Everything American families need to know about Scottish state schools — catchment areas, the Curriculum for Excellence, Highers vs SATs, and what is free.
Scotland Has Spoken: Callum Is Scotland’s Favourite Scottish Boy Name The votes have been counted, the tally is final, and Scotland has made its voice heard loud and clear. After 410 votes were cast in our poll to crown Scotland’s favourite Scottish boy name, one name has risen above all others to claim the title. […]
More people are working remotely from the Scottish Highlands than ever before. Fibre broadband has reached villages that felt completely off-grid a decade ago. Rents are a fraction of Edinburgh or Glasgow costs. And the views do something to your productivity that a city co-working space simply cannot. Image: Shutterstock This guide covers everything you […]
Sealed in the 1820s and forgotten for 150 years, the Edinburgh Vaults beneath the South Bridge are one of Scotland's most remarkable hidden spaces. Here's the full story — and how to visit.
Clan Cunningham is one of Scotland’s great Lowland clans. If your surname is Cunningham, Boyd, Dunlop or Stair, your roots may lead back to Ayrshire — a land of rolling hills, ruined castles and centuries of proud history. The Cunninghams held a firm grip on the district known as Cunninghame in North Ayrshire. Their story […]
Discover the best things to do in Stirling, Scotland — from Stirling Castle to Bannockburn. Your complete visitor guide with practical tips.
The Royal Mile runs one mile through Edinburgh's Old Town from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Here is what you will find — and why it is worth taking your time.
Walk Edinburgh's Royal Mile from the castle to Holyroodhouse. A practical guide to the closes, landmarks, hidden spots, and everything you need to know before you go.
Yellowcraig Beach in East Lothian offers pale sand, views of the Isle of Fidra and easy access from Edinburgh. Here is what to know before you go.
The Isle of Fidra sits half a mile off the East Lothian coast — a lighthouse, a puffin colony, and one of the most rewarding wildlife spots on Scotland's east coast. Here is everything you need to know before you visit Yellowcraig Beach.