10 beautiful British picnic spots
As the glorious weather continues, we’re packing our hamper and heading to some of the loveliest places in Britain for lunch with a view
Brancaster Beach, Norfolk
Norfolk isn’t short of stunning beaches, but this is...
Britain’s Finest Whisky Distilleries
Join us in raising a glass and wishing ‘good health' to whisky as we take a tour of some of the finest distilleries around Britain.
Royal Deeside: Scotland’s Victorian Heritage Trail
Janice Hopper follows the Victorian Heritage Trail in Royal Deeside, Scotland, to discover the land that Queen Victoria fell hopelessly in love with
When Queen Victoria wanted somewhere to escape to, it was to Royal Deeside in...
Edinburgh Castle history: 900 years protecting Scotland’s capital
Scotland’s biggest attraction still stands proud above its capital city 900 years after its inception
It’s estimated there were once around 3,000 castles in Scotland but one stands head and shoulders above the rest: Edinburgh...
Best hotels in Scotland: From castles to cottages
Yearning to escape it all? We’ve found some of the best hotels in Scotland to indulge in some serious down time
Forget the Scandinavian trend of hygge; this year is allabout còsagach – a Gaelic...
Scottish Highlands hotels: The Torridon Scotland
The Torridon Hotel and Inn offers a warm welcome and luxury accommodation in one of the most majestic settings imaginable
After a two-hour drive from Inverness airport, we were welcomed into the lobby of the...
Airds Hotel, Port Appin, Argyll: Scotland’s Clan Stewart country
At the westernmost edge of the Great Glen stands the Airds Hotel – the perfect get-away-from-it-all Scottish hotel
As you enter the edge of Loch Linnhe you know you’re in for a treat — it...
Who was James VI? How did he escape the Gunpowder Plot?
King James oversaw a relatively peaceful reign, despite Guy Fawkes trying to blow up the Houses of Parliament. He was King of Scotland as James VI from 1567 and King of England and Ireland...
Remarkable portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots discovered under 16th-century painting of a man
Unfinished portrait of controversial 16th-century queen Mary Stuart found under painting of Sir John Maitland. The picture may have been painted and then covered up in dangerous times
A rare portrait of Mary, Queen of...
Video: Inspired by Scotland – The Scottish Highlands
In this stunning video from VisitBritain and BBC StoryWorks, fashion designer Siobhan Mackenzie reflects on how her roots in the Scottish Highlands have inspired her work
What is it like growing up in the Scottish...
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