Scotland

The Up Helly Aa festival celebrates Shetland’s Viking heritage in style, yet there is far more to the remote Scottish archipelago than flaming torch...

First look at Charles Rennie Mackintosh's Oak Room, recreated at the brand new V&A Dundee museum Charles Rennie Mackintosh's iconic Oak Room will go on...

24 hours in Aberdeen

Dive right into harbour life in Scotland’s third largest city, Aberdeen, with our whistlestop guide In July 1909, Harry Houdini prepared for a run at...

Once a Norse stronghold, the Shetland Islands, in Britain’s extreme north, are littered with relics of their former conquerors and much more besides, writes...

View towards Tobermory on the Isle of Mull. Credit: Visit Scotland

Lauren Fraser charts a course around Scotland’s Inner Hebrides, seeking out the islands’ best experiences If you’re fans of the Scottish Highlands and landscapes with...

Mary Queen of Scots film locations

The main draw of Inverness is the beauty of the surrounding Scottish Highlands, but join us first for a whistle-stop tour of the historic...

This 36-page guide, brought to you by Discover Britain and VisitScotland, brings you the best of Scotland in 2016. Discover atmospheric castles and ancient clan...

Sixty-six new gardens in Scotland are to open to the public as Scotland’s Gardens celebrates its 85th anniversary year.

Plan your next holiday in Britain with Discover Britain! We help to arrange exclusive small group tours for readers to all parts of the UK...

“The sofa cushions are soft underneath you, the fire is well alight, the air is warm and stagnant. In these blissful circumstances, what is...