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Heritage

This brass collar, inscribed 'Alexr. Steuart found guilty of death for theft at Perth the 5th of December 1701, & gifted by the Justiciars as a perpetual servant to Sir Jo. Areskin of Alva', was found in the River Forth at Logieplaceholder image

The brass collar that tells forgotten story of Scots enslaved by Scots

Amid calls for the UK to pay reparations to countries affected by the slave trade, Scotland should remember the horrors endured by many of its own citizens

Dr Marie Macklin

The Stone of Destiny now forms the centrepiece of Perth Museum. Picture: PAplaceholder image

How the Stone of Destiny found its place as a modern-day cultural icon Martyn McLaughlin

Assistant curator of pre-historic and Roman archaeology Bethany Simpson takes a closer look at an ancient gilded brass leg which features in the Roman Scotland: Life On the Edge of Empire exhibition at the National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barliowplaceholder image

Scotland's Ozymandias? The historic lesson of Roman Emperor's statue Scotsman comment

Depiction of Sergeant Charles Ewart of the Royal Scots Greys, capturing the French eagle placeholder image

The heroic story of Ensign Ewart and the Scots Greys Lord Mulholland

Wreaths of poppies are laid during a service of dedication for the Garden of Remembrance at the Scott Monument in Edinburgh's Princes Street Gardens last month. Picture: Jeff J Mitchellplaceholder image

Poppies do not glorify war yet every year brings more controversy Stephen Jardine

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Every iconic cover from John Lewis' Christmas adverts, ranked

Looking down onto the sales floor from the top balcony at Jenners in August 1962.placeholder image

Jenners in its Heyday: 32 pics of the store in the 50s and 60s

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A silver and gilt watch made by David Ramsay for King James VI of Scotland, circa 1613, is to be auctioned with an estimate of £250,000-350,000placeholder image

17thC Dom Joly's reaction to James VI's new watch not hard to imagine Scotsman comment

Michael Haughian, Hoseason Gardens, Clermiston Edinburgh, dressed up in cardboard boxes as a Dalek to go guising.placeholder image

Halloween Heritage Scotland: 21 photos of Scots celebrating Halloween

This traditional pub is apparently so haunted that its website has a section dedicated to its numerous ghosts  including the accounts of those who have encountered them. A family of 18th century crofters is said to haunt the building - they froze to death after being thrown off the site.  A little girl in a pink dress has been spotted as well as a man whose family was slaughtered by a Highland chieftain. placeholder image

The 10 most haunted pubs in Scotland - including ‘fantastic’ bar

John Ross remains revered for his role as  a Cherokee leader. Picture: Tain & District Museum and Clan Ross Centreplaceholder image

Exclusive Home of revered Highlander Cherokee chief at centre of legal battle

A F-14 Tomcat, the most of advanced US warplane of its time. placeholder image

Little-known Cold War race to find lost warplane in Scottish waters

Scottish soldiers have played a part in some of history's most decisive moments. Picture: Jeff J Mitchellplaceholder image

Why Scotland has consistently punched above its weight in wars Iain MacGregor

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Easy Halloween Costumes: 7 simple fancy dress ideas for Halloween 2026

Tay Road Bridge:  View along piers towards Dundee. placeholder image

Archive pictures the Tay Road Bridge transforming Dundee's skyline

Facial reconstruction of man from Invereskplaceholder image

Watch how experts reconstructed face of a man who died 2000 years ago

Kinloch Castle on the Isle of Rum in Scotland’s Inner Hebrides.placeholder image

India-based businessman 'made bid to buy castle before seeing it'

The rare Mackintosh lamp which sold for just under £610,000 - 20 times its original estimateplaceholder image

Rare Mackintosh lantern sells for more than 20 times expected price

Ayton Castle in the Scottish Bordersplaceholder image

Alan Carr castle plan given boost by heritage officers

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Tree sculpture tribute to navvies who built 125-year-old Mallaig line

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Ad Feature Discover something new at Rosslyn Chapel

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Great Scott: Abseilers spotted cleaning Edinburgh's iconic monument

Competitors in a Highland Reel at Aboyne Highland Gathering, Aberdeenshireplaceholder image

In pictures: Unearthed images show Scottish life in 1930s

John Duns Scotus's Quaestiones in primum librum Sententiarum Petri Lombardi.placeholder image

How a brilliant Scottish philosopher became a byword for stupidity Scotsman comment

 Dr Matthew Knight with a clay mould from the Blyth Hoard and an item from the Peebles Hoard. PIC: Stewart Attwood/National Museums Scotland/PA Wire placeholder image

Metal detectorist's second 'extraordinary' find of Bronze Age treasure

The Waverley steams through London's Tower Bridge on her special anniversary sailing. Picture: Waverley Excursionsplaceholder image

'Remarkable achievement' for world's last seagoing paddle steamer

The lantern was designed for the Cranston Tearooms in Glasgowplaceholder image

'Rare and beautiful' Rennie Mackintosh lantern heads to auction

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‘Bittersweet moment’ as owner of landmark Perth hotel sells up

Two sides of Mary, Queen of Scots. Models pose in desses similar to those thought to be worn by Mary Queen of Scots, as a new exhibition, Mary, Queen of Scots: Renaissance and Resistance, opens at the NMS next June, and will bring together about 100 loans from across Europe, placeholder image

Mary Queen of Scots retold as 'vibrant' queen at heart of her court

Two models wear replica dresses similar to those thought to have been worn by Mary Queen of Scots, ahead of the opening of a new exhibition, Mary, Queen of Scots: Renaissance and Resistance, at the National Museum of Scotland next June (Picture: Duncan McGlynn)placeholder image

Why Mary, Queen of Scots would have been a TikTok superstar Scotsman comment

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Historic Scots hotel with link to Bonnie Prince Charlie hits market for £3.75m

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17 places to visit during Doors Open Days Edinburgh 2026

Mackintosh at the Willow tearoom in Glasgow, which was designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh and his wife Margaret Macdonald (Jane Barlow/PA)placeholder image

Mackintosh experts 'disturbed' by vape shop next to historic tearoom

An 1807 painting of Thomas Cochrane by Peter Edward Stroehlingplaceholder image

Why Scotland's real-life Jack Aubrey deserves a statue in Edinburgh Peter Moore