Phil Stobie

The six surprising UK attractions that overseas tourists can’t get enough of Forget Big Ben — these are the unexpected spots that are luring visitors, from the Bollywood fans drawn to East Lothian to those following Ted Lasso to Richmond

#TantallonCastle takes the top spot and a wee quote from myself.

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Was at Craigmillar Castle in my homemade Outlawking kit with Phil from Tantallon this week. Phil was actually in Outlawking. Whereas I just play at dress-up for the kids for medieval educational talks. #ManAtArms #storytelling #MedievalSky #CraigmillarCastle @thebadasshistorian.bsky.social

Fantastic job opportunity at the majestic Tantallon Castle for anyone with an interest and enthusiasm about our history
#Scottishhistory #ScottishCastles #EastLothian

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Only remaining Windmill in East Lothian (with Berwick Law) @thebadasshistorian.bsky.social image & reconstruction. Nigel Tranter told be there were orginally 16 Windmills (within East Lothian) based on an old map. I need to find all the Watermills locations too! #WindMills #NigelTranter #MedievalSky

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On 2nd thought, I can't be bothered waiting 20 days. I'm a rebel.

a man with blue hair is holding a sword in a field and says `` freedom !!! '' . ALT: a man with blue hair is holding a sword in a field and says `` freedom !!! '' .

Choose 20 films that have stayed with you or influenced you. One film per day for 20 days, in no particular order
No explanations, no reviews, just gifs
#filmsky

Side panel of a bone box decorated with lots of figures

The Frank's Casket - spectacular early 8th century whales bone box probably made in Northumbria and in the ##SilkRoads exhibition in the British Museum

I recognise you! You're that guy fi that thing

I'll be looking out for the "Who shot Dougals bunnet off his head?" card 😉

Spoiler alert !!!
It was me

Scientists Discovered Two New Stonehenge-like Structures. They Might Help Form a ‘Sacred Arc.’ — Popular Mechanics Newly uncovered neolithic stone arrangements seem to support one scientist’s long-standing theory.

Scientists Discovered Two New Stonehenge-like Structures. They Might Help Form a ‘Sacred Arc. ‘https://apple.news/A9VQ_zWm-TSii7DFR06i58Q

Aerial view of Tantallon Castle at sunset, with its distinctive red sandstone curtain wall. © Historic Environment Scotland.

For centuries, Scotland’s identity has been closely linked to its stone-built heritage.

BGS research, commissioned by Historic Environment Scotland, reveals an opportunity to re-establish the Scottish building stone market to maintain the country’s historic buildings.

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I created this logo for Combat International, the fight choreography team responsible for combat scenes in TV & movies such as Outlander, Gladiator, The Outlaw King etc. Charlie Allan, the chief of CI with his team built the medieval Fort/Village Duncarron featured in Outlander.
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