4+ week, 20+ hour ago   (594+ words) The notorious mental asylum has long been destroyed The history of mental health treatment is dark and tragic almost everywhere, and Scotland is certainly no exception. While there is still a long way to go, it is only when you…...

4+ day, 17+ hour ago   (663+ words) The psychiatric hospital has a dark history(Image: RogueBiochemist, CC BY-SA 4.0) Scotland was once home to many psychiatric hospitals during the 19th and 20th centuries that are today infamous for their poor conditions and cruel treatment of patients. However, none of them…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (681+ words) Dunedin in Florida is one of many places in America named after Scotland(Image: Wicki58 / Getty Images) Scotland and the United States of America share a strong connection, with the two countries having deep historical and cultural ties that span hundreds…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (823+ words) Pupils from Gordonstoun School discovered what is thought to be a Viking church from around 1,000 years ago(Image: Gordonstoun/PA Wire) A group of students have discovered the remains of what is thought to be a medieval Viking church about…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (482+ words) Scotland is home to more than one mythical loch monster(Image: GettyImages) Scottish folklore has been passed down through generations, adding a little magic and mystery to the country's dramatic landscapes. From the mythical unicorn being our national animal to…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (477+ words) Scotland was once home to many psychiatric hospitals throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, whose histories are as compelling as they are complex. The days of the 'mental asylum' are thankfully over, and many of the former facilities have been redeveloped over…...