New Scottish Government figures show Scotland’s economy grew by 0.6% in the three months to May 2026, the strongest three-month growth rate since the first quarter of 2025. However, the latest figures also reveal a more mixed picture for Scottish households and workers, with unemployment rising to 4.7% while online job vacancies fell sharply compared […]
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Ridiculously useful Scotland travel guides, itineraries, packing lists, tours and day trips.
Scotland is traditionally dated as a kingdom to AD 843, making it roughly 1,180 years old. Its oldest rocks are about 3 billion years old, while Scotland’s political union with England began in 1707.
Glasgow remains Scotland’s largest city by council-area population, while Edinburgh has recorded faster long-term growth. Compare population totals, migration context, age patterns and older projections for 2032.
Filoli Historic House & Garden in Woodside combines a 1917 Georgian Revival house, 16 acres of formal gardens, and more than 650 acres of Natural Lands. Use this practical guide to plan what to see, when to go, and how much time to allow.
Glasgow has Scotland’s youngest council-area age profile, Edinburgh is next, and Dumfries and Galloway has the oldest. This guide explains the divide across all 32 council areas, the role of student populations and migration, and how Scotland’s 65-and-over population has grown.