The National Library of Scotland has appointed a new Scots Scriever to champion local language of the North East. Writer and performer Shane Strachan has been awarded the prestigious position of the Scots Scriever residency, hosted by the National Library of Scotland This year, the post has [...] The post Aberdeenshire writer appointed Scots Scriever with a mission to promote Doric appeared first on Discover Scotland ..read more

Restoration of Jacob’s Ladder will give historic Aberdeen communities a welcome lift A staircase dating back more than 100 years that was used by thousands of Aberdeen mill staff is to get a new lease of life. Better known to generations of [...] The post Follow in footsteps of the past appeared first on Discover Scotland ..read more

A tactical outpost used by soldiers to protect the frontier of the Roman Empire has been discovered in central Scotland. The remains of a Roman fortlet which stood next to the Antonine Wall in central Scotland has been uncovered by archaeologists using ground penetrating technology. The miniature [...] The post Lost Roman fort discovered near Glasgow appeared first on Discover Scotland ..read more

Once in a generation chance to buy a country estate in a beautiful corner of Scotland. A spectacular estate of more than 1,353 acres near Elgin is up for sale for £7million. Nestled in the Vale of Pluscarden in Moray the estate includes a walled garden with mature [...] The post Scottish estate with 1,000 acres and four properties appeared first on Discover Scotland ..read more

Grange House Georgian manor A grade ‘B’ listed Georgian manor house with 29 acres of landscaped policies and woodland, stables, a three bedroom cottage and traditional outbuildings - including a studio apartment and a superb self-contained  gym with sauna and bar - could be yours for a snip at offers [...] The post Fancy a Georgian house with gym, sauna, tennis court and glorious grounds? appeared first on Discover Scotland ..read more

Scotland reveals ambitious plans to reduce the environmental impact of its booming space industry. Scotland’s space sector is committed to reducing its impact on the environment, both on Earth and beyond. A new plan has been devised to set out the steps needed to achieve the long [...] The post Scotland’s space sector to become greenest on Earth appeared first on Discover Scotland ..read more

Speyside Brewery is back in business making premium beers in the heart of whisky country. A pioneering brewery in the heart of Scotland’s Speyside whisky country is back in business after a Covid-induced break. Forres-based Speyside Brewery, which produced beers and lagers influenced by the area’s rivers and [...] The post Back to work for pioneering brewery appeared first on Discover Scotland ..read more

Scottish Heather Comb Honey from Heather Hills Farm is awarded top accolade for taste in Scotland for 2022, at the Golden Forks ceremony. Artisan producer Heather Hills Farm has been granted a top accolade in one of the world’s most prestigious food and drink awards. At the [...] The post Scottish Heather Comb Honey producer wins Great Taste award appeared first on Discover Scotland ..read more

Discover Scotland Issue 65 THE magazine for lovers of all things Scottish. Great stories and pictures covering  history, heritage, lifestyle, travel and much more. THE magazine for lovers of all things Scottish. Great stories and pictures covering  history, heritage, lifestyle, travel and much more. Inside this FREE [...] The post Discover Scotland issue 65 appeared first on Discover Scotland ..read more