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Traditionally, the most regularily practised activity is [[dancing|historical dancing]]. However in recent years, more eclectic activities such as [[heavy combat]], [[renaissance fencing]] or [[feast]]s have broadened the tapestry. |
Traditionally, the most regularily practised activity is [[dancing|historical dancing]]. However in recent years, more eclectic activities such as [[heavy combat]], [[renaissance fencing]] or [[feast]]s have broadened the tapestry. |
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The main annual [[event]] run by the shire |
The main annual [[event]] run by the shire was previously [[Warbands]] at [[Edzell Castle]]. This event has now been discontinued. Harpelestane's newest large annual [[event]] is Battle of the Heart, Nineacres Memorial Campsite, near the Crook of Devon in [[Fife]]. |
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Revision as of 13:47, 31 March 2008
The Shire of Harpelestane is the SCA group that covers the entirety of Scotland. It is part of the Crown Principality of Insulae Draconis in the Kingdom of Drachenwald.
History
The shire was formed by members of the Medieval Society of the University of Edinburgh in 1993 and grew from covering only Edinburgh to the size it is today.
It originally shared the lands of Scotland with the Shire of Egail which was based at the USAF base at Edzell, Angus. When Egail became defunct due to the closure of the base, Harpelestane absorbed its lands.
People
Most members of the shire live in the Edinburgh and Fife areas, although there is also a small contigent in the Glasgow area and as far north as Aberdeen.
Activities
Traditionally, the most regularily practised activity is historical dancing. However in recent years, more eclectic activities such as heavy combat, renaissance fencing or feasts have broadened the tapestry.
The main annual event run by the shire was previously Warbands at Edzell Castle. This event has now been discontinued. Harpelestane's newest large annual event is Battle of the Heart, Nineacres Memorial Campsite, near the Crook of Devon in Fife.
