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Sherlock Holmes stands as a lasting legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

The legacy of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – the creator of the world's most famous detective
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's birthday is on May 22nd. He left behind quite the legacy with his creation of the famous sleuth Sherlock Holmes.

A backpack from a collaboration between Jura and Trakke will be part of the collection

Museum preserves story of thriving 21st century whisky industry

Image Credit: The Bronte Society

University of Aberdeen finds Anne Bronte was a renowned rock collector

Looking across to Eigg and Rum

Arisaig and the most beautiful sunsets in Scotland

Ospreys were extinct in Britain for much of the 20th Century. Photograph: The Scottish Wildlife Trust

WATCH: First osprey chick of the season hatches at Loch of the Lowes

With more than a million species at risk the time to act is now. Photograph: RZSS

Charity pledges to 'reverse the decline of at least 50 species by 2030'

Ex-javelin thrower Jen Kemp qualified for the Commonwealth Games in 2002 but never competed owing to anxiety and a lack of belief.
Photographer: Stuart Walker

Former Scottish athlete helps pupils with exam anxiety

The site is regarded as a masterpiece of Neolithic design

5000-year-old island burial site reopens to public after the pandemic

The two Borders locations are highly reviewed

Luxury glamping pod sites in the Borders named two of the best in the UK

The return of Nuart Aberdeen could offer a huge boon to the city according to Chief Executive of Aberdeen Inspired, Adrian Watson

Aberdeen street art festival set to return in June

UWS students work with rock star and crime writer to create new musical

Students in Scotland work with rock star and crime writer to create new musical

Scottish Olympic Gold Medallist announces retirement from curling

Scottish Olympic Gold Medallist announces retirement from curling

Exploring Pitlochry, the gateway to the Highlands

Exploring Pitlochry, the gateway to the Highlands

Credit: Ryan Buchanan

REVIEW Skye Live kicks off Scotland's festival season in style

Nicolson's Bar and Kitchen received the award

FOOD AND DRINK This is Scotland's best gastropub, according to a top awards ceremony

North Berwick’s whale bone at the top of The Law

travel Escape to North Berwick, the Biarritz of the North

Inaugural Loch Ness Challenge to take place this Weekend

Inaugural Loch Ness Challenge to take place this weekend

Lochmaben, a place to enjoy the Scottish sunshine

Lochmaben, a place to enjoy the Scottish sunshine

Scotland will play England to mark the anniversary

Scotland take on England in special 50-year anniversary match

Outlander star Sam Heughan spoke to a London lifestyle magazine about his love for his home country

Sam Heughan on why Scotland is his 'happy place'

Cumbernauld: A satellite town with its own gravitational pull

Cumbernauld: A satellite town with its own gravitational pull

The Lawn, North Berwick

Best of Scotland 20 things we love about Scotland’s food and drink

The pretty harbour at Portree

Exploring Portree - the vibrant capital of Scotland's most famous island

Grafitti on one of the Machrie Moor standing stones on Arran

Graffiti carved into historic standing stones prompts police investigation

A sky walkway, like the one in the Canadian Rockies is among the proposals at Rocky Road

Massive sky walkway proposed in bid to reopen historic Scottish path

Jessie MacLachlan's memorial had lain destroyed for years

Special memorial to be unveiled for 'Queen of Gaelic Song'

The Isle of Staffa

Island set for £1.6m revamp to improve tourist access

Uber Eats has put together the shortlist

These 10 restaurants are shortlisted to be named best in Scotland

Phyllis Crossan, visitor experience assistant at
the David Livingstone Birthplace Museum, in the room where Livingstone was born in 1813

One of Scotland's smallest museums is in running for prestigious award

The study was carried out by The University of Glasgow

Music lovers care more about the planet, study finds

Photos of the dig site and a piece of pottery found there provided by Scottish Water

'Important glimpse' into medieval life on Scots islands as water project stumbles on find

James Nesbitt (left) and Sam Heughan will feature together in the new Channel 4 series Suspect

First-look photos of Outlander's Sam Heughan in new Channel 4 series released

Kate Barron and Christian Lewis, who has raised more than £340,000 walking the UK's coastline for charity

Baby joy for pair who met while walking the length of the UK coast

Michel Roux Jr brings fine dining experience to Inverlochy Castle

Best of Scotland Michel Roux Jr brings fine dining experience to Inverlochy Castle

Best of Scotland: Land and loch adventures at Cameron House

Best of Scotland Land and loch adventures at Cameron House

Skye Live Festival gives away free tickets to key workers

Skye Live Festival gives away free tickets to key workers

Skara Brae is among the top tourist spots that will benefit from the use of technology

Cutting-edge app brings virtual exploration to Scottish island's famous attractions

Billy Connolly, 79, will be decorated for his services to the entertainment industry at the Bafta TV Awards on Sunday night

Billy Connolly to receive top Bafta award to celebrate five-decade career

The UK's best road trips have been revealed with four Scottish routes making the list. Picture: Canva

4 Scottish routes among best UK road trips for summer 2022 – see the full list

North Coast 500. Credit: Tripadvisor

The 8 tips you need to know before starting your North Coast 500 road trip

Respondents particularly noted St Andrews world-famous golf course and network of medieval streets to explore.

Scottish seaside town ranked third best in the UK in new Which? survey

The Lomond Loop, looking up to Falkland Hill

Leslie and Markinch - a guide to Fife's hidden gems

Scotland will host The Open Championship this year

Scotland front and centre in a massive year for golf as PGA faces new rival

The exhibition recalls the story of Nelson Mandela’s relationship to Scotland, and the role played by the people of Scotland in the global struggle to end apartheid.

Exhibition exploring Scotland, global solidarity, and Mandela opens in Dundee

A controller with the newly registered tartan. Photo: Microsoft/Xbox

New tartan registered to celebrate 20 years of Xbox console in Scotland

Beinn Nibheis Director Eilidh Sykes outside the new store in Fort William

Fort William women’s outdoor sports shop a Scots first

Could long-vanished species one day return to Scotland?

Could long-vanished species one day return to Scotland?

Uninvited formed after a series of chance meetings on public transport

Scottish band beats 4000 others to secure performance in Radio 1 Live Lounge

In the first in our series of taste trail foodie adventures, Alex Burns follows her nose
in pursuit of the perfect cheese

BEST OF SCOTLAND Love cheese? You have to do the official Scottish Cheese Trail

Whisky Hammer of a glass of Macallan 1988 Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Whisky sets new world record at auction

Sean Connery's painting will be sold off

Sean Connery's £15m Picasso to be auctioned for Scottish charities

Golf club and ball. Credit: Canva

Top 10 golf courses in Scotland you need to try according to Tripadvisor reviews

International Dark Sky Week was launched to raise awareness of light pollution and celebrate the night sky’s beauty. Picture: PA

Scotland's top spots for stargazing this International Dark Sky Week

Stromness - The beautiful Orkney town full of life and soul