New research by a leading historian shows a surprising historical perspective on being British. In late medieval Scotland, the island of Britain was sometimes seen as fundamentally Scottish. This ...

A medieval structure, believed to be one of the world’s oldest whisky stills, has been discovered among the ruins of a Scottish abbey. Archaeologists uncovered the structure at the site of Lindores ...

Scottish medieval city builder and colony sim Clanfolk just got even more Scottish with the addition of bogs and bagpipes to the management game. Update eight has now rolled out for Clanfolk's Steam ...

Outlander lovers, prepare to pack your bags; archaeologists have just discovered a "forgotten" castle on the remote Hebridean isle. Officials believe that the fortress, built across two small islands ...

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Some used pandemic downtime to learn how to crochet or brew a batch of kombucha. In Scotland, many escaped the boredom of lockdown restrictions by taking up metal detecting—so much so the country’s ...

Scotland is the perfect destination for those who love castles and history. The country has plenty of both dotted around the ...

Traces of four medieval structures dating from the 14th to 17th centuries were discovered next to a highway near Bothwell in Scotland, where the Netherton Cross (a 10th century stone cross) once stood ...

A couple bought a Scottish castle nine years ago and turned it into their home and a wedding venue. Now, Amanda Barnes and her husband have listed the medieval property for $3.9 million. Myres Castle ...

It's estimated Scotland has more than 1,500 castles scattered across its rugged landscapes, with the earliest structures dating to the 12th century. While many stand in ruins, others have been ...