Witch

Which witch is which? A history of Scottish witchcraft

What would you do if the milk in your fridge soured a week early, or a seemingly healthy pot plant suddenly withered and died? Imagine...
The plunge pool at the
Atholl Palace

When Scotland offered the world the waters of life

A happy coincidence of tourism and therapy made Scotland’s hydropathic hotels a Victorian sensation, but their popularity just couldn’t last. The stereotypical view of 19th-century...
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Ducking and diving – the tale of the eider duck

The much-loved eider duck is a conservation success story, but its insatiable appetite for Scotland’s finest shellfish has made it a raft of new enemies....
The Royal Yacht Britannia

Ten fantastic places to visit in… Edinburgh

Edinburgh is full of the hustle and bustle of the Edinburgh festivals just now. There's shows to be seen throughout the city, but there's far...
John Sessions

Ten fascinating facts about…. Largs

If you think of Largs in North Ayrshire, the chances are that you'll associate it with ice cream. Nardini's is a must-visit if you're in...

Loch Ness Monster vs environmental waste

A lonely, scared Nessie ventures through a maze of tunnels to find new friends, but discovers her journey hampered by the sea of plastic which...


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