLAND >> www.scotland.org POLITICS & GOVT SCOTTISH GOVT >> www.gov.scot NEWS & MEDIA SCOTTISH POLITICS NEWS >> www.scottishpoliticsnews.org SPORT SCOTTISH FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION >> www.scottishfa.co.uk ENTERTAINMENT Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre Glasgow >> www.secc.co.uk INFORMATION Traveline Scotland >> www.travelinescotland.com
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