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,…
Historic Events
King Charles goes crofting in Scotland
In the 1980s our future king spent a week crofting in Scotland. Ensconced in a farming community on a small Outer Hebridean isle, his host remembers his visit well…
The Stone of Scone
A symbol of Scotland, the Stone of Scone has attracted many myths throughout its history but are any of them true or were they…
Burns Night: Top tips for nosing and tasting whisky
With Burns Night and a dram or two of whisky on the horizon, we speak to Master Blender Billy Walker and get his tips on how to host a tasting at home
Hogmanay celebrations: Our how to guide
Few places in the world ring in the new year with quite the same fervour as Scotland.
Who was St Andrew: St Andrew’s Day history
With St Andrew’s Day approaching, we ask who was Scotland’s patron saint and why is he so celebrated?
King Charles III’s coronation: date announced
King Charles III’s coronation will be held on Saturday 6 May 2023 at Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace have confirmed
Royal titles in Scotland: Who’s who in the Royal Family?
Following the accession of King Charles III, we look at how this affects royal titles in Scotland We have a new king. On the…
Queen Elizabeth II: Scotland says goodbye
We follow Queen Elizabeth II’s final journey through Scotland, from her beloved Balmoral to Edinburgh’s St Giles’ Cathedral They came in their tens of…
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…
