Immortalized through the work of poet and songwriter Robert Burns—and more recently depicted in the Starz hit series Outlander—the beauty of the Scottish Highlands is legendary. So dramatic and rugged ...

If you really want to take in the full spectrum of the Highlands' geographical grandeur, make time for its beaches. Some of the beaches feature waters so clear and sands so white they resemble the ...

Highlands and Islands MSP Ariane Burgess has warned that a reduced ambition will slow progress on climate and nature targets.

visited the Scottish Highlands last summer with our daughters, ages 3, 6, and 8. Charlotte, Juliette, and Madeleine had seen the film "Brave," and knowing we'd be in Europe for my work, pleaded for a ...

Following old military roads through pine forests and barren moorland, hikers trace centuries of lore while experiencing a taste of local life. The lone Highlander atop the Glenfinnan Monument, ...

A new exhibition attempts to unravel the complicated legacy of the iconic checked cloth worn by rebels and royals alike. In this archival photo, a woman decorates tartan “bonnets.” Known as plaid in ...

Beaches, Natural Wonders, Free, Parks and Gardens, Neighborhood/Area, Hiking, Recreation If you only had time to visit one part of the Scottish Highlands, let it be the Isle of Skye. Located on the ...

The Scottish Highlands are shown in this 2017 photo. Police say the bodies of three missing hikers have been recovered from a mountain in the Scottish Highlands. A search for the trio began Saturday ...

Four lynx “illegally released” into the Scottish Highlands have been captured by park rangers in a rollercoaster two-day rescue effort. The search began on Wednesday afternoon when two lynx were ...

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