England has a rose, Wales a daffodil, Ireland a shamrock and Scotland the purple, prickly but proud thistle which has been our national emblem for centuries, here’s why. Did you know with a ...

The symbols may represent a naming system. Archaeologists in Scotland shed “genuine tears” upon discovering a stone covered with geometric carvings that the Picts, the Indigenous people of the ...

Sir Tom said: “The Honours of Scotland are very significant symbols of Scotland as a distinctive nation, even within the Union of Crowns and the Union of Parliament. They represent a very real ...

Hundreds of these ancient stone structures dot the Scottish Highlands, but the true purpose of brochs continues to baffle experts. Travel north through Scotland's deep glens, its mist and ...

“The unicorn has been an enduring yet enigmatic symbol throughout the ages; a component of medieval medicine, an emblem of Scottish royalty, a beloved children’s character, and icon of the ...

Scotland’s "best whisky distilleries to visit in 2025" have been named. Whisky is among the most iconic symbols of Scotland, and is its biggest export. Known as the country's national drink ...