A History Of Scotland: Online Course

Brief description of the course

Scotland must be one of the most iconic and frequently visited nations of Europe, but anyone interested in its history often has to work hard to look behind the 'tartan, kilts and shortbread' tourist image to find the real history of this turbulent and fiercely independent country. This course will take a roller-coaster tour of that history, starting with proto-history and finishing in the early twentieth century. Particular attention will be given to her relationship with her immediate neighbours - England, Wales and Ireland - but also Scandinavia and France, and their roles as both ally and aggressor in Scotland; the Gaelic language, early Scottish populations and their culture and their influence will also feature. Anyone with an interest in Scotland history, perhaps as a family historian, will find this course both fascinating and instructive.

How will the course be delivered?

This course will begin in the Summer term,  2025. It consists of twelve, two hour Zoom meetings; as well as the meetings you will receive regular email updates from the tutor, access to a dedicated WhatsApp group, and the opportunity to have sessions recorded if you can't make it to all of them. 

Your tutor

Gill Rossini is a highly experienced and published historian and lecturer with a particular interest in the 'Celtic Nations'. She has been teaching in the post-18 sector since 1988 and is a past Tutor of the Year.