History – the Bruce Festival

Battle of Bannockburn 1314 | Scotland’s Triumph Against All Odd

Battle of Bannockburn 1314 | Scotland’s Triumph Against All Odd Witness the extraordinary story of the Battle of Bannockburn 1314, where Robert the Bruce faced off against Edward II in a defining moment of Scotland’s independence. Discover how this epic showdown near Stirling Castle reshaped medieval warfare, as the Scottish schiltron formations clashed head-on with […]

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Edward Bruce and the Scottish Invasion of Ireland

Edward Bruce and the Scottish Invasion of Ireland (Podcast with Joanna Richardson) This discussion explores Edward Bruce’s invasion of Ireland during the Scottish Wars of Independence, featuring Joanna Richardson, a PhD student at the University of Edinburgh. She focuses on John Barbour’s The Bruce, the Scottish invasion of Ireland, and Scottish-Irish relations in the 14th

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Why The Vikings Couldn’t Conquer Scotland

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Why The Vikings Couldn’t Conquer Scotland The Vikings, despite their reputation as fierce warriors and skilled seafarers, struggled to conquer Scotland due to several key factors: Favorite

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The Entire History of Scotland

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The Entire History of Scotland The recorded history of Scotland begins with the arrival of the Roman Empire in the 1st century, when the province of Britannia reached as far north as the Antonine Wall. North of this was Caledonia, inhabited by the Picts, whose uprisings forced Rome’s legions back to Hadrian’s Wall. As Rome

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The Scotsman Who Was The Last King of Ireland

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The Scotsman Who Was The Last King of Ireland So, who was the Scotsman that was the last high king of Ireland? Scottish history tour guide, Bruce Fummey tells the tale or Robert the Bruce, his brother Edward and their invasion of Ireland in opposition to Edward II of England during the Scottish wars of

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Picardy Symbol Stone | Picts of Scotland

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Picardy Symbol Stone | Picts of Scotland The Picardy Symbol Stone is a fascinating Pictish artifact located near Insch in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. It is a 2-meter-tall monolith carved with mysterious symbols typical of Pictish stones, dating back to around AD 600. The stone is unique because it still stands in its original location, which is

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Exploring the oldest castle in Scotland! Plus ancient carvings and more

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Exploring the oldest castle in Scotland! Plus ancient carvings and more On this weekend adventure/vlog/photography session/dog walk, we discover some mysterious Pictish stones with symbols carved thousands of years ago, the oldest castle on mainland Scotland, the remains of a 4,000 year old stone circle, a dilapidated mansion that you can buy for just £300,000

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The Battle of Agincourt Brought to Life in Stunning Animation

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The Battle of Agincourt Brought to Life in Stunning Animation If you’re a history buff or simply love epic battles, you won’t want to miss our animated video on the Battle of Agincourt. Discover the thrilling events that led up to this decisive clash between England and France during the Hundred Years’ War. Our video

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The Number of Scottish Jacobite Executions Will Shock You

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The Number of Scottish Jacobite Executions Will Shock You The aftermath of the 1715 Jacobite uprising indeed saw a significant number of executions. Following the failed attempt to restore James Edward Stuart to the throne, many Jacobite leaders and supporters were captured and faced severe consequences. The British government sought to make an example of

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England Vs Scotland: 1314 Historical Battle of Bannockburn

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England Vs Scotland: 1314 Historical Battle of Bannockburn The Battle of Bannockburn was fought on 23–24 June 1314, between the army of Robert the Bruce, King of Scots, and the army of King Edward II of England, during the First War of Scottish Independence. It was a decisive victory for Robert Bruce and formed a

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