Author | Historian | Presenter
David C. Weinczok
Understanding Scotland’s history through prose, poetry, photography and presenting.
‘Place’ is what makes us, and my place is Scotland. My work in all its forms is about deepening our connection to Scotland’s historic landscapes.
Work with me
I am available on a contract and commission basis to put my expertise to work for heritage organisations, museums, media, tour groups, historical consultancy for films and media projects, and more. Find out how we can make history together.
Book: The History Behind Game of Thrones: The North Remembers
Published in 2019, my debut book uses Game of Thrones as a lens through which to explore Scottish history.
If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, you’ll love this book.
- Miltos Yerolemou (Syrio Forel)
Select publications, talks & events
You can find my written works in publications including History Scotland, The Scots Magazine, Orkney.com, The Scottish Banner, Hidden Scotland, The National, History Today and National Museums Scotland’s blog
Recent news & publications
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Stramash: a collection from the Edinburgh School of Poets
My poems are in print for the first time! ‘Stramash’ is a wonderful collection of poems from nearly 40 Scottish poets, available now from the Scottish Poetry Library. My two poems both dwell on the Ring of Brodgar in Orkney.
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Two poems in Scottish Mountaineering Press' 'Creatives'
‘Creatives’ is a space for writing on Scotland’s mountainous landscapes. My two poems, ‘A Remote Place’ and ‘Source’, questions where remoteness really lies and how humble sources can create mighty torrents.
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The Best of Edinburgh: A Hidden Scotland Guide
Hidden Scotland’s ultimae guide to Edinburgh is out now! I contributed sevral sections to the guide, including walking routes for the Old and New Towns, a guie to Edinburgh’s lesser-known historic oddities, and a roundup up the capital’s best castles.