Category: History

Alexander “Greek” Thomson: Three Things You Might Not Know

Thursday 14 September 2017


Alexander “Greek” Thomson was born in April 1817, only 20 miles away from the Engine Shed in Balfron. Thomson is...

Masons and Merelles: A Pastime of the Past

Wednesday 19 July 2017


Sometime around the 13th century, two masons taking a break from working on Arbroath Abbey might have sat down to...

Restoring Renaissance Glory at Stirling Castle

Friday 3 February 2017


Stirling Castle's Royal Palace fell into disrepair, going from being a symbol of the Scottish crown’s enlightenment and international outlook, to a dilapidated army base. Discover how it was restored to some of its former glory.

Robert Burns and the Ruined Royal Residence

Wednesday 25 January 2017


Robbie Burns led a colourful life, full of different loves, lifestyles, and career changes. In the last few years of...

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