Haggis, loch monsters, whisky, tartan – Scotland is known for many different things to different people and is a fascinating country with an intriguing history. Here are 69 interesting facts about ...

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Alex Salmond, the former first minister of Scotland who for decades championed Scotland's independence from the U.K., has died. He was 69. Salmond, who was a divisive figure in British politics and ...

When people call Scotland a “magical” place, they aren’t kidding. From fascinating architecture to breathtaking scenery, ...

Something has shifted in Scotland. The saltire, which was long embraced by supporters of Scottish independence, has now been unfurled for a different cause. Up and down the land, the blue and white of ...

Let's visit Scotland’s Glencoe, Inverness, the Culloden battlefield and Loch Ness. We'll visit Glencoe, Inverness, the Culloden battlefield — and keep our eyes peeled at Loch Ness — as we work up an ...

Johnny McKnight, a veteran of panto for two decades at both the Tron Theatre in Glasgow and the Macrobert arts centre in ...

Braveheart, 1995. Mel Gibson’s William Wallace leads his countrymen in the First War of Scottish Independence (in the 13th century, before secession wars were waged in ballot boxes). Bloody and ...

Bagpipes, highland cows (or "coos"), tartans, castles, breathtaking landscapes – there's a lot to love about Scotland. Add in its famous whisky and legendary cities and you'll find plenty to do here.

Scotland will vote whether to become an independent nation, potentially severing a 307-year-old union with England, on Thursday. (See our live coverage of the voting here.) Here's what you need to ...