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…
Great Scots
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 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…
Floors Castle: Palace of the Borders
Fairytale Floors Castle on the banks of the River Tweed is one of the finest stately homes in all of Scotland. Here, we explore more…
Robert Burns’ love life explored
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
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
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?
