The enf of the Highland way of life in Scotland

In the 19th century, something happened in the highlands of Scotland that should never have happened at all. The Highland Clearances were a shock ripple from the wave that was the battle of Culloden. Years afterwards, when the rest of Britain was waking up to a new era of civilisation and enlightenment, greedy landlords of estates and lands in the highlands of Scotland began to remove the local people to make way for sheep. Sheep were given priority over people, but not just any people. For the folk burned out of their homes were the decendants of the clansmen, the native people of the land - the highlanders.

Broch beside Loch Hope, Sutherland, Scotland

What is a souterrain? Well, it means 'under ground' or 'below ground', and is a word used to describe a structure that dates back some 2000 years. Sometimes called an earth-house, souterrains usually consist of an entrance followed by a curved corridor or tunnel, about 15-20 feet long, and quite often a small chamber at the end. Journey to the far north of Scotland to find out more...

Crowning Site Of Kings

Scotland's history is dotted with battles and skirmishes around these fortifications, some of which have had a massive impact on the future of Scotland as a nation. There is one place however that stands out as a landmark both in its physical appearance and on the pages of Scottish history: Dunadd hill fort in Argyll, Scotland.

Stirling Castle, Scotland

At the start of 1314, Edward II of England was losing his grip on Scotland. He did not match up to his father in  military knowledge, and the Scottish castles held by the English began to fall. After taking Edinburgh Castle, Perth and Roxburgh, Bruce turned his eyes to Stirling...