The latest Scottish Culture article is about how to "bag" (climb) a munro - one of the 283 mountains over 3,000 feet high in Scotland.

Do you expect your children to live longer than you? Do you know the average life expectancy in your country, city or town?

A hot toddy, Scots claim, is the perfect remedy for a cold. Whisky, honey or sugar and hot water form the basis of a drink some say can cure all ills...

Hogmanay, celebrates the coming of the New Year throughout Scotland.

Last year, on a sunny August day, I had a memorable introduction to a well-known Scottish tradition - the Highland Games.

Castles are a feature of Scotland's landscape. The Scottish Highlands are home to castles rich in history and splendour, ranging from inhabited buildings to ruins.

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

Halloween celebrations in Scotland have roots in the distant past, marking a turning point in the year as nights draw in and cold beckons.

Do you want to know more about haggis? Facts and folklore about this traditional Scottish dish.

Gretna Green, close to Scotland's border with England, used to welcome eloping couples keen to marry quickly and easily, often due to the fact that they did not have parental approval for their actions.