Tartan, the instantly recognizable Scottish plaid, is far more than just a pattern; it’s a rich historical narrative woven ...

Its history goes back a couple of centuries, but after it hit the open marked it was at risk of being snapped up by property developers. Now a historic Angus church has become a hub for its namesake ...

CARLSBADCARLSBAD — For 186 years, Scotland’s ancient and once-proud Clan Strachan has been fading from history without a leader. But thanks to a pair of tireless genealogy buffs living 5,000 miles ...

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EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND — In days of yore, clan chiefs ruled rugged swaths of Scotland as their fiefdoms, collecting taxes, calling men to arms and deciding land disputes. These days, clan chiefs get ...

Dr Laura Harrison, cultural resources advisor at Historic Environment Scotland, looks at the role of myth making in history and unravels four of Scotland’s most popular myths that continue to survive ...