For centuries the ultimate emblem of Britishness has meant different things to different people, and now it is back in the ...

The persecution began in the 1500s and lasted almost two centuries. Nearly 4,000 people were accused of witchcraft, a vast majority of them women. They were arrested, brutally tortured and coerced ...

In Scotland, New Year's Eve is known as Hogmanay and involves several fun traditions. The holiday dates back to the 1600s, when Christmas was made illegal throughout the country. In Scotland, it's ...

The ‘Frankenstein’ author never actually lived in Edinburgh. But as this trip reveals, the city—with its crooked surgeons and ...

The unicorn may be a mythical beast, but centuries’ worth of art and literature have made it quite real. An endless parade of Medieval tapestries, ancient Greek texts, Renaissance paintings, ...

Beavers have been released into a Highland glen marking a moment of “wildlife history” for the species. It comes after ...

One of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in Scotland, Falkland Palace was adored by Mary, Queen of Scots. It’s the result of the vision of James IV and his son James V who, in the early ...

Scottish people are very protective of their money. The currency used in Scotland is the pound sterling (£), like the rest of the UK. However, what sets Scottish money apart is its series of banknotes ...