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
On my way back from work today.
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
On my way back from work today.
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...
✨ 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.
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 7, 2025 at 6:07 PM
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.
A throwback here with a picture of me outside Avoncroft Museum ( recommend if you are in Bromsgrove) medieval house.
October 24, 2025 at 5:26 AM
A throwback here with a picture of me outside Avoncroft Museum ( recommend if you are in Bromsgrove) medieval house.
Interested in men's clothing in late Medieval Scotland ?
Come and hear me talk on Monday 3 November at Augustine United Church, Edinburgh
Come and hear me talk on Monday 3 November at Augustine United Church, Edinburgh
October 18, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Interested in men's clothing in late Medieval Scotland ?
Come and hear me talk on Monday 3 November at Augustine United Church, Edinburgh
Come and hear me talk on Monday 3 November at Augustine United Church, Edinburgh
One last memory of Cornwall before I focus on pulling together talks for November
October 16, 2025 at 7:36 AM
One last memory of Cornwall before I focus on pulling together talks for November
Sunset and moonrise in Cornwall
October 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Sunset and moonrise in Cornwall
Yesterday I went to Cleeve Abbey which was lovely but my favourite bit was the fabulously named Cleeva Clapp who used to tell visitors in the 1870s ghost stories about the monks.
October 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Yesterday I went to Cleeve Abbey which was lovely but my favourite bit was the fabulously named Cleeva Clapp who used to tell visitors in the 1870s ghost stories about the monks.
The sea at Watchet in Somerset this afternoon.
October 4, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The sea at Watchet in Somerset this afternoon.
I went to Amsterdam at the weekend.
September 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
I went to Amsterdam at the weekend.
South Leith Church this morning
More information in the alt text.
More information in the alt text.
September 13, 2025 at 10:15 AM
South Leith Church this morning
More information in the alt text.
More information in the alt text.
OTD in history in 1547, the battle of Pinkie Cleugh was fought. It was part of the English crown's attempt to persuade the Scots to marry Mary , Queen of Scots to Edward. England was victorious on the day but the Franco-Scottish alliance was strengthened.
September 10, 2025 at 7:29 AM
OTD in history in 1547, the battle of Pinkie Cleugh was fought. It was part of the English crown's attempt to persuade the Scots to marry Mary , Queen of Scots to Edward. England was victorious on the day but the Franco-Scottish alliance was strengthened.
OTD 9 September 1513, James IV became the last British king to die in battle at the battle of Flodden.
In my book , The Men of Warre ( 🔗 www.helion.co.uk/military-his...)
I discuss the clothes and weapons of the men who fought at Flodden.
#scottishhistory #stewartmonarchs
#jamesiv
In my book , The Men of Warre ( 🔗 www.helion.co.uk/military-his...)
I discuss the clothes and weapons of the men who fought at Flodden.
#scottishhistory #stewartmonarchs
#jamesiv
September 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
OTD 9 September 1513, James IV became the last British king to die in battle at the battle of Flodden.
In my book , The Men of Warre ( 🔗 www.helion.co.uk/military-his...)
I discuss the clothes and weapons of the men who fought at Flodden.
#scottishhistory #stewartmonarchs
#jamesiv
In my book , The Men of Warre ( 🔗 www.helion.co.uk/military-his...)
I discuss the clothes and weapons of the men who fought at Flodden.
#scottishhistory #stewartmonarchs
#jamesiv
Parading through Ludlow last weekend.
August 28, 2025 at 6:17 AM
Parading through Ludlow last weekend.
Arrived in Ludlow. Have just climbed to the Castle with some of our stuff. Actually caught myself thinking why do they put castles at the top of hills..
August 22, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Arrived in Ludlow. Have just climbed to the Castle with some of our stuff. Actually caught myself thinking why do they put castles at the top of hills..
This weekend I will be at Ludlow Castle with the Beaufort Company.
Come and see us!
Come and see us!
August 20, 2025 at 5:41 PM
This weekend I will be at Ludlow Castle with the Beaufort Company.
Come and see us!
Come and see us!
Fantastic weekend at the battle of Bosworth
August 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Fantastic weekend at the battle of Bosworth
August 9, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Fabulous weekend at @traquairhouse.bsky.social in 1474.
August 4, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Fabulous weekend at @traquairhouse.bsky.social in 1474.
Woke up to this at Traquair House this morning
August 2, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Woke up to this at Traquair House this morning
Three years ago we married in a weekend of love and laughter.
July 30, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Three years ago we married in a weekend of love and laughter.
Great day yesterday working at the Lochearnhead Games
July 27, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Great day yesterday working at the Lochearnhead Games
My next event is next weekend at a special place Traquair House, Innerleithen.
Come and see us in 1474
Come and see us in 1474
July 24, 2025 at 10:27 AM
My next event is next weekend at a special place Traquair House, Innerleithen.
Come and see us in 1474
Come and see us in 1474
Ah well you will love this suit Sir John Hynde Cotton (1686 – 1752). Sir John was an English Tory MP and a Jacobite. He got this in Edinburgh 1744. Although it did have to be enlarged as he was a big man.
July 19, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Ah well you will love this suit Sir John Hynde Cotton (1686 – 1752). Sir John was an English Tory MP and a Jacobite. He got this in Edinburgh 1744. Although it did have to be enlarged as he was a big man.