As death approaches, Elizabeth I of England is haunted by memories – real and imagined – of her cousin, Mary, Queen of Scots. This major new production from Scottish Ballet’s choreographer-in- ...

Since childhood, Mary Stuart had enjoyed writing in cipher. Later in life, as Queen of Scots and a prisoner in England for nearly 19 years, the skill became essential to her survival. From an early ...

As a child Mary loved writing in code. As a captive queen, it became essential to her survival. Since childhood, Mary Stuart had enjoyed writing in cipher. Later in life, as Queen of Scots and a ...

Scotland’s first recorded fireworks display in Edinburgh over 500 years ago was staged by King James IV, long before Guy ...

More than 40 of Scotland’s treasured historic buildings in the care of Historic Environment Scotland are either closed or partly sealed off ...

A generation on from Aberdeen-born Michael Clark cementing his place as the enfant terrible of contemporary dance, Scotland has a new troupe ...

I took an overnight sleeper train to Edinburgh for a magical three-day city break full of history and beautiful views.

Scotland’s capital is quirky, history-filled and austerely beautiful, but you’ll have to plan ahead to make the most of your ...

A Lanarkshire opera singer is preparing for the world premiere of her debut song cycle celebrating and bringing to life four ...

Remember, remember... on this day in 1605 Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators plan to blow up the Houses of Parliament was ...

Hamilton & Inches are the only fine jeweller licensed to work with and sell Scotland’s rare freshwater pearls — and one of ...