Flodden 1513
A brief overview of the Battle of Flodden Field. It's context, the decisive moments of the battle and the legacy and impact on Scotland.
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Victoria Clow
- May 8
- 4 min
The Coronation
King Charles III, the first King Charles we have had since 1685.
How did a coronation in 2023 compare to one in 1649? How different was it?
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Victoria Clow
- Jun 22, 2022
- 8 min
The Scots at Waterloo
The Battle of Waterloo was long and bloody and the outcome hung on a knife edge. Find out the roles the Scots played in the infamous battle.
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Victoria Clow
- May 3, 2022
- 7 min
A Broadsworder's Guide to Wrist Strength
In Broadsword, good forearm strength is vital. In this blog we look at what the masters say and a few modern exercises to make you stronger!
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Victoria Clow
- Apr 16, 2022
- 11 min
The Battle of Culloden Moor
276 years ago, in the early afternoon of Saturday the 16th of April 1746, the Jacobite army under Prince Charles Edward Stuart stood upon...
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Victoria Clow
- Mar 14, 2022
- 4 min
Kilts at War
The Great Kilt, or féileadh-mór, used to be viewed as an essential piece of survival equipment. It was a varied piece of kit that could...
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Victoria Clow
- Feb 13, 2022
- 2 min
Valentine’s Day
From the poetry of Robert Burns to the famous Gretna Green blacksmith shop, Scotland loves love!
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Victoria Clow
- Jan 25, 2022
- 3 min
Burns Night
Burns Night is a national holiday that celebrates the life and achievements of Robert Burns, one of Scotland's most famous poets.
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Victoria Clow
- Jan 17, 2022
- 4 min
The Battle of Falkirk Muir
In the New Year of 1746, the Jacobite army consisted of around 8,000 – 9,000 men. It was the greatest strength the Jacobite army would...
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Victoria Clow
- Dec 31, 2021
- 3 min
Hogmanay
There's nowhere like Scotland to celebrate the New Year! But what do we do at Hogmanay? It's believed many of our Hogmanay celebrations...
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Victoria Clow
- Dec 17, 2021
- 2 min
A Very Jacobite Christmas
The Battle of Clifton Moor was a Jacobite victory on the 18th of Dec 1745. That year, the Jacobites had Christmas in Glasgow!
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Victoria Clow
- Nov 29, 2021
- 3 min
St Andrew's Day
Saint Andrews Day in Scotland is celebrated on the 30th of November, honouring the day he was crucified. Saint Andrew is the patron saint...
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Victoria Clow
- Sep 15, 2021
- 2 min
A Brief Broadsword Introduction
Saorsa specialises in teaching the Basket-hilted Broadsword, in this blog we give you a brief introduction to the weapon.
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Victoria Clow
- Sep 9, 2021
- 2 min
Saorsa!
Saorsa opened in 2021 but took the better part of a pandemic to plan! We discuss what we stand for, why that name and what it means to us.
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