Your guide to 2017: Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology
The Team behind History Scotland and Family Tree magazines are proud to be working alongside Visit Scotland to produce a special guide to the Year of History, Heritage & Archaeology 2017.
The special supplement will be given away FREE with every copy of History Scotland and Family Tree magazine.
Don't miss the guide!
The guide will be given away FREE with the March/April issue of History Scotland – why not subscribe to History Scotland and we'll deliver every issue – and the 2017 guide – direct to your door?
A Visit Scotland spokesperson said: 'Scotland’s history and heritage is what defines the country for many visitors. It is an integral and iconic part of our national brand as well as a major contributor to our economy. From World Heritage Sites to ancient monuments, cultural traditions to our myths, stories and legends, the year will shine a spotlight on Scotland’s greatest assets, as well as our hidden gems.'
Advertising in the 2017 guide
There are many different options for organisations wishing to reach a huge audience of history enthusiasts.
If you are interested in advertising in the guide, which will have a distribution of over 20,000, just click here.
The special A4, full-colour guide will include:
Travel and history guides to notable figures from Scottish history, including:
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Mary Queen of Scots
William Wallace
Fantastic travel guides, including heritage attractions, castles, Scottish Battlefields, World Heritage sites and more
Your guide to the many history, heritage and archaeology events taking place during 2017
An introduction from Professor Sian Jones, Chair in Environmental History & Heritage at University of Stirling
Recent Updates
Glasgow Queen Street Station opened - On this day in history
Glasgow's Queen Street Station was officially opened on 18 February 1842.
Covenanter James Renwick was executed - On this day in history
Scottish Minister James Renwick was executed on 17 February 1688 for refusing to swear fealty to King James ...
On this day in history - Government forces attempted to capture Prince Charles Edward Stuart
Government forces, under the leadership of Lord Louden, failed in their attempt to capture Charles Edward ...
The Caledonian Railway Company opened - On this day in history
The Caledonian Railway Company opened on 15 February 1848, running trains between Glasgow and London.
Other Articles
'Significant milestone' as full survey results of German Fleet salvage sites archaeology project published online
The extent and composition of the salvage site of the German High Seas Fleet, that was scuttled almost a ...
Alexander Graham Bell filed a patent for the telephone - On this day in history
Alexander Graham Bell filed a patent for the telephone on 14 February 1876.
The Glencoe Massacre took place - On this day in Scottish history
The Glencoe Massacre took place on 13 February 1692.
Reverend Henry Duncan died - On this day in history
Reverend Henry Duncan, founder of one of the world's first commercial savings banks, died on 12 February ...