The Battle of Old Byland
In the next chapter of the Scottish history series we make a return to Robert the Bruce and the Scottish wars of independence, featuring one of the most significant Scottish…
The Easter Rising
In this weeks instalment of the Scottish History series we take a look at one of the most famous socialist and trade union leaders from Edinburgh who led the…
Four of Scotland’s Most Famous Military Figures
In this weeks instalment of the Scottish History series, instead of discussing a particular battle, I would like to give a little detail on some of Scotlands finest military figures.…
The Battle of Killiecrankie
On this weeks instalment of the Cooper Cottages Scottish History series, we’re going to take a look into the ‘Battle of Killiecrankie (1689)’, one of the first major Scottish victories…
The Battle of Flodden 1513 AD
On our next edition to the Scottish history series, we will be looking into the battle of Flodden in the year 1513. A battle which would turn out to be…
The Battle of Sheriffmuir
On this next chapter in our Scottish history series I want to travel forward in time from our times with Robert the Bruce and William Wallace to the year 1715,…
The Battle of Stirling Bridge
As a continuation of the Scottish history series, this week we will be delving into the battle of Stirling Bridge, 17 years prior to the battle of Bannockburn. Pre-Battle…
The Battle of Bannockburn
As I discussed in my previous post, it is important to keep your mind active just as much as your body and as learning something new is a fantastic way…
Couple Staycations in Scotland
What does a staycation stand for? It is a holiday that does not require you to travel very far from your home. This is perfect if you love spontaneous trips…
Highland Games History
The earliest known Highland Games in Scotland are lost to the mists of time. One of the earliest proposed origins dates to the 11th Century, when King Malcolm III organized…