Here’s our pick of the best things to do in Edinburgh from the Gothic atmosphere of the Old Town to the Georgian grandeur of the New Town and beyond…
History
The last craftmakers of handmade bapipes
Bagpipes have been a rich part of Scottish heritage for centuries. Here, Jeremy Flint meets the last craftmakers of artisan handmade bagpipes in the…
Ahoy Portsoy: ACE Winches Scottish Traditional Boat Festival
Every July the small Aberdeenshire fishing town of Portsoy welcomes around 15,000 visitors for a weekend celebrating the northeast’s maritime heritage, here’s how the…
The Prince’s Foundation: The King’s legacy
Through the Prince’s Foundation, Scottish traditions and crafts are being given the support they need to thrive at both Dumfries House & The Castle of Mey
Floors Castle: Palace of the Borders
Fairytale Floors Castle on the banks of the River Tweed is one of the finest stately homes in all of Scotland. Here, we explore more…
Herstory: The Real Mary King’s Close celebrates Women’s History Month
The Real Mary King’s Close are celebrating Women’s History Month with special historical Herstory Tours, where visitors can hear the stories of some of…
The first kings of Scotland
In the first part of a new series heralding the kings and queens of Scotland, we look back at the first kings of Scotland,…
Fair Isle knit: Woven with love
We explore the history of the Fair Isle knit, and the story of how one remote island became known the world over for its…
The Isle of Mull: Made in Mull
On the idyllic Isle of Mull, a new trail is helping visitors get closer to the creative side of the island. We explore more…
The history of tartan: A chequered history
As a major new exhibition on tartan opens in Dundee, we look back at the rise to prominence of this most Scottish of patterns.…
