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Best pictures from this year’s Royal National Mòd

The 2018 Royal National Mòd was held in Dunoon this year. On Thursday, the Lorn Shield was awarded to Melvich Gaelic Choir, while Bùrach triumphed,...
1 RMA, DCL&G West Elevation, M Lambie-hd

Scots library wins an ‘Oscar’ at public building awards

A Scottish building has taken the top honour in the UK Civic Building of the Year Awards. Dunfermline Carnegie Library & Galleries has scooped the...
The cast , director and producer of the new Netflix film Outlaw King , outside Borthwick Castle near Edinburgh , Scotland.
The castle was one of the locations used for  shooting during the making of the film.
L to r ..... Tony Curran , Gillian Berrie (producer) . Aaron Taylor-Johnson , David Mackenzie (director) , Chris Pine , Billy Howle
© Wattie Cheung/Netflix……19/10/18

Red carpet premiere for Robert the Bruce film

Friday night saw the stars of the highly anticipated Netflix movie Outlaw King, gather in the capital for the Scottish premiere. The film focuses on...

Four-day celebration of Mary Queen of Scots

A new event is all set to celebrate Mary Queen of Scots. Craigmillar Castle in Edinburgh will be seen in a new light at Historic...

Disabled Access Day highlights a pressing need

Award-winning Disabled Access Day is championing Changing Places Toilets ahead of its next campaign. Run by the team behind the popular review website Euan’s Guide,...
A peatland lochan, Rannoch Moor (Photo: Lorne Gill/SNH)

15 good Gaelic facts you probably never knew

Scottish Natural Heritage is marking this week’s Royal National Mòd with a celebration of the links between the Gaelic language, heritage and nature. SNH is...