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Scotland’s small islands are very big on history

The Inner Hebridean archipelago comprising of Rum, Eigg, Canna and Muck, collectively known as the Small Isles, have been inhabited for millennia. Traces of flint,...

Heritage sector generated £4bn for Scotland’s economy

Scotland’s historic environment is continuing to make a strong contribution to the nation’s economy, according to Historic Environment Scotland’s (HES) latest annual report. Income generated...
There will be plenty of whisky experiences for visitors to enjoy.

Record breaking ticket sales for Whisky Festival

The Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival has got off to a world-class start, breaking its own records. A surge in demand for tickets for the...

One pot has the lot for delicious recipes

This book, One-Pot Cuisine, by Le Creuset contains 100 recipes for slow-cooked meaty casseroles, tagines and other simple one-pot dishes as well as divine desserts. They...
Newton of Condie before the fire

Scottish clan is like a phoenix from the flames

Over the centuries Clan Oliphant, as much as any Scottish clan, has seen its fortunes rise and fall against the backdrop of turbulent historical events....
Sculptor and forensic artist Christian Cardell Corbet

How the true face of Robert the Bruce was discovered

Scotland’s most legendary and romanticised king, Robert the Bruce, has become a symbol of national pride for many Scots around the world. Immortalised in countless...


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