We reflect on Sir Sean Connery’s Scottish roots following his death, aged 90 years old, on 31st October 2020
Great Scots
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
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
The flying Scot: Interview with Jackie Stewart
Away from the roar of F1, motor racing legend Sir Jackie Stewart talks about the country he loves
King in waiting: Robert the Bruce’s fight for the crown
How the legendary king bided his time before clawing his way to power
Aberdeen’s secret son: Lord Byron’s life in Scotland
We investigate the little-known Scottish roots of one of England’s most celebrated Romantic poets and discover Lord Byron’s life in Scotland
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
St Andrew’s Day history: Who was Saint Andrew?
With St Andrew’s Day approaching, we ask who was Scotland’s patron saint and why is he so celebrated?
