By 1640, an Act of the Parliament of Scotland made celebrating the "Yule vacance" illegal, as many of the traditions were viewed as too extravagant by the church. Instead of celebrating Christmas ...

As we previously reported, Christmas was outlawed in Scotland ... As you might have seen, it is traditional in Scotland for those singing Auld Lang Syne to join hands and form a big circle.

Everyone will have their own favourite season, whether it is the warm and sunny days of summer or the magnificent colours of autumn. However, it is hard to argue that in many ways Christmastime is ...

No Burns Night is complete without a traditional Scottish feast. The centrepiece is haggis, often served with neeps (swede) and tatties (mashed potatoes). Vegetarian haggis is also widely ...

As we previously reported, Christmas was outlawed in Scotland for many years amidst the backdrop of the Scottish Reformation. As a result, Scots began to shift their celebrations to Hogmanay instead — ...

Selon les traditions, le Père Noël vient du ciel ... She says that Father Christmas travels by sleigh through the sky and comes down the chimney to put presents under the tree on Christmas ...

A traditional Victorian home in Lesmahagow has been crowned Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year 2024. The South Lanarkshire home, named Festive Farmhouse, has won a special edition of the show ...

This year, the Christmas version of the popular Scotland's Home of the Year visited homes in Lesmahagow, Cumbernauld, Dalkeith, Alloa and Fraserburgh. Festive Farmhouse, a traditional Victorian ...