History Scotland

Providing fascinating insight on topics from all branches and periods of Scottish history and archaeology 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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How nice to see a Highland theme to the cover of the latest Family Tree magazine…

…and a guide inside on researching your Highlands and Islands ancestors.

Link in comments. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

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🏰 Edinburgh or Glasgow – which city has the most fascinating history?

Join journalist Alan Taylor for a captivating online talk exploring the stories of Scotland’s two great cities and discover how Edinburgh and Glasgow developed in very different ways.

https://t.co/l2Z47sFZat

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Narrow down census search results on @ScotlandsPeople by adding a date range and/or county and district. If this doesn't help, try County only and "All" Districts. Ages recorded in the census may not always tally if the head of the household gave the wrong info at the time. #ad

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EXPERT WEBINAR TONIGHT at 6.30pm!
Register now: https://t.co/8WOVackqtf

Chris Paton will guide us through the online resources available to anyone researching their Scottish ancestors, detailing recently added archives and providing useful tips to get the most from the records.

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Struggling to find a birth entry on @ScotlandsPeople?

Try searching the census after 1851. That can tell you where the person you’re looking for was born.

Learn more about what you can find in census returns 🔗👇 #ad

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TRACING YOUR SCOTTISH ANCESTORS
From 3 February… Find out more: https://t.co/6h6XPYeZpN

Get expert advice from the world’s leading authorities on Scottish family history. This webinar series is the perfect way to improve your research and uncover more about your Scottish roots.

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HISTORY WEBINAR TONIGHT!
The Black Watch (1902-1918)
https://t.co/DgU5i0hnrt

Discover the stories of Scotland’s most storied regiments on the eve and during the First World War.

12 November, 6.30pm (plus recording)

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Expert webinar • A short history of Hadrian’s Wall • 9 Oct, 6.30pm
Reserve your place: https://t.co/mEBsi4LrQE

Join Dr Andrew Tibbs as he traces the fascinating history of Hadrian's Wall. Includes Q&A and recording.

#RomanHistory #History #HadriansWall

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'The Battle for George Square 1919: a contested history' • 22 Sep, 6.30pm

Registration now open: https://t.co/vlppDgj3yN

Dr Louise Heren is in conversation Dr Susan McMillan discussing her latest book The Battle for George Square 1919.

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Tomorrow evening… Exclusive history webinar
Reserve your place: https://t.co/80P8U6yOAW

Discover more about the life of James VI & I, one of Britain's most consequential and interesting monarchs, not least by joining the English and Scottish thrones.

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TONIGHT! In conversation with Alistair Moffat
Online event • 31 July, 6.30pm • 🎟 Register now: https://t.co/gJPjmZTGPY

From clan rivalries to Highland battlefields, discover the powerful stories behind his latest books War Paths and The Highland Clans in this special event.

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In conversation with Alistair Moffat
31 July, 6.30pm • Exclusive webinar
Register now: https://t.co/AopQQZYcfe

In this special webinar, Dr Louise Heren speaks to Alistair about his remarkable career and his passion for Scottish history. Register now: https://t.co/5FATCe4Va2

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TONIGHT at 6.30pm… Join us for a conversation with Rosemary Goring, author of the brand new book 'Exile: the captive years of Mary Queen of Scots'.

Register now: https://t.co/hnz7aTgCnY

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HISTORY WEBINAR - 9 JULY, 6.30pm
Register now: https://t.co/fbryuf9rFU

Join us as we speak to author Rosemary Goring about the captive years of Mary, Queen of Scots, in this exclusive webinar. Ticket-holders also receive a 20% discount on Rosemary's book 'Exile'.

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WEBINAR: Mary, Queen of Scots: the story of her captivity
👉 Register now: https://t.co/PiCmGN7MLx | 9 July, 6.30pm
Join Rosemary Goring for an expert history webinar as she explores Mary’s dramatic final years in exile – a period of betrayal, confinement, and political intrigue.

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HISTORY WEBINAR: The Black Rood – a forgotten crown jewel of Scotland
14 May, 6.30pm
Book now: https://t.co/l0D8RFXGHK

This expert webinar tells the 500-year story of the Black Rood, from its arrival in Scotland in 1068 to its disappearance during the Reformation.

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EXPERT WEBINAR • April 9, 6:30pm • https://t.co/JQjLhmJhGN
Our next history webinar will reveal how graffiti serves as evidence of how ordinary people experienced the world-changing events that defined their lives. Register now and don't miss out!

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Take a Grand Tour of Roman Scotland!
⏰ 11 March, 6.30pm
🎟️ https://t.co/sODbuGy6VD

From legionary fortresses to temporary camps, Dr Andrew Tibbs takes us on a tour of notable Roman sites in Scotland, as well as covering some of the lesser known remains left by the Roman army.

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TONIGHT! The final talk of this year's Scottish Family History Month.

Veronica Schreuder (National Records Scotland) explores lesser-known record sets on Scotland’s People, such as kirk session records, military service papers, and more.

Tickets: https://t.co/cRoNnSGSYt