Scots at War Living History Society

The Scots at War Living History Society is an educational, non-profit living history group dedicated to the authentic portrayal, study, and preservation of Scottish experiences during 20th-century warfare. Covering the era from 1899 to 1945, the society focuses on the military service and domestic sacrifices that shaped the nation through major conflicts like the First and Second World Wars. Rather than just recreating battles, our goal is to bring to life the complex social, political and economic forces of the time by highlighting the lived experiences of both frontline individuals, including medical personnel and iconic Highland Regiments like The Black Watch and the civilians who supported them back home.

Members dress in detailed, period-accurate uniforms and civilian kit to tell the stories of factory workers, shipbuilders, nurses, and frontline soldiers alike. Whether collaborating with major institutions at heritage sites like Fort George or conducting deep historical research into forgotten wartime individuals, the Scots at War Living History Society ensures that the legacy, memory, and heritage of Scotland's wartime generation remain vividly accessible to the general public