Scotland draws travellers with its dramatic landscapes, ancient castles, and a deep sense of history. The Netherlands charms ...

It’s hard to say for sure, but something special happens when an old instrument meets contemporary creativity. These aren’t ...

The Cotswolds are polished, the Lakes perpetually lauded and even Margate has become a byword for the neologism of “ironic ...

Hundreds of worshippers gathered for mass at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem yesterday night as the Palestinian city ...

Emerging from the shadow of Israel's genocidal war in Gaza, hundreds of worshippers joined the Church of the Nativity mass in ...

One of the central themes of the project is tourism. Each region has presented its most iconic landmarks, traditional crafts, industrial tours, and various types of recreation - from eco-tourism to ...

Here is the third part of our playlist of the essential 100 (or so) tunes to come out of Scotland. It marks eleventh year of this rundown of the best Scots tracks of the year.   As ever, in 2025, ...

If you’re after a New Year’s Eve TV pick that doesn’t involve bagpipes, sentimental heartstrings or a terrifying reminder of ...

As Greece welcomes 2026, children sing timeless kalanta door-to-door, honoring Agios Vasileios with ancient melodies wishing ...

The bagpipes, most commonly seen in their Great Highland form from Scotland, are a loud and imposing musical instrument. Known for being difficult to practice quietly, they’re not the ideal thing to ...