Scotland says farewell to Queen Elizabeth II at St Giles’ Cathedral
A celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s life took place at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday 12 September – read the Order of…
History
Princess Anne’s love for Scotland
Just like her late mother, HM Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne has always had a strong affection for Scotland…
Operation Unicorn: Death of HM Queen Elizabeth II
Operation Unicorn is the name given to the formal plans in the eventuality that Queen Elizabeth II should die at Balmoral, which was one…
Leave your message of condolence for the Royal Family on the death of HM Queen Elizabeth II
HM Queen Elizabeth II, the longest reigning monarch in British history, passed away peacefully on Thursday 8 September, at Balmoral Castle at the age…
The Queen in Scotland
As we pay tribute to the remarkable life and reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II, we look back at our article on the duties…
Platinum Jubilee Celebrations 2022
As we pay tribute to the remarkable life and reign of HM Queen Elizabeth II, we look back at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations…
Edward VIII Balmoral holiday scandal
How a holiday at Balmoral proved disastrous for the reputation of King Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson
St Abbs: The smugglers’ trail
We explore St Abbs, which forms part of Berwickshire’s smugglers’ trail, and is the kind of unassuming village that you’ll want to hide away…
The true tale of the slave Joseph Knight: A new theatre production reveals all
As part of Scotland’s Year of Stories 2022 the true tale of the slave Joseph Knight is told as the National Theatre of Scotland…
The Saltire Flag: History and legacy
As Scotland’s Flag Heritage Centre reopens after major restoration, we uncover the fascinating history of Scotland’s national symbol and the meaning behind it The…
