44. Scotland’s Silver Brooch, Stirling

<p>This Week Neil’s on his home turf delving into the deep history of one of the most glorious castles in the British Isles.</p><br /><p>They say Stirling castle is the silver brooch that hitches the Highlands of Scotland to the lowlands. Neil very much regards it as his personal touch stone. It’s a place that was already well trodden by our ancestors when the Roman road builders turned up around AD80.</p><p>The castle, which sits atop a geological formation known as a crag and tail, has always been strategically vital, playing a crucial part in the history of Scotland and the British Isles.</p><p>Kings and queens have been born and raised there, battles fought, and scores settled in and around it. Jaw-dropping grandeur and beauty, it’s a place full of drama and passion, it’s a place Neil knows &amp; loves well.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Check out, the Neil Oliver Patreon site for new history and commentary videos every week</p><p>The series Instagram account is – Neil Oliver Love Letter</p><hr /><p style="color: grey; font-size: 0.75em;"> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color: grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>