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VOICES: The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returns

800 performers. A billion goosebumps. And, for me, a few tears of joy. Being moved to tears became an area of expertise when I hit...

Alexander McCall Smith features on new album

AUTHOR Alexander McCall Smith is one of the narrators featured on the forthcoming album from string duo Sequoia. Isola, which is due to be released...

Events celebrate Orkney chairs and Fair Isle chairs

MAKERS of Orkney chairs and Fair Isle chairs will be celebrated next month during a special weekend at Marchmont House in the Borders. Kevin Gauld,...

Holyrood marks 200th year since George IV visit

THE Palace of Holyroodhouse is marking this week's 200th anniversary of the visit by King George IV to Scotland with a series of events. The...

Royal Banks’ ‘Red Guinea’ notes hits auction

THE Royal Bank of Scotland's "red guinea" banknote from 1777 is going under the hammer next week. The red guinea is thought to be first...

Scots get adventurous in new film

TOURISM body Wild Scotland has released a film encouraging locals and visitors to try its members' adventurous activities. Nurture Your Adventurous Spirit - which is...


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