In Scotland, New Year's Eve is known as Hogmanay and involves several fun traditions. The holiday dates back to the 1600s, when Christmas was made illegal throughout the country. In Scotland, it's ...

(CNN) -- A simple yes or no question will be on the ballot: should Scotland be an independent country? A decision that will have major implications on the centuries old union between Scotland and rest ...

So, are you Government or are you Jacobite? What? Huh? My wife and I were fortunate to get to visit Scotland a few weeks ago, and during our tour it became apparent that if we were going to appreciate ...

A new examination of a pre-industrial Scottish natural history book gives a new understanding of post-industrial environmental change in the country. In a new paper published in the Royal Society ...

So Scotland is calling and you are wondering what to do while you are there. Well, look no further my friends. We have some great suggestions for things to see and do. You will feel like an ancient ...

One of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in Scotland, Falkland Palace was adored by Mary, Queen of Scots. It’s the result of the vision of James IV and his son James V who, in the early ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Fireworks over Edinburgh, Scotland.George Clerk/Getty Images In Scotland, New Year's Eve is known as Hogmanay and involves several ...