Culture
Scottish Hallowe’en Traditions
Scotland has had some peculiar traditions for Hallowe’en! Discover our spooky Scottish Hallowe’en Traditions… Some of these traditions have been lost over the centuries, but some are still around […]
Heritage
Community
Traditional Shortbread Recipe
Enjoy this tried and tested shortbread recipe, handed down through the generations. A tasty, home-made gift! Ingredients 250 grams butter 125 grams caster sugar Pinch of salt 250 grams […]
Recipes
St Andrew’s Day Cocktail!
Speyburn’s Rob Roy cocktail is the perfect serve to raise a toast to St Andrew this month. Named after a strong Scotsman, just like St Andrew, the Rob Roy is a Scotland inspired cocktail best enjoyed on an autumnal evening by the fireplace.
Recipes
Torta Cioccolato Recipe
Celebrate Chocolate Week with this delicious, decadent and surprisingly easy recipe for Torta Cioccolato “Cooking is my true romance,” says chef Carina Contini, of Contini George Street in Edinburgh. “Here, […]
Culture
Top Royal Moments At Balmoral – Gallery
In tribute to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, here are some favourite images of the royal family taken at Balmoral Castle over the years.
Heritage
The Great Eight – Glamis Castle
Stunning Glamis Castle, the childhood home of Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother, has fascinating tales to tell. Discover the top eight "must-see" artefacts here.
Culture
The Crown of Scotland With Queen For The Final Time
This week Queen Elizabeth II has been lying in state in St Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh. Discover more about the Crown of Scotland that sat atop her coffin.
Recipes
Tasty Father’s Day Macaroon Recipe
Gary Maclean, The National Chef of Scotland and MasterChef champion, whips up a tasty treat for Father’s Day This Father’s Day, I’m sharing this macaroon recipe and thinking about […]
Heritage
Four Centuries Of Scotland’s Untold LGBT History
Over four centuries of Scotland’s untold LGBT history is to be revealed to the public for the first time as part of a series of guided tours to celebrate Pride month in June.
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Did You Know? Dunfermline!
Dunfermline has been awarded city status as part of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Discover three fascinating facts about this interesting, historical site!
