Culture
The History Of The Royal Highland Show
The Royal Highland Show starts today! Discover Scotland's premier event celebrating agricultural heritage and innovation.
Heritage
Heritage
Scottish History In Minutes – The Life Of Sir Walter Scott
National writing day was this week! Discover Sir Walter Scott, the Scottish novelist, poet and playwright whose works remain classics.
Culture
The Scottish Fish And Chips Shop Debate: Chippie vs Chipper?
Chippie or chipper – what do you call your Scottish fish and chip shop? As the bright nights return, so does the chippy tea... and the national debate.
Culture
A Cracking Celtic Celebration: The Beltane Fire Festival
The Beltane Fire Festival brings ancient Celtic traditions to life in an evening of spark and flame, costume and dance, folklore and more. Beltane honours life and celebrates summer! Spark your interest?
Facts & Quizzes
The Fascinating History Of Scottish Tartan
The history of Scottish tartan is as long and complex as the pattern itself. What began as a simple garment design with little meaning became a symbol of rebellion.
Facts & Quizzes
Hunt The Gowk: The History Of April Fools’ Day In Scotland
In Scotland, Hunt the Gowk was an old tradition on April 1, which shared the spirit of April Fools' Day. Learn all about it!
Heritage
Charles Rennie Mackintosh: Love Letters To His Wife
Charles Rennie Mackintosh wrote many love letters to his wife Margaret. Here are some heart-warming and heart-racing excerpts.
Burns
Burns Night Cocktails
Shake things up this Burns Night with Burns inspired gin cocktails from Caorunn Gin. Enjoy this set of unique cocktails as an alternative to whisky heavy tipples we're used to.
Burns
Q-Aye – Burns Edition Part 1
Burns Night is on January 25 so here are a few little-known facts about the bard and his influence around the world, to get ye in the mood for a dram or two
Facts & Quizzes
Scotland’s Mythical Creatures!
The good, the bad and the creepy! Discover some of Scotland's mythical creatures and the legends behind them.
