Bottlenose dolphins in the Moray Firth

Our cetaceans don’t always have a whale of a time

Scotland’s waters are among the world’s richest when it comes to spotting whales and dolphins, and they’re also vital for conservation of the species. Not...

A complete guide to discovering the true Scotland

Scotland the Best is described as the ‘true insider’s guide to Scotland’. Author Peter Irvine has composed everything that a Scots traveller ought to know,...
George Lennox Watson at the age of 21 (Photo: Martin Black Collection)

Remembering the Mackintosh of yacht design

Think of the heyday of the Clyde and what names are conjured? John Brown, Denny, Lithgow, Fairfield, Yarrow and Napier were amongst the shipbuilding titans...
Sir Clive Woodward

10 celebrities you may not have known were Scots

Famous Scots have spread throughout the world, but what about the celebrities who have hideen Scottish roots and connections? Here we profile a selection of...
A delighted couple celebrate their marriage in the ground of Trump Turnberry

A perfect day where nothing is too much trouble

When you choose Trump Turnberry for your wedding venue, you know you're in for an extra special experience. Darren and Rebecca, who held their wedding...

Winner of north east short story competition revealed

The Toulmin Prize is open to amateur writers over the age of 16. The stories entered should have a north east focus, and may be...


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