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Would you take travel advice from Scotland’s best loved poet, Rabbie Burns? If so, read on as we follow in his illustrious footsteps!
Did Scotland invent figure skating? What can the famous Skating Minister tell us about Scotland’s role in the sport of ice dancing?
Marriage customs in Scotland are numerous and diverse. In this post we look at a handful of them, including a few which have evolved over centuries and one or two which are no longer practised.
We look at the life and times of William Douglas, the 8th Earl of Morton and the man behind making Aberdour Castle one of the most luxurious in Scotland.
Spot the differences! A 75-year-old photo of Holyrood Park provides a snapshot of Edinburgh’s unique park emerging from the smoke, looking familiar yet subtly different, telling tales of positive progress and climate warnings.
Royal intrigue and a Renaissance education shaped the childhood of the young King James VI and I at Stirling Castle.
We explore what’s left of Eastriggs Munitions Factory, once part of an enormous operation adding firepower to Britain’s war effort and recently recognised as a historically and culturally significant site.
This Hallowe’en, guide Russel takes us on a special tour around Stirling Castle to uncover the beliefs and superstitions of some of its most famous residents.
Uncover the tale of the Melrose Vampire. Gavin Glencorse from our Interpretation Team unearths an 800 year old supernatural story from the Scottish Borders.
Discover the life and literary legacy of Emily Gerard, a Borders-born travel writer who shared Transylvania – and vampires – with the world.