Hundreds gathered July 20 to celebrate Marion Malcolm, who advocated for issues including racial justice, religious freedom and equal rights.

For four days each July, the plaintive skirl of bagpipes fills the meadows each day (and night, at the camps). Men in tartan ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. HAMMOND — Come for the kilts. Stay for the caber toss. That's one of several catch phrases promoting the 8th annual Hammond ...

Scotland is often associated with the famous Highland bagpipes - an integral part of Scottish culture. However, a history writer has recently highlighted that the instrument is not truly Scottish and ...

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The bagpipes, most commonly seen in their Great Highland form from Scotland, are a loud and imposing musical instrument. Known for being difficult to practice quietly, they’re not the ideal thing to ...

In 1797, William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd), the great crusader for the British abolition of slavery, is taking a vacation for his health even while he is sicker at heart for his frustrated cause.

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Ahead of July, a West Lothian town has been named an "unsung" holiday destination. The historic market town earned praise for its varied shopping opportunities, popular food and drink venues, and ...

Steve Clarke has stepped down as Scotland head coach - moments after his side's World Cup exit was confirmed. Scotland's fate was sealed on Saturday night following Ghana's defeat to Croatia, and ...

• Donald MacLean’s “Farewell to Oban” (which is my cellphone ring tone) • “Will Ye No Come Back Again?” And some of the more ...