The best Highland games in Scotland this summer
Discover the origins of Scottish Highland games, and find the best events to attend in Scotland this summer Highland games have been a traditional…
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Spirit of speyside whisky festival: Dramming up support
Held each spring, the Spirit of Speyside festival celebrates whisky’s past, present, and future This is what whisky was made for,” says Iain Forteath,…
Shetland Isles: Food and drink
Discover how the residents of the Shetland Isles are reclaiming the produce from their seas and fields for themselves and their guests Words and…
Kilchoan: The secret peninsula
Kilchoan is the most westerly village in mainland Britain, which makes discovering it all the more special Words by Sally Coffey Narrow, rocky roads…
How to celebrate Burns Night 2024
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.…
Christmas at Holyrood Palace has arrived
Christmas at Holyrood Palace in Edinburgh has arrived! Visitors to the Palace of Holyroodhouse will see the State Apartments transformed with shimmering Christmas trees,…
Edinburgh Christmas and Hogmanay 2023
‘Tis the season, and Christmas in Edinburgh is in full swing, including the iconic Christmas markets, an rink experience and some incredible headline acts…
Scotland in winter: Northern Lights to fireside drams
From the Northern Lights to festive traditions and fireside drams, here are five reasons to visit Scotland in winter Words by Sally Coffey The…
The best things to do in the Scottish Borders
Home to ancient abbeys, splendid stately homes and a heritage textiles industry, the Scottish Borders are worthy of your time, so don’t miss these…
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo: The greatest show in Scotland
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is renowned the world over for its spectacle and precision. But this iconic show had surprisingly humble beginnings…
