Scotland, In Focus

Mrs. Gunn’s Not-So-Secret Garden

12 July 2026

by Mrs Gunn

There comes a point in every Highland garden when the gardener discovers she has mistaken tenancy for ownership. You may have bought

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Mrs Gunn and the Secret Pink Toolbox

29 June 2026

by Mrs Gunn

I was sitting in the front room on Sunday evening, enjoying the breeze after an unusually warm weekend. I had a book

Tea With Gunns

If I Were Under Sixteen

19 June 2026

by Mrs Gunn

If I were under sixteen, I would be worried the moment the government said it was giving me my childhood back. That

Tea With Gunns

Mrs Gunn And The Village WhatsApp Group

13 June 2026

by Mrs Gunn

I did not join the village WhatsApp group so much as become absorbed by it. One minute I was a respectable private

EDITOR'S WATCH COMMENTARY

The Wolves at Scotland’s Public Water Door

8 June 2026

by Editorial Team

Scotland’s water system is entering a new six year settlement that will shape bills, infrastructure, private contracts and industrial access from 2027.

Tea With Gunns

My Internet Has Moved To London Without Me

I did not rush into Starlink. I pondered it, which is what Highland women do when faced with a new machine, a

by Mrs Gunn

6 June 2026

EDITOR'S WATCH COMMENTARY

An Open Letter to Sainsbury’s

Sainsbury’s says white eggs have a lower carbon footprint than brown eggs and is moving its own brand egg range away from

by Editorial Team

5 June 2026

EDITOR'S WATCH COMMENTARY

Modern Scot Responds: The Green Economy Headline Scotland Should Audit, Not Swallow

A Guardian article reports that the UK net zero economy is worth more than £100 billion a year and supports more than

by Lisa Bruce

2 June 2026

EDITOR'S WATCH COMMENTARY

Scotland Must Not Build a Digital Future It Cannot Escape

AI data centres are being promoted as engines of growth, innovation and green technology. Scotland should ask a harder question before giving

by Editorial Team

2 June 2026

Tea With Gunns

The Other Way (Not a Tunnel)

I first heard the rumour at a wee fish shop somewhere between Thurso and Scrabster, while looking over crates of fish in

by Mrs Gunn

31 May 2026

EDITOR'S WATCH COMMENTARY

The Map That Proves Scotland Does Not Control Scotland

Scotland now hosts a layered network of military, nuclear, aviation, space, and environmental pressures. Some of it is historical and deeply woven

by Editorial Team

30 May 2026

The Dented Kettle

A Simple Cullen Skink Recipe

Cullen skink takes its name from a town on the Moray coast and from an older Scots word for soup. Made with

by Lisa Bruce

29 May 2026

Tea With Gunns

Mrs Gunn Investigates the £3,200 Coffee Machine

I am not dipping my toes into politics. I am saying that early because politics is like glitter. Once it gets on

by Mrs Gunn

26 May 2026

Tea With Gunns

Me and My Ass

A woman of a certain age must look honestly at the transport options available to her and ask whether civilisation has advanced

by Mrs Gunn

22 May 2026

Scotland, In Focus·Scottish History Ledger

Stuart Beattie Of Rosslyn Chapel

First published in 2005 Most people who say they want to change the world mean it in the broadest possible sense. Stuart

by Lisa Bruce

14 May 2026

Tea With Gunns

Amazon’s Drone Can Reach Darlington. Now Try Thurso in February

I have nothing against progress, provided it knocks before entering and does not hover over the washing. Just today I read that

by Mrs Gunn

14 May 2026

The Dented Kettle

Scotland, Remember The Dandelions

There was once a time when Scots knew exactly what a dandelion was for. Not symbolically, or poetically. Scots once understood the

by Lisa Bruce

8 May 2026

Scotland Image Gallery·Scotland, In Focus

Port Erroll – Cruden Bay

There are places along the Scottish coast where several different versions of the country seem to exist at once. Port Erroll is

by Lisa Bruce

6 May 2026

Scottish Sites We Love

Walk Highlands

Founded by Helen and Paul Webster in 2006, the Walk Highlands website features more than 2,200 awe-inspiring, spectacular walking routes all over

by Editorial Team

30 April 2026

Scotland, In Focus·Tea With Gunns

The Posh, Quiet Divorce Won’t Trend in Scotland

It has finally happened. We have reached the point in British civilisation where even divorce has been quietly agreed to be happening,

by Mrs Gunn

30 April 2026

Scotland, In Focus·The Dented Kettle

Skirret, or Crummock, the Sweet Root Scotland Forgot

Before the potato became ordinary, and before sugar became cheap, there was skirret. In Scotland it was known as crummock, a word

by Lisa Bruce

29 April 2026

Scotland Image Gallery·Scotland, In Focus

Edinburgh: Stone & Shadows

Edinburgh reveals itself most precisely when the light begins to fall. In Edinburgh: Stone and Shadows, Stefan Lenz works with a rare

by Editorial Team

20 April 2026

Scotland, In Focus·The Dented Kettle

Forgotten Scottish Gardens: The Older Table

Alongside the structured discipline of the Scottish working garden, there existed in Scotland a quieter and older tradition of cultivation, one that

by Lisa Bruce

11 April 2026

Scotland, In Focus·The Dented Kettle

The Working Gardens of Scotland

There is a particular dignity in the working gardens of Scotland, one that has nothing to do with ornament and everything to

by Lisa Bruce

11 April 2026

Scotland, In Focus·Tea With Gunns

Even Imaginary Money is Taxed in the UK

There comes a moment in adult life when you realise you are no longer living in a country so much as in

by Mrs Gunn

29 March 2026

Scotland, In Focus·The Dented Kettle

Mrs. Bruce’s Mountain Quinoa

There comes a moment when one realises that food is no longer a matter of preference but of performance. The body, when

by Lisa Bruce

20 February 2026

Scottish Sites We Love

Flowers Grown in Scotland

Flowers Grown in Scotland is an exemplary website dedicated to showcasing the richness of Scotland’s floriculture directly from the fields of local

by Editorial Team

16 February 2026

Scottish Sites We Love

The Scottish Yarn Festival

Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Scottish Culture at the Scottish Yarn Festival In the heart of Perthshire, the Scottish Yarn Festival, previously

by Editorial Team

15 February 2026

Scottish Sites We Love

Tie The Knot Scotland

There are few industries in Scotland that combine heritage, hospitality, design, fashion, tourism and local business quite as naturally as the wedding

by Lisa Bruce

4 October 2025

Scotland, In Focus·Scottish History Ledger

History of the Plague in Scotland

“History of the Plague in Scotland,” authored by L.A. Barbe in 1919, offers a meticulous account of one of the most devastating

by Editorial Team

21 May 2025

Scottish Sites We Love

Buchanan Bespoke Shoemaking

Buchanan Bespoke stands as a paragon of Scottish craftsmanship, rooted deeply in the proud heritage of traditional shoemaking. Their website offers a

by Editorial Team

16 February 2025

Scottish Sites We Love

Folklore Scotland

Folklore Scotland is an enchanting portal to the mystical and mysterious aspects of Scottish culture, making it a treasure trove for anyone

by Editorial Team

16 February 2025

Scottish Sites We Love

Edinburgh Research Archive (ERA)

In the digital age, access to scholarly information is crucial for the advancement of knowledge and innovation. The Edinburgh Research Archive (ERA),

by Editorial Team

16 February 2025

Scottish Sites We Love

Scottish Community Drama Association (SCDA)

If you’re keen on delving into the dynamic world of Scottish theatre or simply looking for a cultural deep dive from the

by Editorial Team

17 January 2025

Scottish Sites We Love

Project Mapping – Scotland’s Trains

In the fascinating world of rail network mapping, Andrew Smithers’ Project Mapping stands out as a rich repository and a critical platform

by Editorial Team

17 December 2024

Scotland, In Focus·Scottish History Ledger

A Critical Inquiry into the Scottish Language

In his seminal work, “A Critical Inquiry into the Scottish Language,” Francisque-Michel embarks on a scholarly exploration of the intricate tapestry that

by Editorial Team

21 October 2023

Scotland, In Focus·Scottish History Ledger

Clan Bruce

“Clan Bruce” by T. Innes presents a historical exploration into one of Scotland’s most illustrious and legendary families—the Bruces. Originating from the

by Editorial Team

24 May 2022

Scotland, In Focus·Scottish History Ledger

The Old Scottish Wine Trade

“The Old Scottish Wine Trade,” authored by L.A. Barbe in 1919, offers a meticulous exploration of Scotland’s historical involvement in the importation

by Editorial Team

15 May 2022

Scotland, In Focus·Scottish History Ledger

The Old Scottish Fisheries

In “The Old Scottish Fisheries,” L.A. Barbe provides a detailed historical account of Scotland’s rich and abundant fishing heritage, as documented from

by Editorial Team

15 May 2022

Scotland, In Focus·Scottish History Ledger

A Comparative View of the Lengths of the Principal Rivers of Scotland

A comparative view of the lengths of the principal rivers of Scotland with a comparative view of the height of the falls

by Editorial Team

5 May 2022

Scotland, In Focus·Scottish History Ledger

Historical Scotland Map by L.G. Bullock

This historical map by L.G. Bullock, was printed and published by John Bartholomew & Son Ltd. in 1950. It is a richly

by Editorial Team

5 May 2022

Scotland, In Focus·The Dented Kettle

Vintage Dundee Gingerbread

NOTE: This is a vintage Scottish recipe from the WW2 era where eggs were often replaced with dried eggs. If you would

by Lisa Bruce

3 May 2022

Scotland, In Focus·The Dented Kettle

Mrs. Bruce’s Lasagna

This recipe is from Mrs. Bruce of Aberdeen. Filling: – 1 pound of hamburger meat (mince) – 1 pack of streaky bacon

by Lisa Bruce

2 May 2022

Scotland, In Focus·The Dented Kettle

Oatcakes

This is a Scottish traditional recipe that has not been modified from its original version. You will need to substitute for modern

by Lisa Bruce

1 May 2022

Scotland, In Focus·The Dented Kettle

Authentic Scottish Haggis

This is an authentic Scottish recipe. You may wish to modify it with modern ingredients. 1. Procure a large stomach bag of

by Lisa Bruce

1 May 2022

Scottish Sites We Love

Scotland’s Lost Country Houses

Have you ever taken a drive through the Scottish countryside and come upon a dilapidated structure and wondered what led to its

by Editorial Team

26 April 2021

Scotland Image Gallery·Scotland, In Focus

Stonehaven, Scotland

Located in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, Stonehaven is a town steeped in a rich tapestry of history that reflects the broader narrative of Scotland’s

by Editorial Team

25 April 2021

Scotland Image Gallery·Scotland, In Focus

Edinburgh Road in South Queensferry, Scotland

Nestled about 10 miles from Edinburgh city center, South Queensferry is a picturesque waterfront town renowned for its stunning views of the

by Editorial Team

25 April 2021

Scotland Image Gallery·Scotland, In Focus

Skateraw Road in Newtonhill

Skateraw Road in Newtonhill, Scotland, encapsulates the charm of a village steeped in history and community spirit. Originally known as Skateraw, this

by Editorial Team

25 April 2021

Scotland Image Gallery·Scotland, In Focus

Pennan, Scotland

Nestled about 40 miles north of Aberdeen, the historic fishing village of Pennan has transformed into a charming holiday retreat, bustling with

by Editorial Team

25 April 2021

Scotland Image Gallery·Scotland, In Focus

Montrose at Night

Montrose, a picturesque coastal town in Angus, Scotland, is steeped in a rich historical tapestry that dates back centuries. Situated between Dundee

by Editorial Team

25 April 2021

Scotland Image Gallery·Scotland, In Focus

Fishtown of Usan, Scotland

Nestled in a picturesque bay near Montrose, the Fishtown of Usan stands as a haunting reminder of Scotland’s rich maritime past. Established

by Editorial Team

24 April 2021

Scotland Image Gallery·Scotland, In Focus

Catterline, Scotland

Nestled along the rugged coast of the North Sea in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, the quaint village of Catterline is a place where history

by Editorial Team

24 April 2021

Scottish Sites We Love

Women in Scottish History

Women in Scottish History, or WISH, is a project funded and developed by the University of Guelph, and it’s a fascinating effort

by Editorial Team

19 April 2021

Scottish Sites We Love

Scots Words and Place-Names

Do you know the difference between a skellie and a skerrie or a smiddie and a souter? Or that wast is west

by Editorial Team

19 April 2021

Scottish Sites We Love

Aberdeen Gardening

I am simply delighted to have stumbled upon a website that not only offers detailed information about all of the beautiful plants

by Editorial Team

19 April 2021

Scottish Sites We Love

Mountain Bothies Association

Bothies are a great way for groups of 5 or less to seek shelter from the elements while visiting remote areas and

by Editorial Team

19 April 2021

Scottish Sites We Love

Caledonian Maps

Tucked away in the Highlands, just off the A96 and a few miles in from the Moray Firth, you’ll find Caledonian Maps

by Editorial Team

10 August 2017

Scottish Sites We Love

Ancient Scotland

Martin McCarthy has been taking photographs of Scotland’s landscape since 1993 and selflessly documenting Scotland’s ancient sites online since 1995. Based out

by Editorial Team

18 August 2016