The East Highlands
Though the West Highlands’ charms are well reported, the attractions of the East Highlands have often been unfairly overlooked, as our writer discovers on…
History
Clan castles: Whose clan seat is that?
As part of our clan special, our resident Scottish genealogist brings us 12 of his favourite Scottish clan castles and the clans and families…
How to celebrate Burns Night 2024
25 January marks the birthday of Scotland’s pre-eminent poet, Robert ‘Rabbie’ Burns and you can bet we’ll be celebrating this oh-so-Scottish night in style.…
Christmas at Holyrood Palace has arrived
Christmas at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh has arrived! Visitors to the Palace of Holyroodhouse will see the State Apartments transformed with shimmering Christmas trees,…
Edinburgh Christmas and Hogmanay 2023
‘Tis the season, and Christmas in Edinburgh is in full swing, including the iconic Christmas markets, an rink experience and some incredible headline acts…
The Red Duchess: Scotland’s first female MP
A hundred years after becoming Scotland’s first female MP, we tell the remarkable life story of Kitty, Duchess of Atholl, one of the past…
Easter Ross: A Highland secret
Characterised by abundant farmland and the water that encloses it, Easter Ross is a region rich in history that rewards time and exploration Words…
The Kings of Scotland: Balliol vs Bruce
From John Balliol to Robert the Bruce: here we look at four of the most complex medieval Kings of Scotland The years from 1290…
Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe: Clan legends
The Celtic legends and clan connections of Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe can be discovered by road, rail, and boat, according to our local…
The early kings of Scotland: The end of the House of Dunkeld
In the fourth part of our series on the early kings of Scotland, we begin with the king considered the finest monarch Scotland ever…
