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George Heriot
George Heriot, who according to Robert Louis Stevenson took wine with King James VI is best rembered today through the world famous Edinburgh school that took his name.
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George Heriot, who according to Robert Louis Stevenson took wine with King James VI is best rembered today through the world famous Edinburgh school that took his name.
"george • heriot" • "king james vi" • "george heriot's school" • "anne of denmark""george heriot banker"
Linlithgow Palace
What remains of Linlithgow Palace once one of Scotland's grandest royal residences lies in the small town of Linlithgow 15 miles west of Edinburgh.
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What remains of Linlithgow Palace once one of Scotland's grandest royal residences lies in the small town of Linlithgow 15 miles west of Edinburgh.
"linlithgow palace" • "linlithgow" • "mary queen of scots"" • flodden field" • "king james vi"
The Berwick Witches
A coven of over 200 witches, known as the Berwick Witches, plotted to kill King James VI of Scotland in 1590. The details of this plot are now revealed.
berwick witches • king james of scotland • king james vi • king james i • 1590
A coven of over 200 witches, known as the Berwick Witches, plotted to kill King James VI of Scotland in 1590. The details of this plot are now revealed.
berwick witches • king james of scotland • king james vi • king james i • 1590
The North Berwick Witches
Witch hunts swept across Scotland and Britain in the 16th and 17th centuries. The most notorious trial was that of the North Berwick Witches.
north berwick witches • king james vi • east lothian • gilly duncan • anne of denmark
Witch hunts swept across Scotland and Britain in the 16th and 17th centuries. The most notorious trial was that of the North Berwick Witches.
north berwick witches • king james vi • east lothian • gilly duncan • anne of denmark
Haunted Scotland's Weir House
Weir shocked Edinburgh with a confession that led to his execution. His house became a scene of ghostly activity. The house was demolished, but his spirit still lingers.
haunted weir house • haunted scotland weir house • haunted edinburgh weir house • ghost of weir house • ghost of major thomas weir
Weir shocked Edinburgh with a confession that led to his execution. His house became a scene of ghostly activity. The house was demolished, but his spirit still lingers.
haunted weir house • haunted scotland weir house • haunted edinburgh weir house • ghost of weir house • ghost of major thomas weir
Arbella Stuart
Arbella Stuart suffered from Porphyria and lived during turbulent times. She longed to marry, but she was prevented from doing so. Arbella was too close to the throne.
arbella stuart • first lady of the court • porphyria • margaret countess of lennox • bess of hardwick
Arbella Stuart suffered from Porphyria and lived during turbulent times. She longed to marry, but she was prevented from doing so. Arbella was too close to the throne.
arbella stuart • first lady of the court • porphyria • margaret countess of lennox • bess of hardwick
History of Gunpowder Plot, Reformation and Wars
Some history leading up to Guy Fawkes & Gunpowder Plot. Reformation in Europe, Intrigue, Espionage, Murderous Priests, KIngs & Queens at War in England, France & Spain.
gunpowder plot • history • reformation • wars • guy fawkes
Some history leading up to Guy Fawkes & Gunpowder Plot. Reformation in Europe, Intrigue, Espionage, Murderous Priests, KIngs & Queens at War in England, France & Spain.
gunpowder plot • history • reformation • wars • guy fawkes
Edinburg Castle in Scotland
Edinburg Castle is a must-see for the history buff, with great highland views and a deep wealth of Scottish history.
edinburg • scotland • castle • witches • witch burning
Edinburg Castle is a must-see for the history buff, with great highland views and a deep wealth of Scottish history.
edinburg • scotland • castle • witches • witch burning
A Jacobean Christmas
Christmas in Jacobean England was a time of entertainment, feasting and tradition, featuring plays by Shakespeare and gifts to the poor.
jacobean • christmas • shakespeare • twelfth night • king lear
Christmas in Jacobean England was a time of entertainment, feasting and tradition, featuring plays by Shakespeare and gifts to the poor.
jacobean • christmas • shakespeare • twelfth night • king lear
Henry VII
Henry VII was not expected to become the king of England when he was born in 1457 as the Tudors were a minor branch of the House of Lancaster.
henry vii • founder of the tudor dynasty • a long shot for the crown • taking the throne off richard iii • henry viii
Henry VII was not expected to become the king of England when he was born in 1457 as the Tudors were a minor branch of the House of Lancaster.
henry vii • founder of the tudor dynasty • a long shot for the crown • taking the throne off richard iii • henry viii
Kings and Queens of Scotland
From 1603-1714, the Scottish royal House of Stuart also ruled England, Wales and Ireland but ultimately lost the British throne to what became the House of Windsor.
scottish • scotland • scottish royal • robert the bruce • mary
From 1603-1714, the Scottish royal House of Stuart also ruled England, Wales and Ireland but ultimately lost the British throne to what became the House of Windsor.
scottish • scotland • scottish royal • robert the bruce • mary
North Berwick Witches' Persecution
The 1590-1 persecution and execution of "witches" was among the most brutal of those in the UK. This happened during "The Burning Times," the acme of such atrocities.
north berwick witches • scottish witches • the burning times • persecution of witches • witchcraft trials
The 1590-1 persecution and execution of "witches" was among the most brutal of those in the UK. This happened during "The Burning Times," the acme of such atrocities.
north berwick witches • scottish witches • the burning times • persecution of witches • witchcraft trials
Salem Witch Persecutions Cast, Who Was Who
No one was safe from being accused of practicing witchcraft. The youngest was a child of four. Among the others were a Puritan minister and a prominent family's son.
salem witch persecutions • salem witch persecutions names • salem witch accusers • salem witches killed • salem witchcraft ministers
No one was safe from being accused of practicing witchcraft. The youngest was a child of four. Among the others were a Puritan minister and a prominent family's son.
salem witch persecutions • salem witch persecutions names • salem witch accusers • salem witches killed • salem witchcraft ministers
The Baronetage of Nova Scotia
Beginning in the 1620s titles were given to wealthy Scottish men who backed the colonial settlement of Nova Scotia.
nova scotia baronetage • barons of nova scotia • how titles awarded • scottish barons • sponsors of nova scotia colonists
Beginning in the 1620s titles were given to wealthy Scottish men who backed the colonial settlement of Nova Scotia.
nova scotia baronetage • barons of nova scotia • how titles awarded • scottish barons • sponsors of nova scotia colonists
The Name of Mary,Queen of Scots
Mary, Queen of Scots was born a Stewart and married a Stuart. Both are names of great dynasties in Scotland and England.
mary stewart • mary stuart • matthew stuart • earl of lennox • lord darnley
Mary, Queen of Scots was born a Stewart and married a Stuart. Both are names of great dynasties in Scotland and England.
mary stewart • mary stuart • matthew stuart • earl of lennox • lord darnley
Witch of Edmonton, England
During the Jacobean Era, witch persecutions were common. Minister interrogated Sawyer and wrote an account. Three men collaborated writing a play based on this.
witch of edmonton • mary sawyer • english witch • king james i • jacobean era
During the Jacobean Era, witch persecutions were common. Minister interrogated Sawyer and wrote an account. Three men collaborated writing a play based on this.
witch of edmonton • mary sawyer • english witch • king james i • jacobean era
Witchcraft and Storm Raising
In Medieval times, belief was that witches had these powers, granted by the devil. The Malleus Maleficarum, most widely used witch hunting manual, provided a remedy.
witches’ storm raising • tempestarii • witches creating storms • witchcraft • malleus maleficarum
In Medieval times, belief was that witches had these powers, granted by the devil. The Malleus Maleficarum, most widely used witch hunting manual, provided a remedy.
witches’ storm raising • tempestarii • witches creating storms • witchcraft • malleus maleficarum
Americans Love Touring Elegant Edinburgh
Edinburgh is one of Europe's classiest capitals and one of the top four international cities visited by Americans. Both its Old Town and New Town offer a lot.
edinburgh • old town • new town • royal mile • holyroodhouse
Edinburgh is one of Europe's classiest capitals and one of the top four international cities visited by Americans. Both its Old Town and New Town offer a lot.
edinburgh • old town • new town • royal mile • holyroodhouse
More Yuletide Lore
Even more trivia about this festive time of year.
christmas • yule • wassail • drinkhail • mistletoe
Even more trivia about this festive time of year.
christmas • yule • wassail • drinkhail • mistletoe
Puritans Under James I and Charles I
Attempting to "purify" the Anglican Church, Puritans rejected the Episcopal structure of the Church of England in favor of a "Congregational" Presbyterian model.
puritans in england • puritans and james i • puritans and charles i • puritans and the english civil war • beliefs of the puritans
Attempting to "purify" the Anglican Church, Puritans rejected the Episcopal structure of the Church of England in favor of a "Congregational" Presbyterian model.
puritans in england • puritans and james i • puritans and charles i • puritans and the english civil war • beliefs of the puritans
Salem Witch Persecution: Theories
Historians, psychologists, sociologists and others research and theorize as to what caused Salem's mass hysteria, a complex issue, involving many factors.
salem witch persecution theories • salem mass hysteria theories • witchcraft persecution psychosocial theories • witchcraft economic persecution theories • theories
Historians, psychologists, sociologists and others research and theorize as to what caused Salem's mass hysteria, a complex issue, involving many factors.
salem witch persecution theories • salem mass hysteria theories • witchcraft persecution psychosocial theories • witchcraft economic persecution theories • theories
The Honours of Scotland
The Honours of Scotland are the oldest crown jewels in Great Britain.
honours of scotland • honors of scotland • crown jewels • james iv • james v
The Honours of Scotland are the oldest crown jewels in Great Britain.
honours of scotland • honors of scotland • crown jewels • james iv • james v
Visiting Edinburgh Castle in Scotland
Edinburgh Castle is top among Edinburgh attractions with its historic Coronation Stone or Scottish Stone of Destiny, crown jewels, prison of war, and royal apartments.
visit edinburgh • visiting edinburgh • edinburgh tourist • edinburgh castle • edinburgh attractions
Edinburgh Castle is top among Edinburgh attractions with its historic Coronation Stone or Scottish Stone of Destiny, crown jewels, prison of war, and royal apartments.
visit edinburgh • visiting edinburgh • edinburgh tourist • edinburgh castle • edinburgh attractions
The Saga of Mary Queen of Scots, Part IV
Mary tires of Darnley, who is conveniently disposed of, and seeks the arms of Bothwell -- with disastrous results...
mary queen of scots • henry lord darnley • james hepburn • earl of bothwell • james stuart
Mary tires of Darnley, who is conveniently disposed of, and seeks the arms of Bothwell -- with disastrous results...
mary queen of scots • henry lord darnley • james hepburn • earl of bothwell • james stuart
Remember Remember the 5th of November
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt remembers Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot which was intended to blow up King James I and Parliament. Was he the "wisest fool in Christendom" or a Monarch before his time?
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • king
Travelsleuth Stuart Buchanan MacWatt remembers Guy Fawkes and the Gunpowder Plot which was intended to blow up King James I and Parliament. Was he the "wisest fool in Christendom" or a Monarch before his time?
travelsleuth • stuart • buchanan • macwatt • king
Scotland's historic Golf Coast
Scottish East Lothian's famed historic Golf Coast has been a golfer's paradise ever since Mary Queen of Scots tee'd off in 1567. The Travelsleuth looks at top accommodation options and some ancient ruins for visitors to visit when they tire of digging themselves out of bunkers.
fenton • dirleton • tantallon • castle • scots scotland
Scottish East Lothian's famed historic Golf Coast has been a golfer's paradise ever since Mary Queen of Scots tee'd off in 1567. The Travelsleuth looks at top accommodation options and some ancient ruins for visitors to visit when they tire of digging themselves out of bunkers.
fenton • dirleton • tantallon • castle • scots scotland
Windy Days on the Golf Coast of Scotland
Scottish East Lothian's famed historic Golf Coast has been a golfer's paradise ever since Mary Queen of Scots tee'd off in 1567. The Travelsleuth looks at top accommodation options and some ancient ruins for visitors to visit when they tire of digging themselves out of bunkers.
fenton • dirleton • tantallon • castle • scots scotland
Scottish East Lothian's famed historic Golf Coast has been a golfer's paradise ever since Mary Queen of Scots tee'd off in 1567. The Travelsleuth looks at top accommodation options and some ancient ruins for visitors to visit when they tire of digging themselves out of bunkers.
fenton • dirleton • tantallon • castle • scots scotland
Hatfield House
Hatfield House was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I and home to the Cecil family.
hatfield house • queen elizabeth i • william cecil • robert cecil • marquess of salisbury
Hatfield House was the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth I and home to the Cecil family.
hatfield house • queen elizabeth i • william cecil • robert cecil • marquess of salisbury
The Truth Behind the Golden Age of Elizabeth I
English victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588 was the summit of what is often termed Elizabeth's Golden Age, but behind the glory lay many cunning deceptions.
elizabeth • queen • gloriana • faerie queene • progresses
English victory over the Spanish Armada in 1588 was the summit of what is often termed Elizabeth's Golden Age, but behind the glory lay many cunning deceptions.
elizabeth • queen • gloriana • faerie queene • progresses
Who and What Was Elizabeth Bathory?
Bathory, best known for killing and torturing virgins and being a "vampyre," is a study of pathology, but she was arrested for and charged with practicing witchcraft.
elizabeth bathory • elizabeth bathory blood countess • elizabeth bathory witchcraft • elizabeth bathory serial killer • elizabeth bathory vampire
Bathory, best known for killing and torturing virgins and being a "vampyre," is a study of pathology, but she was arrested for and charged with practicing witchcraft.
elizabeth bathory • elizabeth bathory blood countess • elizabeth bathory witchcraft • elizabeth bathory serial killer • elizabeth bathory vampire
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