Jenn Scott
@jennscott1485.bsky.social
Historian, writer, re-enactor. Interested in Scots clothing and sometimes battles from 1450-1750.
https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/the-men-of-warre-the-clothes-weapons-and-accoutrements-of-the-scots-at-war-1460-1600.php
https://www.helion.co.uk/military-history-books/the-men-of-warre-the-clothes-weapons-and-accoutrements-of-the-scots-at-war-1460-1600.php
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Jenn Scott
@jennscott1485.bsky.social
· Aug 5
Any history festivals out there or podcasts? Let's talk.
Speaker availability for 2025/26
I'm available for talks on -
Late medieval and Renaissance clothing in Scotland
Jacobite clothing during the Risings
Get in touch to discuss your event
I'm available for talks on -
Late medieval and Renaissance clothing in Scotland
Jacobite clothing during the Risings
Get in touch to discuss your event
Still got some availability early next year.
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Important role - new Chair of the Board of @ukri.org
£33k for one day a week. Closes 11 Jan. Would be good from my perspective to get someone who understands higher education and the value of the arts, humanities and social sciences!
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£33k for one day a week. Closes 11 Jan. Would be good from my perspective to get someone who understands higher education and the value of the arts, humanities and social sciences!
plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetai...
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November 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Important role - new Chair of the Board of @ukri.org
£33k for one day a week. Closes 11 Jan. Would be good from my perspective to get someone who understands higher education and the value of the arts, humanities and social sciences!
plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetai...
£33k for one day a week. Closes 11 Jan. Would be good from my perspective to get someone who understands higher education and the value of the arts, humanities and social sciences!
plusportal.perrettlaver.com/VacancyDetai...
news.stv.tv/west-central...
Wait aren't these people learning English to help their kids at school?
In what world would anyone think they would be allowed any kind of contact with the pupils in this context?.
This is nonsense and surely the people protesting must know that.
Wait aren't these people learning English to help their kids at school?
In what world would anyone think they would be allowed any kind of contact with the pupils in this context?.
This is nonsense and surely the people protesting must know that.
'Misguided and toxic' anti-adult English lesson protest outside primary school
A group gathered outside Dalmarnock Primary School in Glasgow on Monday morning.
news.stv.tv
November 25, 2025 at 7:16 AM
news.stv.tv/west-central...
Wait aren't these people learning English to help their kids at school?
In what world would anyone think they would be allowed any kind of contact with the pupils in this context?.
This is nonsense and surely the people protesting must know that.
Wait aren't these people learning English to help their kids at school?
In what world would anyone think they would be allowed any kind of contact with the pupils in this context?.
This is nonsense and surely the people protesting must know that.
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I'm looking forward to working as a WW1 Army Service Corps soldier twice this week at Ancient House Museum, Thetford.
Will be good to get the itchy khaki wool on again! 😄
Photo: Harvey Mills
www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com
Will be good to get the itchy khaki wool on again! 😄
Photo: Harvey Mills
www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com
November 24, 2025 at 7:04 PM
I'm looking forward to working as a WW1 Army Service Corps soldier twice this week at Ancient House Museum, Thetford.
Will be good to get the itchy khaki wool on again! 😄
Photo: Harvey Mills
www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com
Will be good to get the itchy khaki wool on again! 😄
Photo: Harvey Mills
www.nigelamieshistoricaleducation.com
Gave my last talk of 2025 at the weekend.
In the thank you email 'we were all enthralled '.
Can't ask really for better feed back.
I have quite a few bookings for next year definitely have a bit availability
In the thank you email 'we were all enthralled '.
Can't ask really for better feed back.
I have quite a few bookings for next year definitely have a bit availability
Any history festivals out there or podcasts? Let's talk.
Speaker availability for 2025/26
I'm available for talks on -
Late medieval and Renaissance clothing in Scotland
Jacobite clothing during the Risings
Get in touch to discuss your event
I'm available for talks on -
Late medieval and Renaissance clothing in Scotland
Jacobite clothing during the Risings
Get in touch to discuss your event
November 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Gave my last talk of 2025 at the weekend.
In the thank you email 'we were all enthralled '.
Can't ask really for better feed back.
I have quite a few bookings for next year definitely have a bit availability
In the thank you email 'we were all enthralled '.
Can't ask really for better feed back.
I have quite a few bookings for next year definitely have a bit availability
Ardvrek Castle wall 'ripped down' for use as stepping stones - BBC News share.google/ZBloYmbvFMwn...
And this is why we can't have nice things.
And this is why we can't have nice things.
Ardvrek Castle wall 'ripped down' for use as stepping stones
Ardvrek Castle in Assynt is a 500-year-old former clan seat, and reputed to be haunted.
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November 23, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Ardvrek Castle wall 'ripped down' for use as stepping stones - BBC News share.google/ZBloYmbvFMwn...
And this is why we can't have nice things.
And this is why we can't have nice things.
Great talk. They were so nice
Off to Dunbar now.
Looking forward to talking to East Lothian Embroiders and Textile Artists about Women's clothing in late medieval Scotland on Saturday 22nd at the Bleaching Field Centre, Dunbar at 2pm.
November 22, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Great talk. They were so nice
Off to Dunbar now.
Looking forward to talking to East Lothian Embroiders and Textile Artists about Women's clothing in late medieval Scotland on Saturday 22nd at the Bleaching Field Centre, Dunbar at 2pm.
November 22, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Off to Dunbar now.
On my way back from work today.
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
On my way back from work today.
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Racist abuse curtails consultation on Glasgow slavery links www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Consultation on Glasgow slavery trail curtailed due to racist abuse
Glasgow City Council cut back an attempt to gather views on how to mark the city's slave trade history due to
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Racist abuse curtails consultation on Glasgow slavery links www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
The British library is in crisis: why does nobody care?
The widespread indifference to the British Library's crippling cyberattack demonstrates a perilous failure to value the knowledge infrastructure vital for national prosperity
www.cityam.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:27 AM
I’ve written a piece on the curious lack of media and political interest in the issues faced by our national @britishlibrary.bsky.social. This is strange given we live in a world where ideas, knowledge and research are a long-term source of innovation and insight
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
www.cityam.com/the-british-...
This Saturday
Looking forward to talking to East Lothian Embroiders and Textile Artists about Women's clothing in late medieval Scotland on Saturday 22nd at the Bleaching Field Centre, Dunbar at 2pm.
November 17, 2025 at 1:33 PM
This Saturday
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Actually what's in that cup, Is it mead? Is one of those questions that you get asked quite frequently as a reenactor. Spoiler alert :- it's very unlikely to be mead.
I've written about mead and its popular perception for The Conversation. theconversation.com/the-truth-ab... Mildly concerned that by pointing out that the Vikings (probably) didn't drink (much) mead, I will have annoyed all the re-enactors, many of whom have swords oh dear.
The truth about Vikings and mead might disappoint modern enthusiasts
The standard drink was far more likely to be ale.
theconversation.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Actually what's in that cup, Is it mead? Is one of those questions that you get asked quite frequently as a reenactor. Spoiler alert :- it's very unlikely to be mead.
Maybe leave things alone when visiting?
www.scotsman.com/news/500-yea...
www.scotsman.com/news/500-yea...
Visitors urged to 'respect Scotland's heritage' after historic castle wall torn down
The wall is an original 15th-century feature of the castle and was eventually repaired this week
www.scotsman.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Maybe leave things alone when visiting?
www.scotsman.com/news/500-yea...
www.scotsman.com/news/500-yea...
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Outlaw, fiddler, & folk hero James Macpherson (c1675–1700) was hanged #OTD, 16 Nov, for being Romani. Prior to his execution Macpherson composed his famous “Rant”. Macpherson sang his lament on the gallows & smashed his fiddle before meeting his fate
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blog.historicenvironment.scot/2022/06/the-...
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blog.historicenvironment.scot/2022/06/the-...
The loss of a son: Jamie Macpherson and his Gypsy heritage - Historic Environment Scotland Blog
Outlaw and folk hero Jamie Macpherson was tried and hung in 1700 for being a Gypsy. Uncover his story told by his Gypsy mother.
blog.historicenvironment.scot
November 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Outlaw, fiddler, & folk hero James Macpherson (c1675–1700) was hanged #OTD, 16 Nov, for being Romani. Prior to his execution Macpherson composed his famous “Rant”. Macpherson sang his lament on the gallows & smashed his fiddle before meeting his fate
1/7
blog.historicenvironment.scot/2022/06/the-...
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blog.historicenvironment.scot/2022/06/the-...
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Good gravy does this ruffler have a sensational history. 1620s, English, owned by Sir Edwin Rich (b.1594) to Dame Zandra Rhodes (b.1940). Sold for 30x upper est. I'd like to know the story behind one of the holes and its corresponding blood stain! Unboxing video on auction house's insta.
Lot 538 - A fine and rare shaped linen ruffler,
Lot 538 - A fine and rare shaped linen ruffler, - Estimate 6000-10000 GBP
www.kerrytaylorauctions.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Good gravy does this ruffler have a sensational history. 1620s, English, owned by Sir Edwin Rich (b.1594) to Dame Zandra Rhodes (b.1940). Sold for 30x upper est. I'd like to know the story behind one of the holes and its corresponding blood stain! Unboxing video on auction house's insta.
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OTD in 1715 the battle of Sheriffmuir was fought between the government army led by Argyll against the Jacobites led by the somewhat ineffectual Mar. Both sides claimed victory.
The first question on your lips is but what were they wearing?
I can help with that - www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
The first question on your lips is but what were they wearing?
I can help with that - www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
November 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
OTD in 1715 the battle of Sheriffmuir was fought between the government army led by Argyll against the Jacobites led by the somewhat ineffectual Mar. Both sides claimed victory.
The first question on your lips is but what were they wearing?
I can help with that - www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
The first question on your lips is but what were they wearing?
I can help with that - www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
OTD in 1715 the battle of Sheriffmuir was fought between the government army led by Argyll against the Jacobites led by the somewhat ineffectual Mar. Both sides claimed victory.
The first question on your lips is but what were they wearing?
I can help with that - www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
The first question on your lips is but what were they wearing?
I can help with that - www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
November 13, 2025 at 7:45 PM
OTD in 1715 the battle of Sheriffmuir was fought between the government army led by Argyll against the Jacobites led by the somewhat ineffectual Mar. Both sides claimed victory.
The first question on your lips is but what were they wearing?
I can help with that - www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
The first question on your lips is but what were they wearing?
I can help with that - www.helion.co.uk/military-his...
And I remember this at school
Up the close an doon the stair
Ben the hoose wi Burke an Hare
Burke’s the butcher, Hare’s the thief
Knox the boy who buys the beef
—cheery wee 19th-century Edinburgh children’s skipping rhyme, about bodysnatching & murder
#FolkloreThursday #C19th
bodiesandacademia.wordpress.com/2017/09/11/t...
Ben the hoose wi Burke an Hare
Burke’s the butcher, Hare’s the thief
Knox the boy who buys the beef
—cheery wee 19th-century Edinburgh children’s skipping rhyme, about bodysnatching & murder
#FolkloreThursday #C19th
bodiesandacademia.wordpress.com/2017/09/11/t...
The afterlives of anatomical bodies: what museum collections can teach us about our past
‘Up the close and doon the stair,/ Ben the hoose wi’ Burke and Hare/ Burke’s the butcher, Hare’s the thief,/ Knox the boy who buys the beef.’ This Scottish children’s rhyme has br…
bodiesandacademia.wordpress.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:10 PM
And I remember this at school
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Dear #skystorians, here is a cool story of a very big cannon experiment of the 1680s in Europe. A 🧵 about the idea of transporting people in cannon balls ...
November 13, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Dear #skystorians, here is a cool story of a very big cannon experiment of the 1680s in Europe. A 🧵 about the idea of transporting people in cannon balls ...
I am staying in a hotel in Coventry on Friday night as I am going to the reenactment markets. I have just had an email telling me about things to do in Coventry none of which are in Coventry.
November 12, 2025 at 6:26 PM
I am staying in a hotel in Coventry on Friday night as I am going to the reenactment markets. I have just had an email telling me about things to do in Coventry none of which are in Coventry.
✨ Throwback to April ✨
What an absolute pleasure it was to speak for the Mary Queen of Scots Society about one of my favourite topics: the clothing of Mary Queen of Scots. Her wardrobe tells such a fascinating story of power and identity.
What an absolute pleasure it was to speak for the Mary Queen of Scots Society about one of my favourite topics: the clothing of Mary Queen of Scots. Her wardrobe tells such a fascinating story of power and identity.
November 12, 2025 at 12:25 PM
✨ Throwback to April ✨
What an absolute pleasure it was to speak for the Mary Queen of Scots Society about one of my favourite topics: the clothing of Mary Queen of Scots. Her wardrobe tells such a fascinating story of power and identity.
What an absolute pleasure it was to speak for the Mary Queen of Scots Society about one of my favourite topics: the clothing of Mary Queen of Scots. Her wardrobe tells such a fascinating story of power and identity.
Amazed that anyone in 2025 thinks it's okay to have a public programme/ conference that contains absolutely no women ( and this isn't the first year)
November 9, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Amazed that anyone in 2025 thinks it's okay to have a public programme/ conference that contains absolutely no women ( and this isn't the first year)