Oliver Cromwell

Dalhousie Castle

Inside £6m transformation of historic Scottish castle

We own a £21m castle. We're selling up after 700 years in the family

In 1818 Sir Walter Scott took on the role of Scotland's Indiana Jones

Sir Walter Scott took on lead role in Indiana Jones and The Missing Crown Jewels...

Former University Challenge presenter Bamber Gascoigne (Picture: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

University Challenge, Oliver Cromwell and me – Susan Morrison

Rare letter written by Oliver Cromwell to be auctioned in Edinburgh

Rare letter written by Oliver Cromwell to be auctioned in Edinburgh

Dalkeith's New Town Girl, 18-year-old Joan Hepburn, switches on the Christmas Lights alongside runners-up Ruth Wysick and Teresa O'Brien in 1964.

23 pictures from the 1950s and 1960s that show what life was like in Dalkeith

Youngsters preparing for an outing at Colinton's Dreghorn Riding School in February 1959.

28 pictures from the 1950s and 1960s show what life was like in Colinton

A syringe is prepared with Covid vaccine before someone gets their 'jag', or should that be 'jab'? (Picture: Andreas Solaro/AFP via Getty Images)

The Big Covid Vaccine Question: Is it 'jab' or 'jag'? – Susan Morrison

Building work began on Dundas Castle in the early 1400s, with a mansion and tower added later - it currently operates as a luxury events venue

Exorcism carried out at medieval Scottish castle

The plague was a frequent visitor to the Capital.

Five times Edinburgh residents went into lockdown throughout history

Descendants of Scots soldiers who were shipped to North America as indentured servants following the 1650 Battle of Dunbar have arrived in East Lothian to commemorate their relatives on the anniversary of the clash. PIC: Contributed.

US relatives of Scots soldiers shipped overseas in 17th Century arrive for comme...

Dozens of battle re-enactors are to recreate the 17th century Battle of Dunbar.

Dunbar set to stage re-enactment of historic 17th century battle

Ackergill Tower in Caithness is to become the private home of a millionaire minister from the United States. PIC: Creative Commons/Sian Abrahams.

Millionaire American minister buys 15th century Highland castle

It is believed that state papers dating from the reign of Robert the Bruce (pictured) were destroyed when the ship carrying them from Gravesend to Scotland sank. PIC: Contributed.

On this day 1661: Thousands of Scotland's historic records destroyed

Now a new exhibition in Edinburgh will recall how a decade of Republican rule in London was brought to an end when Charles II took the throne and set about banishing austerity and ushering in a new era of artistic indulgence. Picture: Royal Collection Trust

Art collection of Charles II to go on display in Edinburgh

Castle Fraser near Kemnay, Aberdeenshire. PIC: National Trust for Scotland.

Castle Fraser reveals '˜remnants of 17th Century Battle'
Archaeologists have found evidence of a 17th Century battle at Castle Fraser in Aberdeenshire.
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Aldi gin has been voted as one of the best in the world.

Aldi gin is one of the world's best, vote judges

Dunnottar Castle near Stonehaven, Aberdeenshire, where the Honours of Scotland were held. PIC: Flickr/Creative Commons./Christian Kadluba.

The women who smuggled Crown Jewels from Dunnottar Castle

Dr Anwen Caffell of Durham University with remains from the mass grave of Scottish soldiers. PIC North News And Pictures/2daymedia.

US links to exiled 17th Century Scots soldiers revealed

Police watch over a forensic tent. Pic: Ian Rutherford

Skull found at Gogar Mount House on Edinburgh's outskirts

Nostalgia: A Leith Walk down memory lane

Villas plan to revive site of ex-care home in Slateford

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Alexandra Wingate: How traditions of Christmas sprouted

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Estate broken up for sale

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