There's no UK retirement visa, but Americans can still retire in Scotland. Here's exactly what routes are available in 2026 — and how each one works.
The sign appears without much warning. “Bealach na Bà — 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 […]
Visit the Scott Monument on Princes Street — the tallest literary monument ever built — and discover the extraordinary man it honours — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Discover why Islay whisky has a flavour unlike any other — coastal peat, salty air, and nine remarkable distilleries on one small Scottish island — plus get weekly Scotland stories free in our newsletter.
Every New Year’s Eve, in the small coastal town of Stonehaven on Scotland’s north-east coast, something extraordinary happens.