In Bertie's Whisky Bar I have in my hands an open bottle of US prohibition-era Laphroaig distilled on the Isle of Islay more ...

New pictures show the inner workings of Scotland's oldest working distillery - which has been operating since 1763. The ...

The National Trust for Scotland is embarking on an ambitious project to record all the ancient, veteran and notable trees ...

Whenever I am asked a difficult question about Scottish history, I point out I am merely a history writer and not  a professional historian ...

Set to be of interest to both history buffs, and families, not to mention fans of enduring TV shows in the “Downton Abbey” genre, is Blair Castle’s latest interactive exhibition, 'Life Below Stairs,' ...

We’ve booked into The Tolbooth, which is housed in the oldest building in town, formerly a courthouse and prison, overlooking ...

While tourists may be tempted to try to visit these two popular and nearby European countries during one trip, Rick Steves ...

Whether you’re an outdoor adventurer or a solo traveler in pursuit of a life-changing getaway, there’s no substitute for a ...

SunSport were first to reveal the historic Scottish club had entered administration in November and were subsequently hit with a 15-point deduction - weeks after Inverness Caley Thistle suffered ...

In 49-60 AD, the city became the site for an elaborate Roman temple, before later transforming to be the location of a Norman stronghold, now known as Colchester Castle. The Roman Emperor, Claudius, ...

On the west side of Newington Green, perched on the border of Hackney and Islington, is the home of the oldest surviving terraced houses in London. Built in 1658, the four buildings at 52-55 Newington ...