Discover Clan Campbell history: the origins of the surname, Campbell tartans, Inveraray Castle, and how to trace your Scottish Campbell ancestry today.
If your family name is MacDonald, MacKenzie, Sutherland, Ross, or MacLeod — and your ancestors arrived in North America, Australia, or New Zealand before 1900 — there is a good chance they did not choose to leave Scotland. Landlords forced them out. The Highland Clearances (roughly 1750 to 1886) transformed the Scottish Highlands from a […]
Discover 10 traditional Scottish recipes to make at home, from classic shortbread and Cullen Skink to haggis and cranachan. Step-by-step instructions included.
The Scottish surnames of Clan MacRae carry the story of one of the Highlands’ 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 “all MacRaes, except two or three families.” That tells you […]
Learn how to trace Scottish ancestry with our complete guide — from key genealogy records and clan history to planning a heritage visit to Scotland.
Plan your visit to the Scottish Highland Games. Discover the best gatherings, events, and tips for attending Scotland's famous summer celebrations.
Glasgow vs Edinburgh: which Scottish city should you visit first? Compare history, culture, food, costs and atmosphere to plan the perfect trip.
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Discover what makes the Shetland Islands unlike anywhere else in Scotland — from Norse heritage to wild ponies and the summer simmer dim — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.