History Guides
In addition to our popular magazine History Scotland we also publish a growing range of digital guides to Scottish history, available to download for your device. Choose from the selection below and be sure to sign up to the History Scotland e-newsletter to receive the latest news on new digital guides direct to your inbox.
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The Stewart Queens Discover the little-known world of the Stewart queens, with this pioneering new research from Dr Amy Hayes. In the following pages, we explore the lives of: *Euphemia Ross *Annabella Drumond *Joan Beaufort *Mary of Guelders *Margaret of Denmark *Margaret Tudor For the first time ever, find out how these queens lived, worked and spent their leisure time.
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The Secrets of Edinburgh Castle In this exclusive video, 'Castle Hunter' David Weinczok takes us into the heart of Edinburgh as he explores the history of Edinburgh Castle. - Find out about the many ill-fated attempts to storm the castle - Discover the treasures kept within these ancient walls - Experience the splendour of the royal apartments.
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- Mary Queen of Scots trail - Enjoy the Snow Roads in summer! - Exclusive interview with Lucy Worsey - Queen Victoria's love of Scotland - Island guide - beautiful Isle of Bute - Ancestry - Expert tips on planning ancestral visit to Scotland
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John Knox's Edinburgh Exclusive Video Special! - Twitter's 'Castle Hunter' David Weinczok's exclusive video for History Scotland - Enjoy David's video tour around the Edinburgh that John Knox would have known: including John Knox House and St Giles Cathedral - BONUS content - your guide to exploring the medieval mansion John Knox House - John Knox statues in Edinburgh |
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Note: Apple and Google – History Guide available as an in-app purchase. Download the History Scotland app and select the relevant issue to download. ALSO AVAILABLE AS A SOUVENIR PRINT EDITION - ORDER NOW & WE'LL DELIVER TO YOUR HOME! |
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Scotland's Highland Clans In this special article we explore the history of Scotland's clans and explain why the legacy of the clans is still so important. Discover the origins of Scotland's clan system, why it fell into decline, and the revival of the clans and their modern-day importance. |
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Note: Apple and Google – History Guide available as an in-app purchase. Download the History Scotland app and select the relevant issue to download. |
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History Scotland Essays #2 John G Harrison explores why King James V of Scots chose Stirling as the location for a splendid royal palace, looking at:
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Robert the Bruce and the Battle of Bannockburn Follow the life of Scottish king Robert the Bruce, victor of the momentous Battle of Bannockburn of 1314 in this digital special all about the Outlaw King.
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Trace Your Scottish Ancestors Our selection of resources will help you piece together a rich picture of your family’s past in Scotland. The key records you need to start searching are available online, so you can jump right in. By following our advice in Tracing your Scottish ancestors you’ll gain a solid understanding of how to research family in Scotland – and we’ll show you some historic resources to really stretch your skills too. From Family Tree magazine. |
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History Scotland Essays #1 In this special research essay by Dr David Caldwell, we explore new information on what actually happened at the battle of Pinkie and review the evidence for where the battle took place.
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