Scottish History
Stewart society
Everyday life in the highlands in the 17th century
During the seventeenth century Lowland people looked upon the Highlands and their inhabitants as wild and remote. Find out about the clan system that dominated Highland life at this time.
Meeting townsfolk in 17th century Scotland
Your time machine takes you back to a Scottish town during the seventeenth century. A forgetful time traveller has been here already and left some 21st century objects. To get home, you'll need to buy them back. Three characters – a landlord, a trader and a craftsman – will guide you around the town.
John Knox and the Protestant Reformation
The Scottish reformer John Knox leads you through some of the events and ideas of the Reformation in both Scotland and Europe. Be careful to pay attention, because he does not suffer fools gladly.
Womens' History Scotland
Find out more about the lives of women in this period with these short biographies on the Women's History Scotland website.