In Scotland, New Year's Eve is known as Hogmanay and involves several fun traditions. The holiday dates back to the 1600s, when Christmas was made illegal throughout the country. In Scotland, it's ...

The Stewarts formed one of the most enduring and turbulent royal dynasties in Scottish history. Through war, policy and marriage they dragged Scotland from the margins of European affairs to centre ...

The Scotland's History online debates are now closed. We would like to thank everyone who contributed over the two years that they ran and made the debates lively, informative and engaging. Debate: ...

The early history of all countries is obscure; but the mist which envelops the early history of Scotland is unique, both in density and duration. It was both thickened and prolonged by national pride ...

Yes, history is unfolding in Scotland this evening. But another bit of history was made in the region earlier today, when the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St Andrews announced that its members had ...

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This year’s Ballon d’Or has two Scottish players nominated for the award for the first time in history. Scotland talisman Scott McTominay is nominated for the first time in his career after an ...

A rare glossy ibis has been spotted in a part of Scotland for the first time after a recent influx elsewhere in the country.