Culture

The names the Scots have taken all over the world
Scots have travelled to every corner of the globe and, with an estimated Scottish diaspora of up to 40 million today, it is hardly surprising...

STV programme explores weather in Outer Hebrides
An STV programme is set to explore how weather impacts on the Outer Hebrides and its people. Scotland’s weather can range from the serene to...

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...