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Fascinating facts you may not know about Scotland

Culture | Scotland

We answer some commonly asked questions about Scotland and all things Scottish. Q Are rowan trees sacred? A The rowan has a reputation in Scottish...

An original giant redwood planted in Scotland

Did a Scot beat Darwin to his famous theory?

Culture

Did a little-known, interesting but eccentric Scot from Errol in Perthshire really beat Charles Darwin to the theory of natural selection? Patrick Matthew — landowner,...

The Marble Hall on the first floor, showing three of the five bronze statues associated with King Francis I of France

Art treasures were sold as palace vanished from sight

Culture

The demolition of Hamilton Palace at Hamilton in South Lanarkshire in the 1920s and the dispersal of its treasures in two sales in 1882 and...

Scottish Book Trust reveals New Writers Awards

Books | Scotland

The Scottish Book Trust has today announced the 10 recipients of the New Writers Award, which is supported by Creative Scotland. Scottish Book Trust, the...

The robot invasion of Edinburgh is now underway

Culture

Robots have invaded the National Museums of Scotland today. The completion of the transformation of the National Museum of Scotland’s iconic Victorian building in Edinburgh...