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Ruined castles, buried cities, ancient temples... The Old World is strewn with ancient ruins that tell the countless stories of past civilisations. From the Mediterranean to the far north, these ...

BrewDog is perhaps the most famous Scottish craft brewery, known for its bold and innovative beers. Founded by James Watt and ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. An island in Scotland "teeming with life" has been named the best place in the UK for spotting the elusive humpback whale. The Isle of Mull ...

This scenic island has been named as one of the most romantic in the UK and it’s a place that is home to stunning scenery. Stag and hen do coordination specialist Jak Kennedy from Scotland’s ...

With more than 200 inhabited islands in Greece, each with its own attractions, brilliant sunsets, postcard-worthy beaches and aquamarine waters, it can be a tall order to decide which one is best ...

Neolithic Scots adapted from being hunter-gatherers to form settled communities.

You may remember the news story when he ordered 80 Easter eggs for the north Orkney island’s children only to receive a delivery of 80 cases instead! That’s 720 chocolate eggs for a population of ...

Celebrate those who make life better where you live.

protecting wildlife, repairing paths and keeping local businesses sustainable, that sort of thing. But that’s not how things work in Scotland any more.

The company has won a number of awards, being voted Top City Operator of the Year award at the UK Bus Awards 2011 and, most recently, being named Scotland’s public transport operator of the year at ...