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"What can I do at home by myself?" We thought you'd never ask! Check out or exercises and tips to keep your sword skills sharp at home!

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.

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.

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!

276 years ago, in the early afternoon of Saturday the 16th of April 1746, the Jacobite army under Prince Charles Edward Stuart stood upon...

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...

From the poetry of Robert Burns to the famous Gretna Green blacksmith shop, Scotland loves love!

Burns Night is a national holiday that celebrates the life and achievements of Robert Burns, one of Scotland's most famous poets.

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...

Saint Andrews Day in Scotland is celebrated on the 30th of November, honouring the day he was crucified. Saint Andrew is the patron saint...