Public to be given unique glimpse into Queen Elizabeth II’s private rooms at her official Scottish residence
The private apartments used by Queen Elizabeth II when in residence at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official residence of…
7th Annual Bellingham Scottish Gathering
The Scottish Dance Society presents the 7th annual Bellingham Scottish Gathering on Saturday June 6, 2026. Spectacular Marine Park in…
Haddington Pipe Band–The innovative community band
In the historic East Lothian market town of Haddington, where the first recorded mention of town pipers dates back to…
Celtic Spirits Unite at Berry
The 2026 Berry Celtic Festival will take place on Saturday 23 May. The day commences at 9.30am with the Grand…
Victorian Hotel Robbers prisoner records go online
The once infamous ‘Highland Hotel Robbers’ are among Victorian prisoners whose records are now online. Scotland’s People, the official site…
Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival marks 20 years with historic milestone in heavy athletics
Twenty years isn’t a long tenure when hosting ancient events, but the Greater Moncton Highland Games & Scottish Festival has…
Scotland’s oldest heritage charity launches global £1.5m race against the clock
One of the UK’s oldest heritage societies has launched a global £1.5 million campaign to secure a permanent home in…
From the Antipodes to Scone: Clan MacKinnon returns to the Battlefield
In June 2026, the grounds of Scone Palace—long regarded as the spiritual heart of Scottish kingship—will once again echo with…
New appeal launched to honour Scotland’s mining communities
A public appeal has been formally launched to help safeguard and transform National Mining Museum Scotland, which is home to…
Scotland Cool: Braveheart to Outlander Dressed to Kilt Returns to NYC
Dressed to Kilt, the internationally recognized celebration of Scottish fashion, culture, and philanthropy, returned to New York City on April…
‘Explosive’ discovery illuminates events from Culloden Battlefield
Archaeologists from the National Trust for Scotland have recovered an unexploded mortar shell, thought to have been fired by government…
A glorious day for the 2026 Australian Pipe Band Championships
Perth treated visiting bands to a warm welcome, turning on a sunny 29oC (84oF) day for the 2026 Australian Pipe…
Art in the Landscape
Jupiter Artland is an odd and intriguing name for one of the Edinburgh area’s oddest visitor destinations. You can get…
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo named No.1 Music Festival in UK
Yes, that’s right. Move over, Glastonbury Festival. The massed pipes and drums have taken the crown. The Royal Edinburgh Military…
Rock on: The Neolithic Revolution in Scotland
When we think of revolutions, we think of mass social movements that reshape the political landscape of a state. Some…
Dennis the Menace makes his mark on the UK 50p coin
The nation’s most iconic prankster has broken out of the pages and landed on an official UK collectable 50p. The…
The biggest ice hockey series ever takes to the ice in Scotland
Scotland Ice Hockey Cup is proud to announce what promises to be one of the most significant ice hockey events…
Scots on the Rock-How Scotland and its people have helped shape the destiny of the Rock of Gibraltar
It’s often described as a little piece of England in the Mediterranean. But it would be just as accurate to…
The Edinburgh Tartan Parade returns in May
The Edinburgh Tartan Parade returns on Saturday 9 May 2026 for its second year, celebrating Scotland’s rich heritage, tartan, and…
The Making of a Scottish Chief: Shakes and the Morrisons of Ruchdi
In 1959, my grandfather, W.S. “Shakes” Morrison, made the decision to retire from Parliament and step down as Speaker of…
Calls to save the original Hampden Park
As Scotland’s men’s football team makes plans for the 2026 World Cup and Scottish football sits top of mind for…
Celtic Culture in America
It is no surprise to see Americans celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and honoring their Irish roots. Likewise, it is not…
The 2026 Young Scot Wallace Award
The American Scottish Foundation (ASF) announces the presentation of the 2026 Young Scot Wallace Award for Piping. Growing upon the…
Heavy events return to Bundanoon is Brigadoon
The Bundanoon Highland Gathering have announced the following competitors for the events being run by the Kilted Warriors under the…
Clyde Puffer “VIC 32” to undergo restoration programme
The Puffer Preservation Trust, the charity that has managed the ongoing restoration and cruising operations of Clyde Puffer S.L. VIC…
Jings, crivens, help ma boab! Oor Wullie and The Broons turn 90
On 8 March 2026, Oor Wullie and The Broons, two of Scotland’s most beloved cultural icons, celebrated 90 remarkable years of mischief,…
Atlantic: A Scottish Story comes to ASF Supper Club
The American Scottish Foundation 2026 Supper Club will bring together an array of performers for an evening of Scottish musical…
Willie MacCallum to attend the 2026 Maclean Highland Gathering
The Lower Clarence Scottish Association is proud to announce that Willie MacCallum, a generational talent in the world of the…
National Trust for Scotland’s American friends raise $75,000 for Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve
Funds will support vital conservation work at Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve—protecting rare alpine habitats, native wildlife, and the long-term…
007’s Glasgow Gunsmith
Scotland has contributed a great deal to the James Bond phenomenon, both the books and, especially, the films. Bond’s creator,…
A 3,000-mile ‘Tartan Trek’ across USA
A Scottish charity campaigner has begun an extraordinary 3,000-mile endurance challenge across the United States to raise funds and awareness…
Second phase of Major Works commences aboard RRS Discovery
Dundee Heritage Trust (DHT), the guardian of Captain Scott’s pioneering Antarctic ship, the Royal Research Ship Discovery in Dundee, has…
Tartan on the Tarmac as the Tattoo takes over Brisbane
More than 1,000 performers from 13 countries descended on the city of Brisbane for The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, exclusively…
Sir Michael Grant of Grant, The Lord Strathspey, 34th Chief of Clan Grant
As hereditary Chief of a Scottish Clan, I feel a strong sense of duty, reaching out to my fellow kinsmen…
Virginia International Tattoo 2026-A Salute to 250 Years of American Independence
As the USA prepares to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution and the founding of the United States,…
The Isle of Gigha: The community owned island
Independence Days around the world often mean fireworks, military parades and other exuberant traditional festivities. On the tiny Scottish island…
The Australian Celtic Festival – Year of Scotland 2026
Set in the stunning landscapes of Glen Innes Highlands, in northern New South Wales, the Australian Celtic Festival is a…
Bannockburn House discovery brings Jacobite history to life
In a revelation that feels straight out of Outlander, researchers at Robert Gordon University have uncovered new evidence of an…
The 2026 Savannah Scottish Games
Savannah, Georgia, USA is a beautiful city to visit in May for the 48th annual Savannah Scottish Games. The area…
Celebrating the legacies and lives of trailblazing Scottish women
International Women’s Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The…
International Women’s Day: Celebrating women in tourism in Scotland
Discover inspiring stories from Scottish trailblazers this International Women’s Day (March 8th). Scotland is a land steeped in fascinating history…
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo in Brisbane a Tartan Triumph
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo’s debut in Brisbane in February 2026 proved to be a landmark cultural triumph, blending Scottish…
New travel policies for UK entry
Travellers to the UK need to be up to date with the new policies now coming into effect. Visitors to…
A Paisley Poet
Kings, Castles & “Durty” Wee Rascals Australian Jim Stoddart was born in a Glasgow Tenement and raised in a Glasgow…
Kayaking magicians of the north: The mystery of the Fin-Men
The shores of Orkney and Shetland are no strangers to odd sightings. Islands that vanish as you approach them, ghost…
The Australian Pipe Band Championships-Pipe Bands go west
For the first time in 30 years, the Australian Pipe Band Championships will be held in Western Australia this April…
Your other Great Rail Journey
Scotland offers some spectacular and dramatic railway journeys. It’s especially true in the Highlands, where the journeys from Inverness to…
Celtic Thunder announces new show: An Intimate Evening with Celtic Thunder
A celebration of their greatest songs. Fans of the internationally renowned Irish music phenomenon, Celtic Thunder, are in for a…
S e Gàidheal a th’ annam-I am a Gael
The Scottish Banner speaks to Randy “Gil” Waugh Author, musician and Gaelic scholar. Randy ‘Gil’ Waugh is based in Ottawa,…
Chieftain of the Day announced for Bundanoon is Brigadoon
The President and Committee of the Bundanoon Highland Gathering Inc. are delighted to announce that that Frank McGregor, High Commissioner…
Romantic Scotland-Valentine’s Day in Scotland
Looking for some inspiration for Valentine’s Day? Here are some great ideas for romantic Scottish getaways and days out for…
Entry fee introduced to protect 5,000 years of history at Calanais Standing Stones
Ministerial approval has been granted to introduce an entry fee at Calanais Standing Stones to help conserve the site, improve…
Melbourne Highland Games and Celtic Festival returns to Croydon in March
The vibrant sights, sounds and traditions of Scotland and the wider Celtic world will come alive once again when the…
The Heart of Scotland
February is the month of love, marking as it does St Valentine’s Day on the 14th. And Scotland has strong…
Celebrating 150 Years: St. Andrew’s Society of Oregon
Honoring Scottish Heritage, Supporting Community, and Shaping the Future. Founded to celebrate and preserve the rich traditions of Scotland, the…
King Charles inspects the new banner of Clan Farquharson
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Chief Philip Farquharson, 17th of Invercauld and Monaltrie, Chief of Clan Farquharson and Chieftain of…
Your Burns Supper matters: help shape the future of a global and living tradition
The Centre for Robert Burns Studies is calling on people worldwide to help create a crowdsourced archive of Burns Night…
Gaelic and Scots officially recognised as official languages in Scotland
The Gaelic and Scots languages have gained official status in Scotland. The designation forms part of a range of measures…
Tom Weir – One of Us
In 1980 a packed crowd gathered for a gig in the University of Strathclyde’s Student Union, a renowned music venue…
A family history of 42 generations
Early in 2024, Wade King an occasional contributor to The Scottish Banner, published his family history, History of the King…
Legends of the Cailleach: Scotland’s Queen of Winter
Imagine someone described as a force of nature. Who do you conjure? Perhaps a daringly dressed, larger-than-life dynamo who is…
Raise a glass to Robert Burns
Looking for a line-up of whiskies, all of which are linked to the life (and loves!) of Robert Burns? Here…
National Library to send Mary, Queen of Scots’ Last Letter to Perth
Mary, Queen of Scots’ Last Letter will go on display in Perth Museum this year, giving people a once-in-a-generation opportunity…
Experience Scotland in 2026
Scotland is set to shine in 2026 with a captivating lineup of new attractions, world-class events, and soul-stirring experiences. From…
The Irvings of Bonshaw
The Irvings of Bonshaw have a deep-rooted history with its line of Clan Chiefs dating back to 1506 in unbroken…
Up Helly Aa: Fire in Winter
Up Helly Aa is a series of fire festivals held every winter in the Shetland Islands. January in Shetland means…
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marching into Brisbane and Auckland in February 2026
Make tartan, trumpets and total spectacle your New Year resolution for 2026 as audiences are being invited to get tickets…
2026 – A Year in Piping & Drumming
Last year was a fantastic year of events across the piping and drumming world, with packed out audiences watching great…
City of Glasgow College student to be honoured with American Scottish Foundation Young Chef Wallace Award
The American Scottish Foundation (ASF) has announced that 21-year-old Scottish culinary student Zayn-ul-Abidin Ahmad, an exceptional student from City of…
Winners announced: BAFTA Scotland Awards 2025
BAFTA announced the winners of the BAFTA Scotland Awards 2025 at a special ceremony in Glasgow recently, hosted by presenter Edith…
3000-year-old secret of the Peebles Hoard revealed
A year on from its acquisition by National Museums Scotland, initial conservation work has revealed exceptionally rare silver-coloured objects in…
Why visit Glasgow in 2026?
2026 is shaping up to be one of the most exciting years yet for Scotland’s vibrant cultural capital. From global…
Iconic West Highland Way under pressure
New Trust calls for public support to protect Scotland’s most iconic trail path. The West Highland Way marks its 45th…
Scotland’s winter fire festivals
In the dark, seek light. In the cold, seek warmth. These most primal instincts have been part of the human…
A Scottish Christmas
England was merry England, when Old Christmas brought his sports again. ‘Twas Christmas broach’d the mightiest ale; ‘Twas Christmas told…
The Christmas theft of the Stone of Destiny
Seventy-five years ago this month on Christmas Day in 1950 four Scottish university students plotted to steal the historic Stone…
Visit the Cairngorms this winter-7 holiday tips
As winter in Scotland sets in, and the darker nights lengthen, now is the ideal time to plan your escape…
Scotland Loves Local
Scotland is a land rich in storytelling and unique experiences to last a lifetime. From historical attractions to tempting food…
Victorian crofting records online for first time
Records of the lives of Highlands and Islands crofters and cottars who fought for their rights more than 140 years…
Record crowd celebrates Scottish and Kiwi culture at the 14th Hororātā Highland Games
A record crowd of 11,000 people gathered at the Hororātā Domain on Saturday, 8th November, for the 14th Hororātā Highland…