On the 8th of March in 1566, the plot against David Rizzio was reaching its final hours. His murder inside Holyroodhouse the next night changed the course of Mary Queen of Scots reign.
#OTD #History #MaryQueenOfScots #DavidRizzio #ScotlandHistory
The Duke of Buccleuch was celebrated at the Great Tapestry of Scotland! What are your favorite historical events in Scotland? #ScotlandHistory
www.bordertelegraph.com/news/25539830.duke-buccl...
A week to go @edbookfest.bsky.social Slides sent, outfit chosen, pretty excited. Fun fun playing with 2,000 years of our histories! #ConnectingScotlandsHistory Great feature #Edbookfest watch online/catch up! @luathpress.bsky.social
#scottishhistory #scotlandhistory #scotland #history #bannockburn
Edinburgh Castle has dominated the skyline for nearly a thousand years. This fortress isn’t just a backdrop to Scotland’s capital — it’s been the beating heart of the nation’s triumphs, betrayals, and rebirths. These walls hold the weight of Scotland’s story.
#EdinburghCastle #ScotlandHistory
New findings on the Isle of Skye reveal that Late Upper Paleolithic reindeer hunters ventured further north than previously believed, adapting to Scotland's post-glacial landscapes. #Archaeology #Paleolithic #HumanMigration #ScotlandHistory
A large carved standing stone on display at the National Museum of Scotland. The stone features intricate spiral and geometric patterns believed to be of Pictish origin, etched into a reddish-brown surface. It is displayed in a museum setting under warm lighting, with minimal background distractions.
Standing stone in the National Museum of Scotland.
#standingstone #scotlandhistory #pictish #ancientsymbols #nationalmuseum #carvedstone #mystery #edinburgh #heritage #prehistoricart 🪬🧿
I have been quiet on here lately but working a lot on my Corri project. I have been really enjoying all their lodgings and work-relatedocations to Google maps. Helps me visualise all of the places they went in Edinburgh! #ScotlandHistory
Read the story of Scotland through the eyes of its Queens from the medieval times.
💻: tinyurl.com/fhe5jpr6
#Scotland #ScotlandHistory #ScottishHistory #QueensOfScotland
For all those with an interest in urban and rural land in Scotland, this updated edition of The Poor Had No Lawyers provides a fascinating analysis of one the most important political questions in Scotland.
💻: tinyurl.com/4mzkhzmr
#Scotland #ScotlandHistory #ScottishLand
Interior of the National Museum of Scotland, featuring a grand, white-arched ceiling and multiple levels of exhibits with visitors exploring the space.
One of my favourite spots in Edinburgh – the stunning National Museum of Scotland! Free entry and endless things to see. Have you been?
#NationalMuseumOfScotland #Edinburgh #ScotlandHistory #museums #Museum 🪬🧿
A historical black-and-white engraving from 1779 depicting Edinburgh Castle from the east. The fortress sits atop Castle Rock with a flag flying, surrounded by walls and small buildings. Winding paths lead up to the entrance, with groups of people walking, horses and carriages moving along the road, and a few figures on horseback. The background showcases an expansive sky with clouds. The engraving captures the historical atmosphere of 18th-century Edinburgh.
A historical engraving of Edinburgh Castle in 1779
#EdinburghCastle #ScotlandHistory #HistoricEngraving #CastleView #ScottishHeritage #TimelessScotland #Throwback 🪬🧿
Ruin of Corseglass school
#abandoned #BlueSkyArtShow
#scotland #galloway #glenkens #photography #gsabiosphere #stewartry #ruralphotography #scotlandhistory #southernuplandway
A vintage 1881 postcard featuring an old engraving of Edinburgh Castle. The image depicts the castle atop its rocky hill, surrounded by fortified walls, with a moody sky in the background. The historic illustration captures the grandeur of Scotland’s most iconic stronghold.
Postcard of Edinburgh Castle from 1881 🙂
#EdinburghCastle #ScotlandHistory #VintagePostcard #HistoricScotland #OldEdinburgh #ScottishHeritage #CastleViews
🕰️ Edinburgh Castle Through Time (1945-2024) 🏰
Watch Edinburgh Castle evolve over nearly 80 years using Google Earth’s historical imagery! From the aftermath of WWII to the modern-day, see how this iconic Scottish fortress has changed.
#EdinburghCastle #GoogleEarth #TimeTravel #ScotlandHistory
Aboyne Station on the Deeside Line—a relic of Scotland’s railway past. 🌿 Closed in 1966 during the Beeching cuts 🚂✨ - photo from the 1970s
#DeesideLine #RailwayHeritage #ScotlandHistory #AbandonedPlaces”
