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Few names carry more weight in Scottish history than Bruce. If your family tree includes the Scottish surnames of Clan Bruce, you are connected to one of Scotlandโs greatest stories. This is the clan that gave Scotland Robert the Bruce โ the king who won independence at Bannockburn in 1314. Whether your surname is Bruce, […]
Discover the best things to do in Stirling, Scotland โ from Stirling Castle to the Wallace Monument, Bannockburn, and the medieval old town.
The sign appears without much warning. “Bealach na Bร โ Not suitable for learner drivers, caravans or large vehicles.” Most first-time visitors squint at it, check the map again, and go anyway. By the time they reach the summit, hands tight on the wheel and the Hebrides spread out below them, they understand exactly what […]
Aberdeen gets unfairly overlooked, but Scotland's Granite City has medieval streets, a golden beach, world-class day trips and food worth travelling for โ plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Culross is one of Scotland's best-preserved historic villages, sitting on the Firth of Forth just an hour from Edinburgh. Here's everything you need to know before you visit.
Discover the ancient Gaelic words hidden inside Scotland's everyday place names โ from glen and loch to inver and ben โ plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Edinburgh Beltane Fire Festival: Scotland marks the beginning of summer every 30 April with fire, drumming, and a procession on Calton Hill.
Discover the story behind Cullen Skink, Scotland's beloved smoked haddock soup from a Moray fishing village โ plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Scotland's North Coast 500 winds through some of Europe's most dramatic landscapes โ plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Aberdeenshire has more castles than any other Scottish county โ from pink Craigievar to clifftop Dunnottar. Explore Scotlandโs Castle Country โ plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
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