People & Places

On St Andrew’s Day 1816, two Scots – William Ritchie and Charles Maclaren – set out their vision for a fearless and independent voice in print. Here, we reproduce the Scotsman Prospectus in full

As part of our celebrations to mark this newspaper’s bicentenary we want to get 200 more people to contribute regularly to the pages of The Scotsman.

The Scotsman has led the way, using the latest techniques in production and distribution – and even at its birth in 1817 pushed the boundaries when it openly challenged the Establishment by championing free speech

As we mark the beginning of The Scotsman 200 years ago today, Ian Stewart reflects on the past and looks to the future

Stirling Castle has claimed the title of Scotland’s Best Visitor Attraction at the inaugural 2016 Scottish and Outdoor Leisure Awards.

As the balmy Caribbean island of Barbados draws close to the celebration of its Golden Jubilee, 50 years of Independence on 30th November 2016, we have reconnected with our Scottish heritage.

ONE of Edinburgh’s most revered Victorian architects passed away on this day 118 years ago.

It was quite possibly the most Scottish shop front ever, featuring seven of the nation’s most prominent historical figures.

On St Andrews Day 1996 the Stone of Destiny completed a 400-mile journey under police escort from Westminster Abbey to Edinburgh Castle.

The men of peace, or Daoine Shi, have been described as “the most beautiful and perfect branch of Highland mythology”.

WHO exactly was St Andrew, where did he come from and why did we name him as Scotland’s patron saint?

There is nothing like learning a new language to exercise your mind and impress your friends.

It is known he was a strong and hardy figure who fished the waters off Galilee, but St Andrew is also considered a man of many myths who has inspired customs and traditions across Europe.

A new museum for Aberdeen will feature the city’s most influential citizens with the first six people to be honoured now revealed.

He has been venerated in Scotland for more than 1200 years, but St Andrew has long fascinated many other countries and cultures around the world.

A day out to an ancient Aberdeenshire castle left one family spooked after a ghostly figure appeared in the background of one of their photographs.

The owners of the former home of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson are to open their house to the public to celebrate the bicentenary of the Glasgow architect’s birth.

IT’S the renowned Capital pub that’s developed a reputation for having a unique approach to hospitality.