Written by tanja-sdb on June 24, 2014
Global Bannockburn: Historical Ties with the Scottish Diaspora
Research StoryAs the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn is celebrated, let’s go on a tour of how the Scottish diaspora got involved, in 1914, for the 600th anniversary. Let’s start with the British Empire’s remotest outpost, New Zealand. The most notable celebration in New Zealand took place in Dunedin – as you may know,
Written by tanja-sdb on June 2, 2014
The 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn in 1914
Research StoryThe 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn is imminent and many activities are taking place to celebrate and commemorate the anniversary. There is, for instance, the Battle of Bannockburn Project, a partnership between the National Trust for Scotland and Historic Scotland, funded by the Scottish Government and the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Project seeks
Written by tanja-sdb on June 24, 2013
The Battle of Bannockburn and the Scots Abroad
Research StoryNext year will see the 700th Anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn and much has already been made of that. There is, for instance, the Battle of Bannockburn Project, a partnership between the National Trust for Scotland and Historic Scotland, funded by the Scottish Government and the Heritage Lottery Fund. The Project seeks to create