Scottish heritage

According to estimates, Scotland has around 500 clans, each with their own territories and castles, and some, like Clan Campbell, one of the most powerful Highland clans, had multiple settlements that can still be accessed today. In honor of Scottish heritage and our country's dark history, here are 17 famous Scottish castles, the clans that once occupied them, and where you can find them.

The popularity of Scotland stretches far beyond its geographical borders, fueled, in large part, by Hollywood's interest in the Scottish theme - Sean Connery (as James Bond), "Braveheart", etc. Indeed, the cultural spectrum of this part of Britain is enormous and comprises great history, music, traditional fashion, craftsmanship, signature whisky, and much much more. When in Edinburgh, you would definitely want to procure something memorable and distinctly Scottish to keep as a...

Traditional Scottish family tartan patterns starting with A-E, available in the Plaidwerx shop.

Scottish clans (from Scottish Gaelic clann, "children"), give a sense of identity and shared descent to people in Scotland and to their relations throughout the world, with a formal structure of Clan Chiefs officially registered with the court of...

All the things you should not EVER do if you're visiting Scotland : because Scottish people absolutely HATE them (and you'll look a bit stupid...)

Scottish baby girl names you will love! These beautiful names from Scotland are perfect for your baby daughter. #scottishbabynames #scottishfemalenames #babynames #babygirlnames

DNA tests undertaken by the University of Strathclyde, proved a businessman is in the family line of King Robert III, who reigned from 1390 until his death in 1406.

Scottish symbols are full of history, mystery, superstition and pageantry. Take a look at Scottish symbolism here.

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