Historic Sites and History

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (240+ words) The Times of India Edinburgh, September 13, 2026 – Residents of Edinburgh can expect a day of mixed weather, with sunny intervals interspersed with periods of cloud The day will begin with mild temperatures, gradually increasing to a comfortable maximum before cooling…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (681+ words) Dunedin in Florida is one of many places in America named after Scotland(Image: Wicki58 / Getty Images) Scotland and the United States of America share a strong connection, with the two countries having deep historical and cultural ties that span hundreds…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (15+ words) A selection of photographs submitted to BBC Scotland News from around the country this week....

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (783+ words) View of the spectacular Mentmore Towers(Image: James Linsell Clark / SWNS) A row has erupted in rural Buckinghamshire over a mansion used for filming in Batman Begins. The owner of a Grade I-listed mansion which appeared in the film has…...

5+ day, 8+ hour ago   (828+ words) The owner of a Grade I-listed mansion which appeared in the film Batman Begins has hit back at a council in a row over completing bat surveys, saying the country house’s “Batman” team have “already been on the case”. Mentmore…...

6+ day, 4+ hour ago   (663+ words) The psychiatric hospital has a dark history(Image: RogueBiochemist, CC BY-SA 4.0) Scotland was once home to many psychiatric hospitals during the 19th and 20th centuries that are today infamous for their poor conditions and cruel treatment of patients. However, none of them…...

6+ day, 9+ hour ago   (337+ words) The People's Palace in Glasgow has been closed to the public since 2024 and is in need of a refurbishment before it can reopen. The A-listed People’s Palace in Glasgow Green has been sitting closed off to the public since 2024, making…...

6+ day, 13+ hour ago   (1299+ words) WorldAtlas Scotland's population barely grew between mid-2024 and mid-2025, increasing by about 2,200 people to roughly 5.55 million, but that small gain conceals substantial movement within the country. Deaths exceeded births by 16,200, while net migration added 17,900 residents, meaning Scotland would have lost population without…...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (375+ words) Cast iron panels around the St Vincent Place public toilets have been damaged. Image from Cllr Ruairi Kelly Damaged ornate panels from public toilets at St Vincent Place are expected to go on display once they have been repaired, after…...

1+ week, 7+ hour ago   (400+ words) Damaged ornate panels from public toilets at St Vincent Place are expected to go on display once they have been repaired, after a new contractor was brought in to complete the project. Cast iron railings were smashed “to pieces” last…...