Tag: scotland
A Subtle Home of Concrete and Timber in Northern Scotland
A contemporary new-build house, sitting within a sensitive context in the West of Aberdeen, and designed to provide a quiet home in the city, with a degree of privacy more akin to a rural house.
Sir Nils Olav promoted to Brigadier by Norwegian King's Guard
On August 22, 2016, His Majesty the King of Norway’s Guard paid a very special visit to RZSS Edinburgh Zoo to bestow a unique honor upon our resident king penguin Sir Nils Olav. Already a knight, the most famous king penguin in the world was given the new...
How Traditional Haggis Is Made In Scotland
Insider’s Claudia Romeo traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland to meet with James Macsween, a third-generation haggis producer who has turned his grandfather’s butcher shop into one of the most successful haggis companies in the UK.
Scotland's Deadly Dungeons
Edinburgh, Scotland is a metropolis, but take a look into its past, and you'll find it has led a double life. A sophisticated and educated surface city evolved above while a darker world grew below.
The 2,000 Year Old Tower Buried in The Highlands
The team have been invited to Applecross to excavate a broch, a monumental stone tower that was amongst one of the largest Iron Age structures in Britain.
Why Scotland's 2,000-year-old 'skyscrapers' Puzzle Archaeologists
Standing amid the stunning Scottish wilderness for the past 2,000 years, these mysterious stone structures are a symbol of Scotland’s unique archaeological past. Known as a broch, the exact purpose of these iconic Iron Age ruins is still unknown, however...
Whisky - Scotland's Water of Life
Scotch whisky is malt whisky or grain whisky, made in Scotland. All Scotch whisky was originally made from malted barley. Commercial distilleries began introducing whisky made from wheat and rye in the late 18th century. As of 2020, there were 134 whisky...
How To Make Scottish Tablet
Tablet is a medium-hard, sugary confection from Scotland. Tablet is usually made from sugar, condensed milk, and butter, which is boiled to a soft-ball stage and allowed to crystallize. It is often flavored with vanilla and sometimes has nut pieces in it.