Historical Inaccuracies of Braveheart

Historical Inaccuracies of Braveheart

We’re all familiar with the hugely successful 1995 film Braveheart, headed by Mel Gibson who took the leading role of Sir William Wallace: iconic Scottish legend and foe to King Edward I. If you’re reading this, the film likely holds a special place in your heart....
Warwolf Trebuchet; The Largest Catapult Ever Built

Warwolf Trebuchet; The Largest Catapult Ever Built

Did you know that the largest artillery piece of pre-modern era machinery was built in Scotland (the Warwolf Trebuchet)? And have you heard the tale of the brave soldiers who defended the stronghold of Stirling Castle against the expansionist designs of King Edward...
First War of Scottish Independence

First War of Scottish Independence

The Anglo-Scottish Wars of medieval ages were one of the longest-running conflicts of the whole human history, lasting with great intensity for at least three centuries. Since England and Scotland shared a land border on the isolated island of Great Britain, the two...
The Stone of Scone

The Stone of Scone

The Stone of Scone (/ˈskuːn/; Scottish Gaelic: An Lia Fáil, Scots: Stane o Scuin) is one of the multiple stone artifacts associated with the semi-mythological ancient history of the British Isles. More precisely, it is a national symbol of Scotland that has been used...