Exploring Scotland’s Historic Places

Background links

For an in-depth look at various aspects of history, there are some excellent books you can read. But if you want a wee bit of general background….

Organisations

  • Historic Environment Scotland
  • National Trust for Scotland

People

  • Mary Queen of Scots
  • Mary Queen of Scots – Timeline
  • Robert the Bruce
  • The Covenanters
  • The Picts
  • The Jacobites
  • The Border Reivers
  • Understanding the Border Reivers

Events

  • The wars of independence
  • The rough wooing
  • The Scottish Reformation

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