The word Halloween was said to be first used in the 16th century and represents a Scottish variant …
150 Most Popular Scottish Surnames in the USA
George Fraser Black a noted bibliographer and historical scholar at the New York Public Library for over 35 …
129 Year Old Recording of Alexander Graham Bell, Inventor of the Telephone
When Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone, died in 1922, the sound of his voice was …
12 Scottish Cheeses You’ve GOT to try…
It may come as a surprise to some that Scotland has such an impressive range of seriously good …
St. Andrew’s University Celebrates Raisin Monday
First year students at St Andrew’s University take part in Raisin Monday. The tradition has its roots in …
Edinburgh Castle’s War Time Story
Historic Scotland is commemorating centenary of the start of the Great War at Edinburgh Castle with the opportunity …
Giant Aurochs Discovered in Orkney
A giant aurochs skeleton has been discovered at the Ness of Brodgar archaeology site in Orkney, providing a …
Edinburgh Castle attracts record number of visitors!
With 223,107 visitors, Edinburgh Castle recorded its busiest July ever. Scotland’s number one paid-for visitor attraction and home …
New Coast to Coast ‘John Muir Way’ announced
A new path passing through Scotland’s central belt has announced and named after the Dunbar-born conservationist John Muir. …
Tartan Day on Ellis Island: Scots in the American West
“Tartan Day on Ellis Island” – the nation’s largest Tartan Day celebration – returns for its 13th annual …
The Kelpies arrive in New York!
It’s all hotting up in New York in the run up to Tartan Week! The beautiful Kelpie models …
Shetland’s Up Helly Aa fire festival
Up Helly Aa is a famous annual event that celebrates Shetland’s Viking heritage, culminating in the dramatic burning …