Norse (Viking) hogbacks displayed at Govan Old Parish Church in Glasgow, Scotland. These five probably date to the 10th century or thereabouts. Hogbacks are thought to be grave markers. They are believed to represent houses of the dead. | International Man of History

St. Bride’s Church in Douglas, Scotland, is really a hidden gem. Built in the 14th century, it was the burial site of the Black Douglas family, fierce warriors and loyal allies of Robert the Bruce. The most famous, Sir James "Black" Douglas, was one of Bruce’s most trusted commanders. He earned a fearsome reputation for his daring raids against the English. After Bruce’s death, Douglas set out to take his heart to the Holy Land, but he was killed fighting the Moors in Spain. His tomb lies inside

3.2K views · 76 reactions | #oldscotland, #historicchurch,#HistoricalSites,#historicalchurches, #redhills Old Scotland Presbyterian Church in the Red Hills of northern Monroe County. | Rambling The Alabama Black Belt | Facebook

18 reactions | Join us on Wednesday, 29th November, for the Free Church of Scotland Day of Prayer. Free Church of Scotland Moderator Rev. Bob Akroyd invites you to join us in prayer as we pray for our communities and churches. For more details, go to: https://freechurch.org/prayer/ #fcos | Free Church of Scotland | Facebook