October 5, 2022 threadinburgh

The thread about the surprise capture of Edinburgh Castle in 1639, when Lord General Alexander Leslie was not hoist by his own petard

September 17, 2022October 1, 2022 threadinburgh

The thread about life in Edinburgh and Leith during occupation by the French and the Protectorate; including the times “Gardyloo”, Christmas and being rude about Frenchmen were banned

September 13, 2022March 19, 2023 threadinburgh

The thread about Lady Anna Hamilton; the skilled administrator of the empire of the Dukes of Hamilton and strongwoman of Covenanting Scotland who threatened to shoot her own son

September 8, 2022March 15, 2023 threadinburgh

The thread about the Quarryholes and its dark and bloody history; battles, treachery, murder, witchcraft and execution