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Heart of Scotland: History & Heritage of Stirling at 900 Years (FutureLearn)

Oct 21st 2024
Heart of Scotland: History & Heritage of Stirling at 900 Years (FutureLearn)
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Explore Stirling, the 'Gateway to the Highlands', and discover 900 years of history in the city of Scottish kings and queens. On this four-week course, spanning the 12th century to the modern era, gain an expansive understanding of one of Scotland’s most important and beloved cities. Hit all the [...]

The Scottish Highland Clans: Origins, Decline and Transformation (FutureLearn)

Apr 3rd 2023
The Scottish Highland Clans: Origins, Decline and Transformation (FutureLearn)
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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 [...]

Early Modern Scottish Palaeography: Reading Scotland's Records (FutureLearn)

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Early Modern Scottish Palaeography: Reading Scotland's Records (FutureLearn)
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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 – [...]