Cultural attractions

Founders Derek and Vik Steel say their fragrances are inspired by their Arran surroundings

Family business

Family-run luxury candle company opens for business on Isle of Arran

Dundonald Castle was the site of the 'remarkable' find

Dundonald Castle was the site of the 'remarkable' find

Dundonald Castle

'Remarkable': Gold ring unearthed by molehill at Scottish castle after 500 years

A view of the proposed site for part of the Flamingo Land Loch Lomond development, and a part of

A view of the proposed site for part of the Flamingo Land Loch Lomond development, and a part of

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Objection against controversial Flamingo Land plans hits milestone

Loch Ness Ice Cream is a finalist in multiple categories at the 2024 Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards

Loch Ness Ice Cream is a finalist in multiple categories at the 2024 Highlands and Islands Food and Drink Awards

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Highlands and Islands' best restaurants, food, and drink named in awards shortlist

Kate Forbes celebrated the Comunn na Gàidhlig, which she credited with expanding Gaelic use in recent decades

Kate Forbes celebrated the Comunn na Gàidhlig, which she credited with expanding Gaelic use in recent decades

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Kate Forbes hails 'instrumental' Gaelic charity as it celebrates 40th anniversary

Teàrlach Wilson, pictured, had a big role in the development of the Gaelic version of Scrabble

Teàrlach Wilson, pictured, had a big role in the development of the Gaelic version of Scrabble

'Encouraging': Gaelic Scrabble sets bought for every school in Western Isles

With singing, storytelling and making food by the fire, the Rise and Shine Festival at the Scottish Crannog Centre was a multicultural marvel

With singing, storytelling and making food by the fire, the Rise and Shine Festival at the Scottish Crannog Centre was a multicultural marvel

Why this festival at a Scottish museum showed another world is possible

This wasn’t the first Glasgow Worldcon as previous editions were held in 1995 and 2005

This wasn’t the first Glasgow Worldcon as previous editions were held in 1995 and 2005

I went to Glasgow's Worldcon – here's what made it so brilliant

Edinburgh's new tourist tax will be introduced from summer 2026

Edinburgh's new tourist tax will be introduced from summer 2026

City of Edinburgh Council

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How will Edinburgh's new tourist tax work?

Organisers of the event said a late change to the playing order is to blame for the incident which they “deeply regret”

Organisers of the event said a late change to the playing order is to blame for the incident which they “deeply regret”

Wrong winner announced for junior pipe band world title

Ross Greer has spoken out against the Flamingo Land site proposed in Balloch

Ross Greer has spoken out against the Flamingo Land site proposed in Balloch

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Green MSP issues stark warning over planned Flamingo Land development

We see our city become a diverse crowd of creatives, visitors, and locals, but over recent years, we’ve also seen the strain this celebration of art and culture has put on our public services

We see our city become a diverse crowd of creatives, visitors, and locals, but over recent years, we’ve also seen the strain this celebration of art and culture has put on our public services

Edinburgh Fringe

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Lorna Slater: Edinburgh Fringe can benefit from tourists paying small fee

The Greenbank Gardens heritage site faced 'weeks' of vandalism in June

The Greenbank Gardens heritage site faced 'weeks' of vandalism in June

East Renfrewshire

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'Disheartening': National Trust for Scotland site vandalised 'for weeks'

The SV Alvei arrived at Montrose Port on Sunday afternoon as the crew planned on staying in Scotland for a short time

The SV Alvei arrived at Montrose Port on Sunday afternoon as the crew planned on staying in Scotland for a short time

Cultural attractions

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Tall ship returns home to Scottish harbour 104 years after being built

So Young by Douglas Maxwell

So Young by Douglas Maxwell

Mark Brown: From politics of bereavement to an island storm

Jugs, vines and secret signs on pies feature as anniversary celebrated

Jugs, vines and secret signs on pies feature as anniversary celebrated

Jugs, vines and secret signs on pies feature as anniversary celebrated

Mairi Campbell.

Mairi Campbell.

Edinburgh Fringe

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‘How did we manage to get so far away from the land?’

Anna Akana returns to comedy after six years as she speaks about her horrific stalking ordeal and her sister's suicide at the Fringe Festival

Anna Akana returns to comedy after six years as she speaks about her horrific stalking ordeal and her sister's suicide at the Fringe Festival

Comedy show exploring sibling's death and stalking ordeal hits Edinburgh Fringe

Historic Scotland hosted its largest re-enactment event at Fort George, located outside of Inverness, this weekend

Historic Scotland hosted its largest re-enactment event at Fort George, located outside of Inverness, this weekend

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Huge reenactment event celebrates 2000 years of Scottish history

Tales were told at the Wee Gaitherin

Tales were told at the Wee Gaitherin

Cultural attractions

A gaitherin of fine talents weaving a tapestry of tales

Allyson Keehan, Black Satin in Blue Light Cill Rialaig, oil on board

Allyson Keehan, Black Satin in Blue Light Cill Rialaig, oil on board

Scotland's biggest art market heads to Glasgow this autumn

The Phoenix Cinema is the only one in Oban

The Phoenix Cinema is the only one in Oban

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Only cinema in Scottish town, once backed by Judi Dench, goes up for sale

900 Voices will be held in St Giles’ Cathedral to help celebrate the site's milestone

900 Voices will be held in St Giles’ Cathedral to help celebrate the site's milestone

Top tourist attraction hosts immersive art installation celebrating 900th anniversary

We need sustained and continued support for our beloved, culturally crucial art venues, writes Iona Fyfe

We need sustained and continued support for our beloved, culturally crucial art venues, writes Iona Fyfe

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Iona Fyfe: Tourist levy is opportunity to save our cultural institutions

We'll be covering the festivals in detail over the next few weeks

We'll be covering the festivals in detail over the next few weeks

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Scotland has seven Unesco World Heritage Sites in total including the Forth Bridge, St Kilda (top right) and Heart of Neolithic Orkney, which includes the Stones of Stenness (bottom right)

Scotland has seven Unesco World Heritage Sites in total including the Forth Bridge, St Kilda (top right) and Heart of Neolithic Orkney, which includes the Stones of Stenness (bottom right)

New Lanark World Heritage Site

Where are Scotland's seven Unesco World Heritage Sites?

Scotland's newest World Heritage Site is the Flow Country

Scotland's newest World Heritage Site is the Flow Country

Cultural attractions

Scotland's newest Unesco World Heritage Site has been declared – but where is it?

The Kelpies and Helix Park have picked up a prestigious travel award

The Kelpies and Helix Park have picked up a prestigious travel award

Iconic Scottish landmark ranks among world's best with new award

A Borders fishing museum is casting a line for around £5000 to renovate their premises and stay open

A Borders fishing museum is casting a line for around £5000 to renovate their premises and stay open

Scottish fishing museum casts a net to draw in new funds

Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross are halfway through rowing around Great Britain

Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross are halfway through rowing around Great Britain

Cultural attractions

Scottish couple hit amazing milestone in charity row around Great Britain

A museum in Dundee has been awarded funding to relocate to a permanent new home

A museum in Dundee has been awarded funding to relocate to a permanent new home

Cultural attractions

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Dundee museum one step closer to permanent new home in grade-B listed building

Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland was ranked among the best family attractions in the UK

Edinburgh Zoo in Scotland was ranked among the best family attractions in the UK

Cultural attractions

Edinburgh Zoo named the second best family attraction in the UK by parents

Julie Fowlis, Zoë Conway, John Mc Intyre and Éamon Doorley are all set to play the Blas Festival

Julie Fowlis, Zoë Conway, John Mc Intyre and Éamon Doorley are all set to play the Blas Festival

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Annual nine-day Gaelic culture and music festival announces full line-up

A visitor has left a baffling review on TripAdvisor of a Glasgow museum

A visitor has left a baffling review on TripAdvisor of a Glasgow museum

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'Disappointed': Confused visitor leaves baffling review of Scottish museum

The team of former Filmhouse staff can now proceed with refurbishment plans that will see the existing cinema building fully modernised

The team of former Filmhouse staff can now proceed with refurbishment plans that will see the existing cinema building fully modernised

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Edinburgh Filmhouse signs 25-year lease as inaugural patrons named

Clockwise from top right: Liam Gallagher, Calvin Harris, and the crowd at TRNSMT festival

Clockwise from top right: Liam Gallagher, Calvin Harris, and the crowd at TRNSMT festival

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TRNSMT review: Lazily organised festival does Scotland a disservice

The Harbour Restaurant in Skye has gone up for sale

The Harbour Restaurant in Skye has gone up for sale

'Quaint' Scottish island restaurant put on market

The new exhibition will examine Scotland's role in the Cold War

The new exhibition will examine Scotland's role in the Cold War

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New exhibition examines Scotland’s role in the Cold War

The Game of Thrones author expressed his frustration with the World Science Fiction Convention

The Game of Thrones author expressed his frustration with the World Science Fiction Convention

George RR Martin

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Glasgow organiser of sci-fi con fails to return calls of world's biggest author

The spectacular red sandstone castle was built as a court and prison in the 19th century

The spectacular red sandstone castle was built as a court and prison in the 19th century

Search for new boss at Inverness Castle visitor destination launched

Audrey Mcenemy's tartan fabric inspired by Mary, Queen of Scots

Audrey Mcenemy's tartan fabric inspired by Mary, Queen of Scots

Alex Eavers: An artistic journey through 900 years of Stirling’s storied history

Olympic champion Eric Liddell, winning a race at Ibrox Park, Glasgow

Olympic champion Eric Liddell, winning a race at Ibrox Park, Glasgow

Holyrood to host exhibition celebrating famed Scottish athlete

The Edinburgh Dungeon is marking the 750th birthday of King Robert the Bruce

The Edinburgh Dungeon is marking the 750th birthday of King Robert the Bruce

Cultural attractions

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You can go to The Edinburgh Dungeon for free if you have one of these names

Dallas Dhu, in Moray Speyside, is set to begin as a functioning distillery once again

Dallas Dhu, in Moray Speyside, is set to begin as a functioning distillery once again

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Highland distillery's reopening hailed as 'long overdue in boost for community'

Dallas Dhu, in Moray Speyside, will reopen its doors as a functioning distillery once again

Dallas Dhu, in Moray Speyside, will reopen its doors as a functioning distillery once again

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Historic Highlands distillery set to reopen doors for first time in 40 years

Hoolie in the Hydro will return to Glasgow’s iconic OVO Hydro on December 7 as it celebrates Scotland's vibrant traditional music scene

Hoolie in the Hydro will return to Glasgow’s iconic OVO Hydro on December 7 as it celebrates Scotland's vibrant traditional music scene

'Bigger than ever': Popular Scottish music event reveals lineup for 2024

Edinburgh Castle has been named as one of the UK's top attractions

Edinburgh Castle has been named as one of the UK's top attractions

Comparethemarket

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Iconic Scottish attraction named among UK's top 'bucket list' destinations

Plant choices were inspired by children's books and films

Plant choices were inspired by children's books and films

Cultural attractions

Award-winning Glasgow Willy Wonka garden opens at children's hospital

Dunrobin Castles welcomes visitors throughout the tourist season

Dunrobin Castles welcomes visitors throughout the tourist season

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Castle on North Coast 500 branded Scotland's ultimate 'hidden gem'

Entry fees to be reintroduced at an iconic Scottish attraction

Entry fees to be reintroduced at an iconic Scottish attraction

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Iconic Scottish attraction to reintroduce entry fees amid rising costs

Huss and Malini Chakrabarty worked together to create a cover celebrating Scotland's refugee community

Huss and Malini Chakrabarty worked together to create a cover celebrating Scotland's refugee community

Cultural attractions

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'I love Scotland': Refugee Festival artists on National front page project

An artwork by British artist Cathy Wilkes entitled

An artwork by British artist Cathy Wilkes entitled

10 shows to see at big arts festival Sugar Rush in Glasgow

A Scottish attraction has unveiled a Taylor Swift themed display

A Scottish attraction has unveiled a Taylor Swift themed display

Popular Scottish attraction unveils new Taylor Swift display ahead of Edinburgh gigs

Cryptic, a pioneering audio and visual arts organisation based in Glasgow, has announced its full line-up of its Sonica Festival

Cryptic, a pioneering audio and visual arts organisation based in Glasgow, has announced its full line-up of its Sonica Festival

Scottish audio and visual international art festival announces full line-up