Medieval life
Find out about castles, religion, everyday life and trading in Medieval Scotland.
Castles in Scotland in the 13th century
Find out why castles were built in Scotland in the 13th Century, who lived in them and what life was like within their walls.
The church in Scotland in the Thirteenth century
The church in Scotland in the 13th century was very powerful, and influenced the lives of people in many ways. This resource gives information on how it was governed, and on different types of clergy and church buildings.
Trading in a medieval burgh
You arrive in a Medieval Scottish burgh in a time machine. Your time machine is broken and you need three old coins to get it started again. To help you find these coins you will be given a map. Navigate your way around the burgh – to a house, a church, a castle and a market.
Everyday life in medieval Scotland
Find out about life in town and the countryside in medieval times, including what life was like for farmers, what people ate and what people wore.
Womens' History Scotland
Find out more about the lives of women in this period with this short biography on the Women's History Scotland website.