April 6th is National Tartan Day—a day for celebrating the contributions to our country of the more than four million Canadians who have Scottish ancestry. Canada joins with many other countries aroun...
Name five iconic things about Scotland, and chances are one of them will be tartan or a kilt! We’re well known for men in kilts, but it’s so much more than just something to wear – i...
Every ancestral journey is a truly personal story. When you embark upon yours, you can never be quite sure where tracing your roots will take you. For some, this quest takes them back to Scotland, the...
Scotland. A Spirit of its own: Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology Scotland has a spirit of its own. It’s not something you can put in words, but its presence is undeniable. In 2017, Year of His...
Highland games once saw clan members go head-to-head in fierce competition – and you’ll still see this enthusiasm when clans muster all their might in a tug-war. These days, clan attendanc...
For many, one of the most memorable sights of the Highland games is the massed bands, when hundreds of pipers and drummers from different groups come together to play and march in unison. Look out for...
From settings for well-loved TV shows to famous film locations, Scotland’s jaw-dropping landscapes dazzle on screen, but nothing beats the feeling of visiting a real-life filming location in person. I...
Some of Orkney’s best known Neolithic attractions have been taking centre stage recently, thanks to the three-part BBC Two programme ‘Britain’s Ancient Capital: Secrets of Orkney’. Presenters includin...
Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology 2017 | VisitScotland In Scotland the past seems so close you can almost feel it swirling around you. Epic landscapes were carved out by icy glaciers millennia...