Scottish History

or To Put It Another Way The History Of Scotland

Most of the wars in Scottish history have actually been with our nearest neighbours the English or between ourselves with different clans falling out with each other or competing for power.
However in this section of the Scottish Jerk website we will be looking at some of [...]

The History Of The Stone of Destiny (Stone of Scone)

It is known from historical records that the stone was shipped through Egypt, Sicily, Spain and Ireland before arriving in Scotland in 850AD. After arriving in Scotland it was said that no one could claim the throne of Scotland unless he had been crowned and anointed properly whilst sat on the [...]

William Wallace (Braveheart) Who Was He?

We all have watched the movie Braveheart and often when I tell someone who hails from another country that I am from Scotland they will say that they loved the film Braveheart.  Anyway, who actually was William Wallace – a Mel Gibson type of character from the movie, or something rather [...]

Kenneth I – The Ruler of Scotland

King Kenneth one of the least known Kings of Scotland but should be better known as he was the first real King of Scotland. What type of ruler do historians say he was? A tough warlord or a unifying peace-maker? Discover more about the first King of Scotland.

Mary I Queen Of Scots – Early Years Of Her Life

Mary I who was known in France as Marie Stuart and in Scotland and England as Mary Queen of Scots was born on 8 December 1542 at Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow, which is about 20 miles from Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. Her father was King James V of Scotland and her mother was the French born Mary of Guise. Mary was the couple’s only surviving child.