I went to Dior's Scottish show – here's what it was like inside I OFTEN say sarcastically that journalism is glamorous work – but on Monday night, it actually was. The National (Scotland) · Jun 4, 2024
Five controversial historical royal portraits – from drunken kings to sexy mermaids It’s been a strange year for representations of British royalty. In March, major photo agencies issued a rare “kill notice” on a photo of Catherine, Princess of Wales after evidence emerged that it had been tampered with. In May, Jonathan Yeo’s official portrait of King Charles sparked online discussion with… The Conversation · May 31, 2024
The week in theatre: Withnail and I; Spirited Away; Mary Said What She Said; Boys on the Verge of Tears – review Bruce Robinson’s new adaptation of his cult film is too theatrical by half; the latest staged Studio Ghibli fantasy is more effects than feeling; and all hail Isabelle Huppert’s many Marys in Robert Wilson’s magical production The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2024
Drama depicts King James I of England and his male lover – but how much of it is true? Mary and George tells the story of the relationship between the king and George Villiers The Guardian - UK · Mar 9, 2024
Who was the real King James VI from Mary & George and is his character accurate? Here's what you need to know about King James VI in Mary & George and the true story behind his character Woman & Home · Mar 6, 2024
Mary Queen of Scots's chair to be returned to Scotland after more than 450 years AN agreement has been struck to return a chair used by Mary Queen of Scots to her homeland for the first time in more than 450 years ... The National (Scotland) · Jan 9, 2024
Decadence and trauma: delving into the emotional and political lives of three young Renaissance queens Young Queens tells the entwined stories of Catherine de’ Medici, her daughter Elisabeth, Queen of Spain and her daughter-in-law, Mary, Queen of Scots. Each of these women was a different type of queen: Queen Regnant, Queen Consort and Dowager Queen. The Conversation · Oct 10, 2023
'What a charmer': Scotland reacts to Penny Mordaunt's 'disease' and 'rat' comments SCOTS have been left fuming after Penny Mordaunt said the country was plagued with “Victorian diseases” following a visit north of the Border. The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023
Tory minister claims Scots suffer 'Victorian diseases in rat-infested cities' A SENIOR Tory has claimed Scots are suffering from “Victorian diseases” after a recent visit north of the Border ... The National (Scotland) · Sep 7, 2023
From Bonnie Prince Charlie to Richard III: other historical faces brought to life The recently released 3D reconstruction of Bonnie Prince Charlie is latest in a line of realistic depictions of historical figures The Guardian - UK · Aug 18, 2023
‘Rundown’ Castle On Sale For $5.1M Kilravock is one of the most fascinating and historic properties in Scotland. Zenger · Aug 17, 2023
King and Queen to see new panel on tapestry during Scotland's 'royal week' The King and Queen are to pay a special visit to a tapestry telling the story of Scotland – where a new panel has been stitched dedicated to the… The National (Scotland) · Jun 27, 2023
King and Queen to see new panel on tapestry created to mark their coronation Charles and Camilla will be in Scotland next week for the traditional Royal Week of engagements. The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
King Charles will have a second coronation – sort of. Find out why the oldest set of crown jewels weren’t at the first coronation, and where he will be presented with them King Charles will be presented with the Honors of Scotland, the oldest crown jewels in the United Kingdom Woman & Home · Jun 10, 2023
Edinburgh Live · Jun 6, 2023 The creepy Edinburgh Wax Museum that 'scared local children witless' It was the Edinburgh attraction that locals still wax lyrical about to this day - mainly because it scared them 'witless' when they were children and guaranteed them nightmares for months to come.
Glasgow Live · May 20, 2023 Island castle an hour from Glasgow with links to Robert the Bruce and Mary Queen of Scots reopens The beautiful stronghold sits on an island that is only accessible by boat and has strong links to famous historical figures such as Mary Queen of Scots and Robert the Bruce.
Daily Record · May 4, 2023 Most popular Royal baby names in Scotland as Charles misses out on top five Baby name experts listed the most popular names in Scotland that have Royal links.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 27, 2023 LPO/Gardner review – Brett Dean provides tantalising prelude to cool Mahler World premiere of this extract from Dean’s ‘planned opera’ was full of vivid colour and ear-catching textures. The Mahler that followed was stylish and unsentimental
Daily Record · Apr 25, 2023 The Scottish museum that is home to the 'world's oldest football' from the 1500s You may be amazed to learn that a small museum in Stirling is home to what it said to be the oldest football in the world, which may have once been used by Mary, Queen of Scots.
Daily Mirror · Mar 31, 2023 Inside house that's been home to one family for 600 years as it opens to the public Traquair House is Scotland's - and one of the UK's - oldest continuously inhabited house which has been home to the same family since the 1400s and was once visited by Mary Queen of Scots
The National (Scotland) · Mar 26, 2023 Scotland’s ‘oldest’ tartan discovered in peat bog NEW research has revealed a piece of tartan found in a Glen Affric peat bog could be the oldest tartan in Scotland.
The Independent UK · Mar 26, 2023 Oldest tartan in Scotland to go on public display for first time The Glen Affric tartan, which is thought to date to between 1500 and 1600, will go on display at V&A Dundee next month.
Daily Record · Mar 23, 2023 Gogglebox stars among those to headline Boswell Book Festival in Ayrshire The line-up for this year's festival has been announced and tickets are on sale now.
Daily Record · Mar 14, 2023 The stunning Scottish castle by the sea where a Shakespeare movie was filmed You may be surprised to learn that a 1990 film based on Shakespeare's Hamlet starring Mel Gibson and Glenn Close actually shot many of its scenes in Scotland despite being set in Denmark.
The National (Scotland) · Feb 27, 2023 Jacob Rees-Mogg: Kate Forbes being treated like Mary, Queen of Scots JACOB Rees-Mogg has compared SNP leadership candidate Kate Forbes to Mary Queen of Scots following the row over some of her views.