Heritage

Around 50 people were recruited form regions across the UK

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Scots among the best at spotting fake accents, study finds

A campervan approaches on the NC500 route in Scotland

A campervan approaches on the NC500 route in Scotland

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NC500 chair speaks out after route named on travel guide's 'no go list'

Alan Riach: Open your ears to the music of this Scottish composer

Balmoral Castle in the Cairngorms National Park

Balmoral Castle in the Cairngorms National Park

Balmoral Castle

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Andy Wightman: King’s ownership of Balmoral is a block on real Scottish land reform

Hana-Rāwhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, Aotearoa New Zealand’s youngest MP

Hana-Rāwhiti Kareariki Maipi-Clarke, Aotearoa New Zealand’s youngest MP

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Alison Phipps: Language rights matter — in New Zealand and here in Scotland

An interior view of the ruined 16th-century Baltersan Castle

An interior view of the ruined 16th-century Baltersan Castle

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A-listed Scottish castle 'set for £2 million restoration' after sale to new owner

(R-L) Ross Russell, Barry Miller, Neil Armstrong and Morgan Dennison

(R-L) Ross Russell, Barry Miller, Neil Armstrong and Morgan Dennison

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Engineers discover 132-year-old message in a bottle in Scottish lighthouse

Edinburgh University students at Old College sunday wait for the library to open..

Edinburgh University students at Old College sunday wait for the library to open..

University of Edinburgh

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Andrew Tickell: Snobbery is alive and well at the University of Edinburgh

Carina Rose’s Echoes Of The Rebellion collection

Carina Rose’s Echoes Of The Rebellion collection

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Scottish fashion show features Jacobite Rebellion-inspired collection

Under Scottish law, all portable antiquities of archaeological, historical, or cultural significance, are subject to claim by the Crown

Under Scottish law, all portable antiquities of archaeological, historical, or cultural significance, are subject to claim by the Crown

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Metal detectorists 'profiteering' from Scottish history, archaeologist warns

Volunteer archaeologists in Stirling

Volunteer archaeologists in Stirling

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Why Scotland must have same standards for metal detecting and archaeology

The Balmoral Glen Gelder tartan has now been registered

The Balmoral Glen Gelder tartan has now been registered

King Charles III

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New Balmoral tartan created at request of King

Ewen Henderson inside the Burns Monument playing the Gregg fiddle

Ewen Henderson inside the Burns Monument playing the Gregg fiddle

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Fiddle linked to Robert Burns to be played live in Carnegie Hall

How Paisley Museum could look once finished

How Paisley Museum could look once finished

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Scottish museum renovation for 'world-class attraction' faces second delay

The People's Story Museum on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

The People's Story Museum on Edinburgh's Royal Mile

City of Edinburgh Council

Scottish museum to reopen in major U-turn after public backlash

In the late 1700s Burns learned how to dance, became a freemason, and created a debating society, The Bachelors’ Club

In the late 1700s Burns learned how to dance, became a freemason, and created a debating society, The Bachelors’ Club

National Trust for Scotland

Specialist work begins to re-thatch roof of historic 17th-century Robert Burns club

The pair will return to Edinburgh Sheriff Court for sentencing next month

The pair will return to Edinburgh Sheriff Court for sentencing next month

Edinburgh Castle

Pair admit targeting Crown of Scotland and Stone of Destiny in poverty protest

Culross, known as one of the filming locations of Outlander, is home to fewer than 500 people

Culross, known as one of the filming locations of Outlander, is home to fewer than 500 people

BACK IN THE DAY

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The beautiful Scottish village forever stained with blood

Billy Connolly in the BBC programme In My Own Words

Billy Connolly in the BBC programme In My Own Words

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Billy Connolly brands Scottish hero 'murderer and thief'

Local politicians have also joined the campaign

Local politicians have also joined the campaign

Campaigners launch bid for whisky region status to 'enhance oversees reputation'

Crichton was Robert Rowand Anderson in the late 19th century

Crichton was Robert Rowand Anderson in the late 19th century

Midlothian Council

Village to welcome first new build in 140 years despite 'modern design' concerns

View over the peat bogs towards Ben Griam Beag, at Forsinard, in the Flow Country, Sutherland

View over the peat bogs towards Ben Griam Beag, at Forsinard, in the Flow Country, Sutherland

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Fears Unesco World Heritage Site ‘could be set ablaze’ by battery storage site

Archaeologists unearthed a cobbled surface, a possible drain and pottery sherds which date to the late medieval period of 14th or 15th century

Archaeologists unearthed a cobbled surface, a possible drain and pottery sherds which date to the late medieval period of 14th or 15th century

Medieval artefacts found in archaeological dig for lost Scottish castle

Members of the Beltane Fire Society take part in Samhuinn Fire Festival on October 31 in Edinburgh

Members of the Beltane Fire Society take part in Samhuinn Fire Festival on October 31 in Edinburgh

Emma Guinness: Halloween festivities are embroiled in the Scots language

William Wallace was executed in 1305

William Wallace was executed in 1305

National Records of Scotland

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Rare William Wallace letter to go on display for St Andrew's Day

The iconic artefacts have been redisplayed to allow for an 'in the round' view

The iconic artefacts have been redisplayed to allow for an 'in the round' view

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'Iconic' Lewis chessmen redisplayed to allow for 'in the round view'

The Deepscan Cruises run from April to October

The Deepscan Cruises run from April to October

Loch Ness Monster

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I went hunting for the Loch Ness Monster – here's what it was like

To me, Falkland is the very definition of a VIV – Very Important Village

To me, Falkland is the very definition of a VIV – Very Important Village

BACK IN THE DAY

This is Scotland’s most important village and here is the proof

Dysart Harbour featured in the second series of the popular TV show

Dysart Harbour featured in the second series of the popular TV show

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Historic Fife harbour featured in Outlander faces closure amid storm damage

I was delighted to formally open the distillery yesterday

I was delighted to formally open the distillery yesterday

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Kate Forbes: New whisky distillery offers us an optimistic vision of regeneration

Balmoral Castle in the Cairngorms National Park

Balmoral Castle in the Cairngorms National Park

Balmoral Castle

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No plans to hold weddings for the public at Balmoral, estate clarifies

A bronze rattle pendant from the Peebles Hoard which dates from 1000-800 BCE

A bronze rattle pendant from the Peebles Hoard which dates from 1000-800 BCE

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‘Utterly unique’ Bronze Age hoard found in Borders saved for the nation

More than a thousand people signed an online petition against the proposed change

More than a thousand people signed an online petition against the proposed change

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'The end of Sabbath': Tesco to open on Sundays despite island residents' opposition

West Linton is one of the villages explored by Hamish MacPherson

West Linton is one of the villages explored by Hamish MacPherson

BACK IN THE DAY

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Small but mighty – the stories of Scotland's villages

Summerhall, in Edinburgh

Summerhall, in Edinburgh

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'Incorrect': Scottish arts venue issues statement amid '£500k HMRC tax battle'

Experts who took part in archaeological digs at the site of the 1815 Battle of Waterloo will be applying new techniques they developed at the Belgium site in Culloden

Experts who took part in archaeological digs at the site of the 1815 Battle of Waterloo will be applying new techniques they developed at the Belgium site in Culloden

Fresh dig starts at Culloden Battlefield as archaelogists use new 'techniques'

A view from the award-winning Croft 3 in Mull

A view from the award-winning Croft 3 in Mull

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Ruined Scottish island croft wins prestigious architecture award after conversion

Dr Fraser Hunter with the 'rare and special' brass arm guard

Dr Fraser Hunter with the 'rare and special' brass arm guard

'Special': Roman armour found in Scotland goes on display after reconstruction

Mairi Mhor was a 19th century Gaelic poet who highlighted the Highland Clearances

Mairi Mhor was a 19th century Gaelic poet who highlighted the Highland Clearances

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Highland poet who fought for crofters’ rights to be commemorated at Gaelic centre

The limited-edition bottle is available at The Gleneagles Hotel

The limited-edition bottle is available at The Gleneagles Hotel

Perth and Kinross

Scottish hotel launches £35,000 whisky to mark centenary

The Common Ridings are a vital part of the traditions and culture of the Borders

The Common Ridings are a vital part of the traditions and culture of the Borders

BACK IN THE DAY

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Common Ridings are a vital part of Borders traditions

An artist and poet significant in so many ways

An artist and poet significant in so many ways

Scottish independence

Reclaiming our cultural identity through an important artist and poet

Scottish broadcaster and singer Joy Dunlop is joining Strictly Come Ceilidh Dancing

Scottish broadcaster and singer Joy Dunlop is joining Strictly Come Ceilidh Dancing

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Singer urges Scots to get involved with World Gaelic Week

Farmland in the valley floor of Glen Coe in the Highlands

Farmland in the valley floor of Glen Coe in the Highlands

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Conservation bosses plea for people to stop putting memorials up in Glencoe

Castle Sween dates back to the 1100s

Castle Sween dates back to the 1100s

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Take a look at Scotland's oldest castle with over 900 years of rich history

The farm still has the outbuildings where Robert Burns lived with his family

The farm still has the outbuildings where Robert Burns lived with his family

Dumfries and Galloway

Bid to save farm where Robert Burns wrote Auld Lang Syne secures funding

The Tory MSP sparked anger with his comments

The Tory MSP sparked anger with his comments

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Stephen Kerr should haud his wheesht about use of the Scots tongue

The Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Thomas Bell fords the River Ettrick during the Selkirk Common Riding

The Royal Burgh Standard Bearer Thomas Bell fords the River Ettrick during the Selkirk Common Riding

back in the day

Scottish Borders

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The disaster that was Battle of Flodden in Scottish Borders

National Trust for Scotland is carrying out the improvements

National Trust for Scotland is carrying out the improvements

Argyll and Bute

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Scottish island closed to visitors until next year for 'necessary improvement works'

The People's Story Museum on the Royal Mile

The People's Story Museum on the Royal Mile

City of Edinburgh Council

Activist tears into council for treating 'working class people as an afterthought'

Will the so-called Elgin Marbles ever be returned?

Will the so-called Elgin Marbles ever be returned?

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Cultural vandalism is a threat to people’s identity

Glasgow made it onto the list

Glasgow made it onto the list

Glasgow city centre

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Glasgow building named on list of Britain's 30 'most beautiful'

Last year a review into Scotland’s treasure trove law was launched

Last year a review into Scotland’s treasure trove law was launched

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Scotland's 'treasure find' laws could change following calls for an 'overhaul'

Reivers raid on Gilnockie Tower

Reivers raid on Gilnockie Tower

back in the day

The rise and fall of Borders Reivers and King James's role