Fish farming giant Mowi has bought two uninhabited islands off Scotland's west coast for the siting of new salmon farms.

Runic inscriptions on an 1,100-year-old arm ring unearthed in Scotland suggest that the hoard of silver and gold it was buried with belonged to an entire Viking community.

Constantine mac Áed (Constantine II), the grandson of Kenneth MacAlpin, began his life as an exile. In 878 AD his father, Áed, had been slain by a Giric, son of Dungal, and Constantine, a young boy at ...

Parents need to know that this gory horror movie features grisly violence, with sound effects and close-up images of broken bones, gashed flesh, and amputation (this last is particularly gruesome, ...

Military veterans have completed a 30ft replica Viking longboat in a long-running project which boosts their mental health. Over the years, more than 100 former servicemen and women have helped to ...

The name Vikings refers to the inhabitants of Scandinavia who dedicated ... For 700 years the castle lay abandoned and in ruins. Finally, archaeological research began on the castle in the 1930s.

A MUM-TO-BE has been left red-faced after her husband pointed out that her accent makes their Scottish baby name sound very rude. Picking a name for your little one can be an incredibly ...

Record has put together a guide to the top 20 beaches to visit in Scotland in 2025, from secluded island bays to peaceful stretches of sand in the heart of major cities.

The annual Viking-inspired fire festival of Up Helly Aa, described by organizers as “a northern Mardi Gras,” was held in the town of Lerwick in Scotland’s Shetland Islands on Tuesday, January 28. The ...

Squads take part in the 'Up Helly Aa' festival in Shetland's main town of Lerwick, which celebrates the Scottish islands' Viking past. The event, first held in 1881, is known for its festive ...

In a stunning display of tradition, revellers in Scotland dressed as Vikings marched through the streets carrying torches, celebrating a historic festival. The torchlit procession captivated ...