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9th May 2017

Did you know that World Whisky Day is just around the corner? And even better that means our...

8th May 2017

James VI, King of Scots, succeeded as James I of England and Ireland in March 1603 thus forming what...

14th April 2017

We begin part two with the Stone of Destiny installed in Westminster Abbey after Edward I of England...

4th April 2017

Sitting beside the magnificent Crown Jewels of Scotland, in the little palace in Edinburgh Castle,...

29th March 2017

Edinburgh’s five-star walking tour company, Mercat Tours, has launched its first experience...

8th March 2017

In 1536 King James V was originally betrothed to Madeleine of Valois and extensively refurbished the...

1st March 2017

David Riccio is famous in Scottish history as the secretary of Mary Queen of Scots. He was...

13th February 2017

No matter how long you've spent in Edinburgh - seasoned pro or intrepid visitor - there are...