I grew up in Scotland from the age of 4 after moving north from the flatlands of Suffolk. History has always been of interest to be but I never pursued it educationally or professionally. I think the whole feeling of being in the same place, or touching a structure that that has witnessed events through time gives a connection like no book or media can.
More recently I returned to Scotland after several years in the United States. There's a big emphasis on culture over there and people like to know where they came from. I joined a benevolent society that gave me some exposure to historical reenactments and fired up my interest in Scottish history again. Since returning to the bonny banks in July 2011, I've been planning to get out and experience the locations where battles took place, see treasures of the past and learn how the land we live in today was shaped by these events.
Being a bit of a geek, I thought the best way to chronicle these experiences would be to blog them. That way I can share a little of what I've learned and hopefully spur your imagination enough to come and visit some of these locations. I hope you enjoy and feel free to comment on the posts.
Cheers,
Mike
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