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.

A selfie of David, wearing glasses and a Nova Scotia tartan scarf, standing in a snow-laced field in front of Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh.

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

  • An ancient yew tree, split in two with a great gap in the middle, stands within a stone enclosure next to a church.

    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.

    Read it here
  • A narrow paved road curves to the left, following the course of a small river, overlooked on the right by a steep heather-clad slope topped by a formidable ridgeline.

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    2 mini-articles by me per month

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