An estimated 4,000 to 6,000 Scots, mostly from the Lowlands, were tried for witchcraft between the late 15th and early 18th Century with around three quarters of those accused of sorcery and supernaturalism being women.
The last secrets of the German warships that were scuttled and later salvaged from Scapa Flow following the end of the First World War have been revealed.
Handfasting has become a pretty ceremonial addition to modern weddings in Scotland but in the past it was the union of choice for those wanting to test the true compatibility of their love.
The portrayal of Prince Charles Edward Stuart in popular television series Outlander has been described as a “travesty” by Jacobite-era historians and enthusiasts.
Their crimes would largely be considered petty by today’s standards but in 19th Century Scotland even stealing a book from a library could land you nine months in jail.
No visit to the Orkney archipelago is complete without spending time on some of the smaller islands where you can experience life in the far reaches of the beautiful north.
On the sacred isle of Iona in August 1609, nine Highland clan chiefs put their signatures to the statutes that would begin the erosion of their way of life.
The market value of the 22 teams in Scotland’s Premiership and Championship - ranked in order
The all-time Scottish top flight league table: Where does your team rank?
Each of the 42 Scottish league clubs' average home attendance - ranked in order
Ruth Davidson ‘likely’ to be Scotland’s next First Minister
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