Driving in Scotland with a US licence? Learn the 12-month rule, why there is no exchange agreement, and how to get your UK driving licence in 2026.
The Scottish surnames of Clan MacRae carry the story of one of the Highlandsโ most loyal and fiercely independent families. The parish of Kintail in Wester Ross was once almost entirely MacRae. In 1793, the Old Statistical Account recorded that the people of Kintail were โall MacRaes, except two or three families.โ That tells you […]
Discover how to use Scottish clan records to trace your ancestry to a specific glen. ScotlandsPeople, clan archives, DNA testing and visiting clan lands.
Receive US Social Security in Scotland, understand the US-UK Tax Treaty, Medicare implications, and how to manage your retirement income as an American expat.
Loch Morlich in the Cairngorms National Park combines a sandy shore, ancient Caledonian pine forest, and sweeping mountain views. Here is everything you need to know before you visit.
Climb Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh for one of the finest panoramic views of Holyrood Palace and the city. A practical guide to routes, timings, and what to expect at the summit.
The Highland coo is Scotland's most beloved creature โ those extraordinary long horns, that shaggy double coat and those gentle eyes. Here is everything you need to know, including the best places in Scotland to meet one face to face.
Discover how to make cranachan, Scotland's most beloved dessert โ layers of toasted oats, whipped cream, fresh raspberries and a generous measure of Scotch whisky. A recipe with centuries of Scottish history behind every spoonful.
Born in a Galloway cottage in 1747, John Paul Jones became the father of the American Navy โ plus get free Scotland stories in our newsletter.
Some surnames carry the sea in them. MacNeil is one of those names. For centuries, the MacNeils ruled the Isle of Barra in the Outer Hebrides. They were island chiefs, sea warriors, and fierce survivors. If you carry the name MacNeil, MacNeill, Neil, or Neill, you may trace your Scottish ancestry to one of the […]