Aberdeen gets unfairly overlooked, but Scotland's Granite City has medieval streets, a golden beach, world-class day trips and food worth travelling for — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Walk through the ruins of St Andrews Cathedral — once Scotland’s greatest medieval building — and discover the ancient coastal town of St Andrews, Fife — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
In 1651, Oliver Cromwell’s army had already swept through Scotland. Edinburgh had fallen, the nation’s records had been seized, and now England wanted something far more symbolic: the Honours of Scotland — the ancient crown, sceptre, and sword of state that had crowned Scottish monarchs for generations. The only thing standing between Cromwell and complete […]
What is the best month to tour Scotland? Summer months can be very busy in Scotland, so the best time to visit Scotland is during spring (late March to May) and autumn (fall)(September to November). Spring weather is warmer after the cold winters in Scotland although there might still be snow on the mountains of […]