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A statue of Field Marshal Haig (Photo: M G White /Shutterstock)

Ten of Scotland’s most famous soldiers

Culture | Scotland
Virtually all Wellington’s generals were Scots and almost 50 Victoria Crosses have been won by Scots. Martial prowess is in the blood – so here’s...

A handy guide to walking Fife’s Pilgrim Way

Books | Reviews
Officially opened in July 2019, the Fife Pilgrim Way has two starting points, the first in Culross and the second in North Queensferry. From these...
Nearly a million seabirds nest on St Kilda including kittiwakes and razorbills. (Photo: Polly Pullar)

The lady vanishes – a real 18th century mystery

Culture | Scotland
Was Lady Grange kidnapped by her own husband and sent into exile on St Kilda because she was ‘mad’ or knew too much? When completing...
Burns Mary

Our top ten Scottish doomed love affairs

Culture
‘Tis better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all’ according to Alfred Lord Tennyson. Although we’re not sure that all...

A guide to guns and rifles in the 21st century

Books
With stunning photography throughout, British Gunmakers of the 21st Century is a magnificent volume which showcases the variety of British-made guns and rifles available today....

War correspondent to deliver annual Magnusson Lecture

Books
Veteran international war correspondent and photojournalist David Pratt has been invited to deliver this year’s Magnusson Lecture at the Wigtown Book Festival. Over the past...
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