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
Great Scots
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…
Princess Anne’s love for Scotland
Just like her late mother, HM Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Anne has always had a strong affection for Scotland…
The Saltire Flag: History and legacy
As Scotland’s Flag Heritage Centre reopens after major restoration, we uncover the fascinating history of Scotland’s national symbol and the meaning behind it The…
King George IV Visits Scotland in 1822
When Sir Walter Scott was tasked with planning the first visit to Scotland by a reigning monarch, King George IV, in almost two centuries,…
Mary, Queen of Scots: Mary’s Secret Code
Imprisoned for half her life, Mary, Queen of Scots used a series of ciphers and codes in locked letters to communicate with supporters, but…
Bonnie Prince Charlie tour of Scotland
To mark the 300th anniversary of the birth of Bonnie Prince Charlie, we take a tour of the places linked to his heroic but ultimately failed rising
The Stuarts: James II (1430-1460) biography
We survey the reigns of the Stuart kings and queens that saw Scotland rise above its clan divisions and move towards a future as rulers of the United Kingdom
