One of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in Scotland, Falkland Palace was adored by Mary, Queen of Scots. It’s the result of the vision of James IV and his son James V who, in the early ...

For nearly 40 years, the Scottish American Society of Central Florida has celebrated heritage, family honor and all things haggis. The tradition continues this weekend with the 39th annual Central ...

Whoever claimed those who don't learn history are doomed to repeat itself must never have been film fans. Despite millennia of human drama and events, big-screen historical adaptations tend to trot ...

The persecution began in the 1500s and lasted almost two centuries. Nearly 4,000 people were accused of witchcraft, a vast majority of them women. They were arrested, brutally tortured and coerced ...

Each year, the Stone Mountain Highland Games occur on the site of what is likely the most egregious corruption of Scottish history and culture ever to occur on this continent. Fall is upon us, and so ...

The early history of all countries is obscure; but the mist which envelops the early history of Scotland is unique, both in density and duration. It was both thickened and prolonged by national pride ...

(Reuters) - Scotland will vote on breaking away from the rest of the United Kingdom in a referendum set for September 18. In the biggest test of national unity since most of Ireland broke away from ...

In Scotland, New Year's Eve is known as Hogmanay and involves several fun traditions. The holiday dates back to the 1600s, when Christmas was made illegal throughout the country. In Scotland, it's ...