We meet the Duke of Argyll at his home Inveraray Castle on the shore of Loch Fyne
History
The 700-year history of the Declaration of Arbroath
2020 marks the 700th anniversary of the Declaration of Arbroath, a precursor to the American Declaration of Independence
The Battle of Stirling Bridge
We explore the lead up to and the repercussions of the notable Battle of Stirling Bridge in which the Scottish, led by William Wallace and Andrew Moray, outwitted the English army
Aberdeen’s secret son: Lord Byron’s life in Scotland
We investigate the little-known Scottish roots of one of England’s most celebrated Romantic poets and discover Lord Byron’s life in Scotland
James Watt history: An industrious mind
On the bicentenary of his death, we tell the story of James Watt, one of Scotland’s most influential inventors
The Roman invasions of Scotland: You’re not in Rome now
Did the might of the Caledonians really keep their Roman invaders at bay, or is there more to the story than out and out Scottish victory? We look at the history of the Roman invasions of Scotland
St Andrew’s Day history: Who is Saint Andrew?
With St Andrew’s Day approaching, we ask who was Scotland’s patron saint and why is he so celebrated?
A tour of Lennoxlove House in East Lothian
Charles Douglas considers how Lennoxlove House survived turbulent times to become one of Scotland’s greatest idylls.
Fairytale splendour: Dunrobin Castle
Charles Douglas explores the history of Dunrobin Castle, and its flawed relationship with wealth and power
