Tag: medieval

Janet Douglas: Witch, Poisoner or the Grey Lady of Glamis?

Jul 17, 2020 | Betrayals and Treachery, Ghost and Spirits, Haunted, Witches

As Janet Douglas, Lady Glamis was led towards the waiting pyre on that fateful day on July 17th,...

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The Battle of Bannockburn: The Making of the Bruce Legend

Jun 25, 2020 | Bannockburn, Brechbennach (Relics of Saint Columba), Declaration of Arbroath, Edward I King of England, Knights Templar, Myths and Legends, Robert the Bruce, Stirling, Wars and Battles

The Battle of Bannockburn fought on the 23rd and 24th of June 1314, was a turning point in...

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The Declaration of Arbroath and Historical Events at Arbroath Abbey

Apr 6, 2020 | Arbroath, Arbroath, Bannockburn, Brechbennach (Relics of Saint Columba), Declaration of Arbroath, Edward I King of England, Haunted, Robert the Bruce, Scottish Wars of Independence, Stone of Destiny, William Wallace

The Declaration of Arbroath was signed on the 6th of April 1320. Robert the Bruce and a retinue of...

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Sacrist Downie: A Tale of Revenge and Death at Aberdeen University.

Feb 10, 2020 | Aberdeen, Dark History, Deadly Pranks

Less is known about the life of Sacrist Downie than his death. Some think he may never have...

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Haunted Scottish Highlands: The Handless Wraith of Rait Castle

Nov 2, 2018 | Betrayals and Treachery, Dark History, Ghost and Spirits, Haunted, Myths and Legends

When it comes to dark history, Rait Castle has it all: a tale of forbidden love, two feuding...

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