Prior to the 1266 Treaty of Perth, the Western Isles of Scotland were controlled by various Norse and Gaelic rulers who owed their allegiance to the Kings of Norway rather than the kings of Scotland.

Peatlands are also really important for people. For example, most of Scotland’s drinking water is filtered through peatlands. Healthy peatlands produce clean water which requires fewer chemicals to ...

In Scotland's first full-length printed book, a piece of "lost" music was found within its pages. It is providing clues as to what music sounded like five centuries ago. The musical score contains ...

There are thousands of officially registered Scottish tartan designs, but only one is dedicated to the “witches” of Scotland. Certified earlier this month, the tricolor pattern is intended as ...

Catherine, Princess of Wales, joined Britain’s King Charles III and other members of the royal family in celebrating ...

Tartan is more than patterned cloth in Scotland. Specific tartans were linked to clans and regions, and the designs carry symbolic meaning. Modern tartans are registered for organisations ...