The Picts, the descendants of Iron Age tribes, are known for decorating standing stones with intricate carvings and constructing impressive hillforts. They ruled northern and eastern Scotland for ...

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At a 13th-century Scottish castle, researchers have excavated a medieval gravoir—a thin, pointed tool once used to style hair. The rare artifact is part of a cache of objects that reveal what daily ...

EILEAN DONAN, SCOTLAND—The iconic Eilean Donan Castle is one of the most picturesque spots in Scotland and has even appeared in Hollywood films. According to a statement released by National Museums ...

Outlander lovers, prepare to pack your bags; archaeologists have just discovered a "forgotten" castle on the remote Hebridean isle. Officials believe that the fortress, built across two small islands ...

It's not a hair straightener, a curler or a hair brush, but this rare discovery gives us insight into how people styled their hair in medieval Scotland! A rare 13th century gravoir has been found in ...

A rare 13th-century hair styling tool, known as a gravoir, has been acquired by National Museums Scotland (NMS) following its discovery during an excavation. This ancient, rudimentary hairpin, the ...

Explore Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, with its medieval Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, and other historic landmarks. Over 2.5 million people sign petition in support of truck driver ...

While "Braveheart" tells the tale of Scottish hero William Wallace, much of its powerful cinematography was captured on Irish soil. From Meath to Wicklow, Ireland stood in for medieval Scotland—and ...

Arnaud Harixcalde Logan has been charged with "malicious mischief" after allegedly smashing the glass case housing the Stone of Scone. The royal rock was used in crowning ceremonies of medieval ...