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The Scottish Banner speaks to Paul Gallagher, Chairperson, The Caledonian Society of Sydney The Caledonian Society of Sydney is fairly…

There’s a moment before the pipes strike when the field holds its breath. In those heartbeats, you can feel whether…

Most conventional histories present the Norse invasions of Britain as a flash in the pan, an intense if fleeting period…

The Learned Kindred of Currie is proud to recognize excellence within our global family through the presentation of the Inspire…

Whisky is ‘the water of life’ but in one of the driest starts to a year seen in Scotland, distillers…

Hillwalkers setting out to bag a Munro are being asked for their help to bag a meteorite too, as scientists…

Since 1852, when the initial Scottish pioneers set foot on the Australian continent, the vibrant tapestry of Scottish culture has…

Imagine this: the crunch of fallen leaves underfoot whilst on a woodland walk; a fresh breeze blowing in from the…

Performers from across the globe and here in Australia have been announced to perform as part of The Royal Edinburgh…

An archaeology student from the University of Aberdeen came face-to-face with Scotland’s past when she unearthed an incredibly rare, carved…

Scottish pop-rock icons Deacon Blue are thrilled to announce their return to Australia in January and February 2026, and New…

Gathering, Piping & Drumming Competition, Concert, and Workshop. Friday, November 14, 7:30pm – Join in at the Pitch on Butler,…

A care technology consultant from Norway has been crowned 2025 World Porridge Making Champion, following the competition held in Carrbridge…

Stirling Castle has all sorts of ghost stories to tell. Laurie Risk began working for Historic Environment Scotland (HES) as…

A former carer from Motherwell who once lived in his car with his dog is now body slamming his way…

As thoughts turn to Hallowe’en and all things spooky and supernatural, what could be more sinister than that horror movie…

East Linton is an East Lothian village with a certain old-world appeal; picturesque cottages and town houses with distinctive orange-red…

Many people who live in houses today may not be aware that they inhabit the same space that prehistoric peoples…

Barra Castle is located in the Garioch district of Aberdeenshire beside B9170 road that leads from Inverurie to Meldrum. It…

Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, offers the visitor a captivating blend of history, nature, and charm that makes…

An online dictionary which has rediscovered lost Gaelic phrases and word meanings is one of 12 projects set to benefit…

A pioneering scientific research project using GPS collars has been launched to track red deer movement and behaviour in the…

Come to Salado the second weekend in November and step back in time to discover the world of ancient Scotland.…

In a tale worthy of a romantic fiction bestseller the first ever wedding has taken place at the Open Book…

Robert Marshall completes his 100th walk – championing the future of the West Highland Way. Robert Marshall made history recently…

There were smiles from HRH King Charles III and Queen Camilla as the royal couple and their guests received a…

This year’s Cowal Gathering was again full of fierce competition, as thousands of spectators from across the globe descended on…

For the first time, two Australian national pipe band championships will be staged together in regional New South Wales, with…

Three Scottish brothers have set a new world record after completing the fastest human-powered crossing of the full Pacific Ocean.…

The Australian Highland Games Championships returns to CelticFest Warwick 2025, bringing world-class traditional strength events, cultural celebration and exciting international…

Against the iconic backdrop of the Ross Fountain and Edinburgh Castle, The United States Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps…

The official mascot of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games has been revealed, as the countdown passed the one year mark…

The pipes will call once again as the 14th Hororata Highland Games returns on Saturday 8th November 2025 – a…

Six months after teetering on the brink of being lost forever, Auchindrain, the only genuine Highland township to survive the…

The Board of Directors of the American Scottish Foundation (ASF) announce the ASF Annual Dinner and 2025 Wallace Awards, will…

In a thrilling quest to uncover secrets from one of Scotland’s most significant historical sites, archaeologists and volunteers will again…

Get ready to put on your dancing shoes and tap your toes to a different kind of vibe on the…

New research has revealed details of two air assaults on East Fortune Airfield that were kept secret during the Second…

Lady MacGregor of MacGregor – otherwise known as British writer and broadcaster Fiona Armstrong – works for ITV news and…

A truly unique historic Highland church created from a son’s love for his mother and his love of architecture, has…

There is only one word that can sum up this year’s Glengarry Highland Games and that is “fantastic”. From the…

Join the City of Armadale to celebrate all things Scottish at the largest Highland Gathering event held in Western Australia…

Essential conservation works to the Great Hall at Kisimul Castle on Barra, have started Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced.…

The Scottish Banner speaks to Jacqueline McLaren, the Lord Provost of Glasgow. The Lord Provost is Glasgow’s First Citizen and the…

American theatergoers are about to get an opportunity to experience a living Scottish tradition in a brand new, uplifting, exuberantly…

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo returned for its landmark 75th edition, honouring the heroes who have shaped its remarkable legacy.…

The 2025 World Pipe Band Championships concluded in Glasgow on August 16th with last year’s winners, Inveraray & District Pipe…

The Highland Clearances are a pivotal moment is Scotland’s social, cultural and economic history. Karen Soutar, one of Historic Environment…

The Ship Hector replica made a dramatic return to Pictou Harbour in Nova Scotia in July with a powerful side…

Objects recovered from a mysterious 250-year-old burial on Arnish Moor on the Isle of Lewis, star in a new exhibition,…

500 years ago this year, the Archbishop of Glasgow Gavin Dunbar issued the most extraordinary curse against the lawless reivers…

Oh, the summertime has come and the trees are sweetly bloomin’ the wild mountain thyme grows around the blooming heather…

Calling all Clans, the City of Armadale Highland Gathering needs you! The City of Armadale (Perth, Western Australia) is hosting…

People are being invited to take a tour of Scotland in the mid-19th century through the online records of National…

Ancient stone structures can be found across Scotland, dating back thousands of years, offering the visitor an insight into Scotland’s…

DUE TO EXTREME WEATHER THIS EVENT IS POSTPONED TO SATURDAY NOVEMBER, 22. The unmistakable sound of bagpipes will echo through…

Following its successful launch in June this year, the Caledonian Society of Sydney is proud to announce its second event,…

Glasgow is getting ready to once again welcome The World Pipe Band Championships – a spectacular Scottish cultural highlight that’s…

New research from the University of St Andrews has shown that those who claim to see the Loch Ness Monster…

Outlander: Blood of my Blood, the highly anticipated prequel series, premiered Friday, August 8, on STARZ/August 9th in Australia on…

Clans will gather once again at Kryal Castle, Ballarat, to the rousing sound of a lone piper calling all kin…

A new and unique book celebrates a rarely acclaimed figure behind the founding of Hibernian Football Club. Scotland’s capital city…

The National Library of Scotland’s official birthday is fast approaching, with the 100th anniversary of its creation via an Act…

The National Museum of Flight at East Fortune, East Lothian celebrates its 50th anniversary. Located on an atmospheric former wartime…

When people think about the Glengarry Highland Games they think about pipe bands. The Games are famed for their pipe…

Osprey watchers are being treated to a rarely seen – and possibly never before captured on film – polygamy saga…

Sabhal Mòr Ostaig, the National Centre for Gaelic Language and Culture has launched Scotland’s first-ever Gaelic Poetry Path. Slighe nam…

Glasgow’s medieval roots have been commemorated in stone as part of a project to preserve its history and provide valuable…

A new exhibition at National Records of Scotland will explore how the birth of the railways transformed the country. Scots…

This August Edinburgh International Festival presents a hand-picked selection of leading international and local artists in the world’s Festival City,…

They came, they saw, but did they conquer? That’s the first question on many peoples’ minds when considering Rome’s efforts…

The Glengarry Highland Games welcomes Colin Patrick MacDonell of Glengarry, the 24th hereditary Chief of Glengarry as the Guest of…

The newly imagined Piping Live! festival and World Pipe Band Championships are set to stage another summer spectacular showcasing the…

2025 marks the incredible 50th anniversary of the PS Waverley’s first sailing in preservation. Waverley is the world’s last seagoing…

Early bird adult weekend tickets are now available for CelticFest 2025, to be held in Warwick, the Celtic Capital of…

Leading tourism and whisky experts have revealed their hopes for an enriching and sustainable revival of Scotland’s legendary Whisky Coast,…

A milestone moment in Nova Scotia’s maritime and cultural heritage is fast approaching. After five years of restoration work, the…

The Lord Provost of Edinburgh has officially opened the newly completed Floral Clock in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens. This…

Sixty years ago, five founding fathers of today’s Scottish Heritage USA filed in New York for incorporation of a non-profit…

During renovations, an exceptionally rare Victorian Crossley engine, was found tucked away in the attic of CoDE The Court, where…