THE WHITE ROSE GUILD COMMUNITY BLOG

At The White Rose Guild, we publish articles related to Scotland and travel throughout the country. We are particularly interested in Scottish history, heritage, culture, myths and curiosities. We will keep you updated with the latest news articles and points of interest we have discovered online too, please see our Coolhunting section.

Scotland’s history, culture and literature have inspired generations of people in this country and globally. Scottish literature has also shaped and influenced some of the greatest writers to have ever put pen to paper. At The White Rose Guild, we want to provide a platform for Scottish storytelling.

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What 3 things come to mind when you think of Scotland? We asked tourists in Edinburgh. The White Rose Guild aims to transform these typical perceptions of Scotland to provide opportunities for visitors to experience the real beauty, history and lives of people in this country.

Lord Charles Marianne.

My trip to Scotland

When I finally decided that my next destination would be Scotland, I set out to read its history beginning ca. 400 AD to the present . I read whatever book I could get a hold of, started learning the Gaelic, followed the most interesting

James Leslie STGA Tour Leader review.

Working with The White Rose Guild, which has brought a specialist focus to a niche area of the market, is a rewarding experience. The Guild provide bespoke travel experiences for discerning travellers ….

The Unicorn, National Animal of Scotland.

When one thinks about Scotland and all the cultural symbols, legends and rich heritage of the country, what comes to mind? Maybe the thistle, the famous tartan, the iconic bagpipes, or even the Loch Ness monster.

Arms for a painter of Heraldry

I have been waiting to begin writing this blog for several reasons but today I had a notification that now permits me to make my first post.

Paraig MacNeil

Paraig MacNeil   Since 1988, Paraig MacNeil, Scotland’s bardic storyteller, has been telling traditional tales,

STEEL BONNETS Episode 4

by John Sadler  One of the most notable historians of Anglo-Scottish Border conflicts, John Sadler

STEEL BONNETS Episode 3

by John Sadler  One of the most notable historians of Anglo-Scottish Border conflicts, John Sadler

Hermitage Castle

STEEL BONNETS Episode 2

By the middle of the 16 th Century life in the south of England was becoming relatively safe and prosperous the Borders were fastened in the bitter grip of strife.

STEEL BONNETS Episode 1

by John Sadler  One of the most notable historians of Anglo-Scottish Border conflicts, John Sadler

Death March from Dunbar

by John Sadler  One of the most notable historians of Anglo-Scottish Border conflicts, John Sadler

First in the Attack

John Sadler BA (Hons), M.Phil, FRHistS, FSA (Scotland.) One of the most notable historians of