J&B Rare making a festive, modern comeback

Scotland
A famous Scotch whisky which was a favourite of America's Rat Pack has created a special Christmas serve. There has been a perception that traditional...
Donald from Skye and Fergie the tractor relax on one of Skye's beaches

Meet Donald from Skye – the new face of the island

Scotland
A friendly new animated character has been created to help tourists visiting the Isle of Skye. Donald from Skye will answer their questions and give...
The memorial plaque to Robert Louis Stevenson in Edinburgh

Robert Louis Stevenson award seeks writers

Books | Scotland
To marking Robert Louis Stevenson Day, the Scottish Book Trust has announced that the Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship for professional writers is now open for...
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The Flying Scotsman keeps coming back – time and again

Culture | Scotland
Think of the golden age of steam, and the chances are you will think of The Flying Scotsman, the world's most iconic steamtrain. The Flying...
Gilbert MacMillan fought alongside Robert the Bruce at Bannockburn

Ten fascinating facts about the Clan MacMillan

Culture | Scotland
Scottish clans have fascinating histories, dating back hundreds and hundreds of years. Here, we reveal ten important facts every aspiring member of Clan MacMillan should...

The story of the Scots storytellers – the Shennachies

Culture | Scotland
The likes of CSI and Silent Witness playing out on small screens across the country may portray an unashamedly 21st-century take on telling a tale...
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