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The Scottish Words Quiz – Easy Round!

Put your knowledge of popular Scottish words to the test with our brand new quiz series The Scottish Words Quiz! This month it’s our easy round...

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Whisky Pancake Recipe

Scotch pancakes, or drop scones as some like to call them, are rich and sweet. Perfect as a weekend breakfast treat!

Facts & Quizzes

The Great Scottish Quiz – History Round!

Put your Scottish knowledge to the test with our very own quiz series. This month try The Great Scottish Quiz – history round!

Facts & Quizzes

The Great Scottish Quiz: Scots At The Paralympics

The 2024 Paralympics started this week, so let's test how much you know about the Scots competing at this year's Games in Paris.

Screengrab from 'Still Wake the Deep' Scottish Horror video game. Image shows the isolated oil rig off in the middle of a choppy and stormy North Sea.

Culture

New Scottish Horror Video Game ‘Still Wakes the Deep’

Where would developers even set a Scottish horror video game? In the middle of the North Sea on a remote oil rig in the 70s, of course!

Facts & Quizzes

12 Popular Scottish Breeds of Pets

Scotland is known for it’s beautiful landscapes and heritage, and has many famous exports, but did you know it is also home to some of our favourite pet breeds? We […]

Recipes

Traditional Shortbread Recipe

Easy to follow shortbread recipe for traditional homemade Scottish shortbread. A tasty, buttery treat passed down for generations.

Images shows the Boghall and Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band winning at the 2023 World Pipe Band Championships. The band are full dress in their tartan and one band member is holding the trophy up high above his head while they all celebrate.

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World Pipe Band Championships In Glasgow: The Pinnacle Of Piping

The World Pipe Band Championships return to Glasgow Green this weekend. Bands travel from near and far to compete. Canadian piper Zephan Knichel explains why.

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Top Five Scottish Bakeries!

Autumn is every foodie's favourite! Take a look what Scottish bakeries have to offer your sweet tooth. Nothing wards off winter blues like a cosy sugar-rush.