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, individual 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
Events & recent publications
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The Fortingall Yew & the risk of another Sycamore Gap incident
The National
The wanton destruction of the Sycamore Gap Tree has underscored two sides to humanity’s relationship with totems of the natural world.
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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.
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Talk for Haddington's History Society: 2,000 Years of Fortification in East Lothian
This top-level overview of East Lothian sites will discuss the region’s best examples of hillforts, and Roman forts, and medieval castles. Join me on April 24th from 19:30-21:00 at the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Haddington.