Scotland

king robert the bruce

Scotland’s King Robert the Bruce did what few imagined possible and freed Scotland from its English overlords, for a while at least,...

Eilean Donan Castle, Kyle of Lochalsh. Credit: Shabaz Majeed, Scotland in Photographs

Scottish landscapes are some of the world's most beautiful; mist shrouded mountains, clear blue lochs and dramatic green hills that go on for miles....

St Andrew

So celebrate St Andrew’s Day today, we unearthed some home truths about Scotland’s national saint.

Autumn in Scotland is quiet, crisp, clear and perfect for exploring some of Scotland’s most spectacular scenery – especially with the promise of a...

The bronze plaque at the entrance to Advocates Close on Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile. Credit: Ian Rutherford / Alamy

Edinburgh is currently one of the UK's most in-demand destinations, and here Florence Sheward discovers hidden Edinburgh, the lesser known highlights of the Scottish...

As part of this summer's Platinum Jubilee celebrations, magnificent jewellery from Her Majesty The Queen's personal collection will go on display at Buckingham Palace,...

Discover the origins of Scotland’s most famous strength and agility contests, Highland games, which are still celebrated across the nation Originally an almighty test of...

Scotland’s west coast is home to the world’s finest whisky distilleries and the surrounding landscape is every bit as refreshing as the drinks themselves,...

Stunning, unspoilt scenery is what Lochaber in the west Scottish Highlands does best, but it’s by no means just a historic hinterland. Far from...

While the mystery of the Loch Ness monster has kept visitors coming back for generations, there’s far more to Britain’s most infamous lake as...