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
Great Scots
What is Burns Night: The history behind the Scottish celebration
We prepare to have “a glass o’ whisky punch wi’ honest men” on Burns Night, accompanied by a forkful of historic ceremonies and sentiment
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…
James Watt history: An industrious mind
On the bicentenary of his death, we tell the story of James Watt, one of Scotland’s most influential inventors
How to celebrate Burns Night in 2023
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.…
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?
George Mackay Brown in Orkney: For the islands he wrote
For George Mackay Brown, the Orkney Islands, where he was born, grew up and spent almost all his adult life, are at the heart of his writing
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…
