Scotland

Explore fascinating Scottish history by learning about the Highland clans and how clanship has changed across hundreds of years. Discover the important history of the Highland clans. The Highland, Gaelic speaking clans are a vital part of Scotland’s history. They also shape how the world imagines Scotland [...]

Travel back in time through Scottish history by examining early modern Scottish handwriting. Explore Scottish history and learn more about using historical sources. Palaeography is the study of ancient handwriting and a vital skill in the historian’s toolkit. It is essential when conducting research on early modern Scotland – [...]

Explore the story of Prince Charles Edward Stuart and the Jacobites using iconic objects from National Museums Scotland. Discover the Jacobite rebellion and the fight for the throne of Britain.

This course will examine the issues, ideas and institutions involved in the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Assembly elections. 2016 is an exciting year for elections in the United Kingdom. Towards the end of the year we might have a referendum on the UK’s EU membership, but we definitely know [...]

Learn about the key issues and the campaigns for Scotland's 2014 independence referendum with the help of Edinburgh University.