The Declaration of Arbroath. The image shows a replica of the declaration on display in a Perspex box. It is a large single sheet with closely spaced lines of writing at the end furthest from the viewer. At the near end it is cut into multiple vertical strips, each of which has a red or black wax seal on it. AT the bottom of the image is an interpretive panel giving background to the declaration.

On this day in history. The Declaration of Arbroath, probably the most important and influential document in Scottish history and considered by UNESCO to be of world significance, was dated 6 April 1320: making it 706 years old today. More pics and info: www.undiscoveredscot...

#Scotland #Arbroath

Happy Tartan Day!

Anyone up for a fireside chat at Ferniehurst Castle?

A great postcard history

Just a short time ago

Ferniehurst Castle.

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Looks like Japan is sending help

A castle kitchen. What's for dinner?

Overview of the Kerr Clan - Seven Swords The Kerr (or Ker) clan, a formidable Scottish Border family, rose to prominence through their roles as Border Reivers, strategic alliances, and martial prowess. Their history is marked by feuds, left-...

Kerr Clan - Border Reivers and leaders #borderreiver #kerr #history

"Sero, sed serio," Latin for "late, but in earnest," was the motto of Clan Kerr in Scotland. They were famous for training their warriors to battle left handed for advantage in battle.

Neighboring clans would call them Kerr Fisted. We know today it by another name: Corrie Fisted.

Can you do a specific family tartan?

Ferniehurst Castle. Home of the Kerr Clan.
The picture is from the Instagram account of the Castle.

Cessford Castle near Kelso (Scotland) reconstruction mock-up. A Kerr family stronghold with backwards turnpike stairs for Left handed defence. Kerrs of Viking stock who favoured Left hand sword use as it confused the enemy. #CessfordCastle #ScottishCastles

A brief history of the Clan