We remember the women who became muses to Scotland’s national bard and consider whether Rabbie Burns was more of a rascal or romantic at heart
History
Myth & legend: The Maiden of Castle Gloom
High in the Ochil Hills above the Clackmannanshire town of Dollar, on a narrow isthmus between two deep rocky gorges, stands Castle Campbell, originally known as Castle Gloom, which has links to a local legend
An armchair tour of Scone Palace
Come with us on an armchair tour of this splendid stately home whose grounds include the ancient coronation site of Scotland’s kings
Bonnie Prince Charlie’s 300th anniversary tour
To mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of Bonnie Prince Charlie, we take a tour of the places linked to his heroic but ultimately failed rising
Sir Sean Connery: James Bond legend and Scottish great
We reflect on Sir Sean Connery’s Scottish roots following his death, aged 90 years old, on 31st October 2020
Heroes of Scotland: Interview with Sir Andy Murray
Tennis champion Sir Andy Murray is one of Scotland’s best-known international sports stars. He tells us about his hometown, Dunblane, and where in Scotland features on his travel bucket list
To the manor born: Thirlestane Castle
Edward Maitland-Carew, descendant of one of Scotland’s most politically powerful families, welcomes us onto his grand family estate
A murder most royal: Was James IV’s mistress poisoned?
The suspicious death of Margaret Drummond, King James IV’s mistress, paved the way for a Thistle and a Rose union
Princess Anne’s love for Scotland
She knows the words to ‘Flower of Scotland’ by heart and rarely misses a Scotland rugby match. In her 70th birthday year, we look at Princess Anne’s strong affection for Scotland
Maxwell’s World: Ring of Bright Water, writing and Scotland
To mark the 60th anniversary of the publication of Ring of Bright Water, take an armchair tour of the places that influenced writer Gavin Maxwell
