1775: Angelo Braschi is chosen as Pope Pius VI. 1804: New Jersey becomes the last northern state to abolish slavery. 1852: Great Ormond St Hospital for Sick Children in London admits its first patient ...

The prettiest UK towns and villages to visit this spring - Stray from the beaten track to discover these postcard-worthy ...

A selection of your pictures of Scotland sent in between 7 and 14 February. Send your photos to [email protected].

The Seven Sisters Cliffs in Sussex have been named the second-best spot in the UK for a romantic walk. Julie Montagu, the ...

Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service said action had been taken to deal with radon gas in three areas of the building.

Radioactive gas has been discovered at Inverness' new sheriff court at elevated levels. Radon has been detected in three ...

Grant Harrold, who worked for King Charles between 2005 and 2011, recalled staying at the Castle of Mey in Scotland shortly ...

Tartan, the iconic Scottish plaid, is more than just a pattern; it embodies a rich tapestry of history, culture, and ...

When politicians get their sweaty mitts on the reins of power they waste little time in exploring its boundaries. It’s as though, having ...

One of the most beautiful castles in Europe and likely the most recognizable in the world, Neuschwanstein served as the ...

The 1970s is one of the most consequential decades in cinema. Relive the best moments from epic movies like Jaws, Star Wars, ...

Last year, the star-studded "Traitors" cast descended upon a Scottish castle to “murder” and banish each other for money as ...