Broadsword At Home
"What can I do at home by myself?"
We thought you'd never ask!
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Victoria Clow
Nov 6, 20236 min read
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
Jun 22, 20228 min read
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, 20227 min read
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, 202211 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20222 min read
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, 20223 min read
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
Dec 31, 20213 min read
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
Nov 29, 20213 min read
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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