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Kirsty Wark presents the new BBC Scotland series The Women Who Changed Modern Scotland. Picture: Two Rivers Media/BBC

Kirsty Wark: Toxic atmosphere on social media is forcing women out of politics

More than 50 previously undiscovered letters written by Mary Queen of Scots have been deciphered by a team of codebreakers with the secret correspondece detailing her struggles in captivity. PIC: Contributed.

'Lost' letters written by Mary Queen of Scots deciphered by codebreakers

Team lands in Orkney to check damage at some of Scotland's oldest historic sites

14 Romantic Films set in Scotland for Valentine’s Day 2023

Swilcan Bridge stooshie betray's golf's loathing of change – Martyn McLaughlin

The 10 most and least sociable breeds of adorable dog

In pictures: 19 Edinburgh institutions we lost

The battle that banned MacGregors and 'shaped' a clan remembered 400 years on

World Heritage Sites in Scotland: 6 Amazing Scottish UNESCO world heritage sites

Scottish Holocaust victim should have a 'Stolperstein' memorial in city

Sun sets on Highland Games in Australia after 166 years

Here are 10 alternative Scottish tourist attractions you may not have heard of

Scottish island prepares itself for arrival of 60,000 cruise ship passengers

Haunted Scotland 2023: Here are the 10 of the most haunted Scottish locations

When is Valentine's Day 2023, who was St Valentine, where does it come from?

SNP urges council to commit £4.5m more in funding for King’s Theatre revamp

Rare document which outlines love affair of Lord Nelson to be sold in Edinburgh

What is Groundhog Day and when will Punxsutawney Phil makes his forecast today

Public rally to get 'extraordinary' Pictish-era stone out of the ground

11 pictures as thousands gather at Up Helly Aa fire festival in Shetland

Analysis: Up Helly Aa in slow motion over acceptance of Viking women

30 of Scotland’s Punniest Shops and Business names to make you chuckle

Up Helly Aa: How the Viking festival began in Scotland

Up Helly Aa prepares for their first gender inclusive Lerwick fire festival

'Fairytale' Scottish castle that inspired Walt Disney's Cinderella covered in pi...

Diana Gabaldon defends Outlander amid claims of 'deeply distorted' history

Outlander is a deeply distorted view of Gaelic culture - and the damage is done

15 Incredible facts you never knew about Tartan, a powerful Scottish symbol

Best Scottish Sayings: 40 well-loved Scottish sayings you should know

40 everyday English words with totally different meanings in Scotland

Alan Cumming hands back OBE given 'toxicity of Empire'

11 Fascinating Scottish place names & their origins in Gaelic, Norse and Pictish

Scotland's luxury cabins and lodges to escape to this winter

Top Scottish visitor attractions for 2023

Magic of 'ordinary people' can conquer hate that led to Holocaust

Mountain bothy closed as fire breaks out at Highland shelter for walkers

Battlefield: site near famous Bannockburn battlefield

Kenny MacAskill: Why Robert Burns does not deserve to be shamed over slavery

Glasgow School of Art restoration set to run until 2030 and cost more than £100m

'Robot Burns' and the verse that keeps writing beyond the bard's grave

Auld Lang Syne: The truth about the famous Scottish poem by Robert Burns

What is the Selkirk Grace - and why is it recited on Burns Night?

Robert Burns: 10 Surprising facts about Scotland's poet you didn’t know

Cause of Jenners fire remains unknown, says city council leader

9 traditions of a classic Burns Night to celebrate Scotland’s national poet

World War Two veteran awarded France's highest military award

23 pictures of Burns Night in Edinburgh from the 1950s and 1960s

Is it time to gag Scotland's most famous poet Robert Burns?

Sister's gift to her late brother and pioneer of New Hebridean gastronomy

Robert Burns, Adam Smith and the mutual regard of two Scottish giants

Adam Smith inspired Burns on morality - what can he do for us? - Alison Campsie

14 new student accomodation developments planned for Edinburgh

'Last chance saloon' closure warning over £8.9m funding gap for King’s revamp

Soaring fuel cost triggers appeal to enable Waverley to sail again this summer

Skeleton study finds violence and warfare 'widespread' during Neolithic period

Calanais in £6m upgrade amid rising visitor numbers and arrival of cruise ships

11 bold and eye-catching Edinburgh hotels set to be built in the coming years

Festival aims for permanent cultural hub in town where Burns spent final years

Eddi Reader warns BBC cuts risk driving young musicians out of Scotland

9 stunning castles currently on sale in Scotland

Musical heritage threat warning over plans to drop long-running piping show

Banshees of Inisherin? Scotland's Migovie banshee was a more malevolent spirit