The Robert the Bruce Society

10/08/2023

30/07/2023

***The Throne***

11/07/2023

Heritage Centre opened today (Tue) 12-2pm

Station St, Renton, Dumbarton G82 4ND

02/07/2023

Off with his hand she said.... funday Sunday at the heritage centre for the kids today.... 😃

26/06/2023

Bannockburn Day 2023.
We had a great day at Bannockburn yesterday despite our leader being arrested! More on Duncan later.

Phil The Town Cryer from Lanark kicked off proceedings with a Welcome Poem and a Poem about the Battle of Bannockburn, both were brilliant.

Ted Christopher was excellent as always with words between the speakers and singing Scottish Dawn and Scots Wha Hae.

I recited the Poem around the Rotunda and gave an explanation of each line by Kathleen Jamie. See the link below for more information ...
https://www.scottishpoetrylibrary.org.uk/poem/here-lies-our-land/
Apparently, Molly turned and stared when she heard my voice on the microphone.

Then Big Duncan was arrested by the Town Cryer for apparently 'philandering' with 'multiple ladies' in Inverness. Weirdly, the crowd didn't appear shocked by this accusation Care tae explain yersel’ Dunky? Oh and it was duly noted that you pointed at me when Phil asked if anyone could identify the whereabouts of Duncan Thomson

Once in custody, the Town Cryer explained that Duncan could only be released if everyone sang Happy Birthday to Duncan which of course, they did. Well done, Nicky, Alexis, Alyson, and Jill for this impromptu ruse that I couldn't even let Ted know as Duncan was holding a brolly over him. By the way, ladies, have any of you been to Inverness recently?

After his release, Duncan spoke fondly about King Robert living in the Renton, the work of the Artizans in Lanark, and in Schools last week. Duncan also spoke of the Good Sir James Douglas, Teba, and Simon Collings taking the King's Heart to Jerusalem. Inspirational as always - well done Duncan

We then retired to the Tartan Arms for food, with music from young Gracie Kelly from Bannockburn and Ted Christopher and Adrian Robertson. Graeme Brown came out of the crowd and did a few songs as well. Fantastic from our musicians.

The raffle made £180 and was donated to the Strathleven Artizans. We also sold 10 Scottish Superheroes T-Shirts and Hoodies, with £5 from each sale going to the Strathleven Artizans.

I have created the 2024 event today, so we have a year to build up next year's event. I've booked the Tartan Arms for the 23rd of June from 3 - 8 pm.

Hope you are all safe and well, and thanks and well done to everyone who has been smashing it over the past 6 months at the various Artizan Events from Scone through to Bannockburn.

Incredible effort everyone.
Thank you 🙏
Steven

Small folk playing our part. / ‘Come all ye’, the country says / You win me, who take me most to heart. ...

20/06/2023

Dumbarton Castle view from Greenock the Pier was constructed between 1874 and 1875 and was officially opened on Saturday, 8th May, 1875. It was badly damaged during a storm on 20th December, 1900 and never repaired. Remains of the pier were there in 1947 but it had been demolished before Queen Elizabeth's visit in 1953.

20/06/2023

Strathleven Artizans were invited along to be part of a two day Schools History Project organised by the Dumbarton Castle Society, the kids projects were awesome! and they loved the interaction with weapons helmets etc... that the Artizans had on display well done all for your hard work today 👏👏👏much appreciated 😊 only one more day to go.. 😉 👑

18/06/2023

Ayr’s medieval parish church, dedicated to St John the Baptist. The church appears to have been founded in the late twelfth century, and it was enlarged during the following centuries. In 1315 King Robert the Bruce convened a parliament or assembly in the church to decide the succession to the Scottish throne.

17/06/2023

Today saw the Strathleven Artizans, John de Graeme Society and William Wallace Society attend Lanark Medieval Celebration great day was had by all.

photo credit -Fearchara Fia Photography.