The Battle of Halidon Hill in 1333 became one of the bloodiest clashes between England and Scotland during the medieval wars ...

Dunnottar Castle is a reminder that even the strongest empires eventually yield to time, yet there is a profound beauty in that decay. Whether you are a history buff, a photography enthusiast, or a ...

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 ...

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 ...

A DNA sample provided by a businessman has confirmed him as a descendant of a medieval king of Scotland. It has also led to the discovery of a distinct genetic marker for descendants of King Robert ...

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 ...