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30
Apr
Scotland Rocks: How fire, ice and deep time made one of the world’s most beautiful countries

Scotland Rocks: How fire, ice and deep time made one of the world’s most beautiful countries

8 min read
30
Apr
An aerial view of Arthur's Seat looking across Edinburgh and to the Forth.

From the Vault: May Day

2 min read
23
Apr
Sam Heughan drinking whisky by a loch. He is wearing a kilt and a leather jacket.

Sam Heughan’s Scotland: The Outlander star’s favourite places to escape, eat and explore

Actor Sam Heughan takes us on a Gallivant through Scotland – from the lochs and beaches of his Dumfries & Galloway childhood to Edinburgh hideaways, Highland escapes and Hebridean adventures.
6 min read
16
Apr
Emily and her dog standing by a large stone memorial cairn at the battlefield.

The Battle of Culloden: where Scotland's clans fell

The famous 1746 battle lasted less than an hour,
but its consequences spanned generations. Emily Chalmers visits the site to mark its 280th anniversary.
6 min read
09
Apr
Scotland's unicorn: the strange history behind a mythical national animal

Scotland's unicorn: the strange history behind a mythical national animal

7 min read
02
Apr
Adrian Shine, a man with white hair and a long white beard, in a tweed jacket. He is next to underwater equipment.

Is the Loch Ness Monster real? Inside a scientist's 50-year search for Nessie

Alberto Lejarraga talks to Loch Ness Project founder Adrian Shine as he reflects on his more than half a century of research at the shores of Scotland’s most famous loch.
6 min read
30
Mar
Urquhart Castle on the banks of Loch Ness. There is a rainbow in the background and the water is silvery.

Loch Ness Monster facts: size, sightings and theories

4 min read
30
Mar
A boat sailing across Loch Ness on a bright day. The water is calm.

Monster spotting guide: How to see the Loch Ness Monster

4 min read
30
Mar
An illustration of the Loch Ness Monster.

Timeline: the Loch Ness Monster from ancient legend to modern mystery

4 min read
26
Mar
The Stone of Destiny on display in a glass cabinet. There is an illustration of a coronation projected on the wall at the back.

The Stone of Destiny: in search of Scotland's medieval kingmaker

At the crossroads of history and myth, the story of this iconic stone spans over 700 years to Scotland's royal seat in Perthshire. Beth McHugh visits Perth Museum to learn more.
8 min read