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Legends of the Cailleach: Scotland’s Queen of Winter
Imagine someone described as a force of nature. Who do you conjure? Perhaps a daringly dressed, larger-than-life dynamo who is…
Raise a glass to Robert Burns
Looking for a line-up of whiskies, all of which are linked to the life (and loves!) of Robert Burns? Here…
National Library to send Mary, Queen of Scots’ Last Letter to Perth
Mary, Queen of Scots’ Last Letter will go on display in Perth Museum this year, giving people a once-in-a-generation opportunity…
Experience Scotland in 2026
Scotland is set to shine in 2026 with a captivating lineup of new attractions, world-class events, and soul-stirring experiences. From…
The Irvings of Bonshaw
The Irvings of Bonshaw have a deep-rooted history with its line of Clan Chiefs dating back to 1506 in unbroken…
Up Helly Aa: Fire in Winter
Up Helly Aa is a series of fire festivals held every winter in the Shetland Islands. January in Shetland means…
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marching into Brisbane and Auckland in February 2026
Make tartan, trumpets and total spectacle your New Year resolution for 2026 as audiences are being invited to get tickets…
2026 – A Year in Piping & Drumming
Last year was a fantastic year of events across the piping and drumming world, with packed out audiences watching great…
City of Glasgow College student to be honoured with American Scottish Foundation Young Chef Wallace Award
The American Scottish Foundation (ASF) has announced that 21-year-old Scottish culinary student Zayn-ul-Abidin Ahmad, an exceptional student from City of…
Winners announced: BAFTA Scotland Awards 2025
BAFTA announced the winners of the BAFTA Scotland Awards 2025 at a special ceremony in Glasgow recently, hosted by presenter Edith…
3000-year-old secret of the Peebles Hoard revealed
A year on from its acquisition by National Museums Scotland, initial conservation work has revealed exceptionally rare silver-coloured objects in…
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