Annie Lennox, Scottish singing legend, was recognised in the recent New Year's Honours list for her charity work with AIDS.

Subtitled "The Story of those who Came Before" Roots of Stone by Hugh G Allison tells the history of both a country and a family over 2,000 years.

The Cailleach, the wise woman. has many faces...

Concert review of Monika Stadler an Austrian harpist who has written and performed music inspired by Scotland.

Is our current way of living sustainable?

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

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

Loch Ness, home of the Loch Ness Monster, is one of several lochs linking Scotland's east and west coasts.

Scottish actors have appeared in a range of high-profile futuristic /fantasy films and programmes including Dr Who. Star Wars, the X-Files, The Lion The Witch and the Wardrobe and the Harry Potter films.

The Clootie Well - a site on the Black Isle renowned for healling