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…
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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…
Falkland Palace: A palace of pleasure
A favoured holiday retreat for the Stuarts, Falkland Palace in Fife is one of the finest examples of a Renaissance palace in Scotland Created…
Rob Roy: A legend in his own lifetime
We examine whether the Scottish folk hero, Rob Roy, lives up to his romanticised literary reputation as the Scottish Robin Hood
The Loch Ness Centre: The search for Nessie reimagined
The reimagined Loch Ness Centre has opened following a £1.5 million investment, where guests can delve into the story behind the global phenomena and…
The real Macbeth and the House of Dunkeld: Early Kings of Scotland
In the next part of a series heralding the kings and queens of Scotland, we pick up the story with the family of the…
Inside the Royal Yacht Britannia
We explore how the Royal Yacht Britannia, the Royal Family’s former yacht, became one of Britain’s best-loved attractions…
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: The greatest show in Scotland
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is renowned the world over for its spectacle and precision. But this iconic show had surprisingly humble beginnings…
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…
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…
