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An 1845 illustration of Bonnie Prince Charlie

Battle royal – the story of the Battle of Culloden

In 1746, the last land battle fought on the mainland of the United Kingdom ended the Jacobite ‘Forty-Five’ rising. It also terminated both the military...
The Broomielaw Bridge in Glasgow, designed by Thomas Telford

Thomas Telford – the colossus of roads

Scot Thomas Telford was arguably the greatest builder of roads, bridges and canals Britain has ever seen. But he could scarcely have had a more...
New Slains Castle is said to have inspired Dracula's Castle

The scariest Scottish sites to visit at Halloween

Scotland is known for is ancient castles, with their accompanying ghost stories. Scotland is arguably the home of Halloween – or Samhain as it was...

Watch new trailer for Robert the Bruce film Outlaw King

A new trailer for Robert the Bruce film Outlaw King has been revealed. Outlaw King will open in select cinemas and launch globally on Netflix...

Tattoo goes from Scotland to the big screen

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is one of the most famous attractions in Scotland each August - and now it is being taken to the...
Young ambassadors at Aberdeen Music Hall, ahead of its reopening in December

Music Hall reopening after £9million revamp

Aberdeen’s historic and much-loved Music Hall will re-open its doors to the public on December 8. The occasion will be marked with a day of...