Have your say and pick Scotland’s Tree of the Year

Six trees are in the running for Scotland's Tree of the Year. Organised by the Woodland Trust, they are looking for people's favourite wooden growth...

Rare whisky value declines for first time in a decade

The investment performance of rare Scotch has dipped during the first six months of the year. This is the first such recorded half year decline,...
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The missing lynx – should it be reintroduced?

Could the big cat be the first carnivore to be reintroduced into Scotland? Discussions about reintroductions are rocket fuel. Most people have theories on the...
A statue of Field Marshal Haig (Photo: M G White /Shutterstock)

Ten of Scotland’s most famous soldiers

Virtually all Wellington’s generals were Scots and almost 50 Victoria Crosses have been won by Scots. Martial prowess is in the blood – so here’s...
Nearly a million seabirds nest on St Kilda including kittiwakes and razorbills. (Photo: Polly Pullar)

The lady vanishes – a real 18th century mystery

Was Lady Grange kidnapped by her own husband and sent into exile on St Kilda because she was ‘mad’ or knew too much? When completing...

Event goers will be in good spirits with new gin sponsor

Premium Scottish gin and whisky distiller Eden Mill has announced it is the official gin sponsor at Glasgow’s iconic arena the SSE Hydro. The three-year...


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