The flags of Scotland have long provoked enthusiastic and drawn-out arguments over the origins. In simple terms, there are two ‘recognised’ Scottish flags - the Saltire and the Lion Rampant.

WORK on the next phase of the overhaul of the National Museum of Scotland will begin within two years, bosses hope, after a lottery bid was lodged to help pay for eight new galleries.

IT HAS supported the trade of Scotland’s national drink for almost 100 years.

Now a new poem by Liz Lochhead and an exhibition exploring the history of the Scotch whisky industry at the Scottish Parliament are to be created to mark the centenary of the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA).

Sir Sean Connery, Oscar-winning actor whose portrayal of James Bond has yet to be surpassed

A NEW poem by Liz Lochhead and an exhibition exploring the history of the Scotch Whisky industry at the Scottish Parliament will mark the centenary of the Scotch Whisky Association.

A COMPANY selling the title of “Laird of Glencoe” for just £29.99 to buyers keen for their own piece of Scottish ancestry has been accused of “making a mockery” of the nation’s heritage and “exploiting” one of Scotland’s greatest natural treasures.

A STUDENT has founded what is said to be the first World Whisky Day to celebrate the drink.

Tha figearan a chaidh fhoillseachadh an t-seachdain sa a’ sealltainn gun deach an àireamh gun chosnadh an Alba an àird a-rithist – bha 16,000 a thuilleadh san Dùbhlachd na bha san Dàmhair. Ach tha cuid den bheachd fhathast gun soirbhich le econamaidh na Gaidhealtachd ’s nan Eilean ma chumas sinn ar misneachd.

Rinn an galair roilleach miastadh sna naodhadan. Chuir e tuathanaich agus mòran eile ann an cruaidh-chàs. A-nis tha e ’na uallach do luchd togail sprèidh gu bheil galair ùr air nochdadh.

Tha aonta malairt ùr eadar India agus an t-Aonadh Eòrpach a’ dol a chur ás do leighisean saora ris a bheil na milleanan de dh’euslaintich an crochadh air feadh an Treas Domhain.

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Chaidh Barail agus Comas Cànain fhoillseachadh, aithisg rannsachaidh a chuir Bòrd na Gàidhlig air dòigh. Tha i air a roinn ann an trì earrannan, agus dhiubh sin se an rannsachadh a rinneadh mu chleachdadh na Gàidhlig ann an Siabost, Leòdhas, fo stiùir an Dr Gillian Rothaich, as motha a chuireas iongnadh air neach.

Heralded as one of the greatest motor racing drivers in Scottish history, Sir Jackie Stewart’s achievements in Formula One not only encompass three world championships, 27 victories and over 40 podium finishes during 8 years of racing, but his pioneering work as a campaigner for driver safety has seen the West Dumbartonshire native take on an even greater significance as an ambassador for the sport.

A TENNIS legends tournament, a mass cycling event and an international diving competition are among the major new events being lined up for Scotland’s capital, it has emerged.

There are several different definitions for this particular word, with all still being widely used to this day.

THE heart of one of Edinburgh’s main thoroughfares would be closed to traffic to make way for a new al-fresco Fringe arena under plans expected to be approved next week.

ART curators are leading a nationwide campaign against a new entertainment licensing law for free Scottish shows and events, which they warn could destroy grassroots culture.

A THREE-DAY clean-up of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile has been ordered in the wake of concerns about the state of the historic thoroughfare.

AN AUCTION of works by the late Lucian Freud has resulted in a record-breaking sale of a print by the artist.

SCOTTISH actors Brian Cox and Kevin McKidd are to front the flagship fashion event of New York’s Tartan Week celebrations, it emerged last night.

THEY sit slouched and exhausted, but content.