Local Experts Create Scottish History Videos

The Firth of Forth from Calton Hill.

Local history experts and enthusiasts from Scotland's Forth Valley have created six online videos to provide a window into the country's past.

Available on the website ForthsTimeline, the videos cover subjects ranging from the life of the Romans to the introduction of the railways. Other videos deal with the life of servants during the Georgian period, the medieval poet who inspired the legacy of William Wallace, the man who created a university's art collection and the towers that housed the powerful families who shaped Scotland before and after the Act of Union.

The topics were chosen to demonstrate the rich heritage of the area in relation to the bigger picture of Scottish history. The series uses different styles including re-enactments, biographies, tour guides and documentaries to tell the stories (Full descriptions below).

The videos are part of the Forth Timeline project. Under the headline "Unravel Scotland's History", the campaign encourages interest in Scottish history and culture by connecting 16 of the Forth Valley's museums, galleries and buildings through common themes.

Councillor Adrian Mahoney, the convener of leisure, tourism and community at Falkirk Council, said: "It's great to see these new videos being produced.

Hopefully they will make local residents and visitors more aware of the fantastic history we have in this area - and perhaps encourage them to visit some of our museums, galleries and historic sites in the coming months."