Edinburgh has a lot of famous attractions you can pay for, such as the Royal Yacht Britannia and Edinburgh Castle. The city also hosts many places which are rich in culture and history which cost nothing. Find out about Edinburgh's numerous free attractions.

Urquhart Castle, an impressive ruin on the banks of Loch Ness, has changed hands frequently during its lifetime. It is now managed by Historic Scotland and is one of Scotland’s most popular tourist attractions.

Kingdom of Shadows by Barbara Erskine is a long, page-turning book about a woman who starts to learn about Isobel of Fife, Countess of Buchan, who is said to have crowned Robert the Bruce a second time, making him the only twice-crowned King of Scotland.

Ian Rankin, author of the highly successful Inspector Rebus novels, roots his writing in Scottish places and culture.

Gillian McKeith has had a huge following over the years and her championing of a healthy lifestyle has helped a huge number of people lose weight and/or develop healthier eating habits.

Heartland by John MacKay is a deep, beautiful gem of a book about a man's return to his Hebridean island roots.

Scots use potatoes (tatties) in creative and versatile ways. This article looks at some traditional Scottish potato dishes.

A Wee Guide To Robert The Bruce, by Duncan Jones and Alison L. Rae, is one of a series of short books celebrating Scotland's history. Concise and entertaining, I found this book a really good read.

Gordon Ramsay, a chef and restaurenteur born in Scotland, is famous the world over for his firey temperament and business acumen.

Scottish deserts are often rich and highly calorific. This article describes some of the famous desserts/sweets associated with Scotland.