Incredible pink castle which once hosted Robert the Bruce goes up for sale in Aberdeenshire

Biffy Clyro but Scottish rock star Simon Neil recently revealed a new ambition - to win the Eurovision Song Contest. Neil, who founded the band with twin brothers Ben and James Johnston, pointed out that he regularly watches the competition and is a huge fan, revealing it led to one of the best nights of his life.He said: "Eighteen years ago a friend and I took some acid and watched Eurovision, and it was one of the greatest nights of my life.

supernatural often go hand in hand, with ghosts and witches featuring in stories told about many of our most famous landmarks.From Rabbie Burns' Tam O' Shanter to Shakespeare's Macbeth, storytellers have always been fascinated by Scotland's rich mythology and violent past.It's no surprise then, when the story of most of Scotland's castles come with dark secret or two.We're decided to compile a list of the most haunted castles around the country.Now better known for its Italian Garden - which was

uncertainty surrounding travel abroad still looming, more people are looking to explore Scotland for their summer holiday options.With staycations the order of the day, hotel expert Renata Fernandes has picked out some of the incredible hidden gems around the country that not only allow you to rent a spectacular property but also come with their own external hot tubs for that extra hit of luxury.This luxury B & B near Oban is a designer guest house that has plenty of charm.

Historic Scotland have confirmed that three of Scotland's most popular castles are set to re-open next week.Posting on social media, the organisation revealed that it would be "opening the gates" and "lowering the drawbridges" at Edinburgh Castle, Stirling Castle and Urquhart Castle.Visitors will be allowed to return to the iconic sites from Saturday August 1st.Posting on their Facebook page, the wrote: "There’ll be a few changes to make sure all our staff and visitors stay safe, but there’s

fish supper than a fancy man' has gone viral with her hilarious online videos and words of wisdom.Elizabeth Welsh, known as Lizzie, from the Maryhill area of Glasgow, had Scots in stitches in a video involving a bottle of Smirnoff vodka and 'getting her t**s out' on camera.Despite a daily brave battle with skin cancer, lockdown hasn't slowed the 94-year-old down, whose humour is stealing the limelight from her performing relatives.Doting grandson, Gee Ritchie takes on the role of drag queen,

although figures produced by the National Records of Scotland (NRS) on Wednesday reported 4,193 deaths linked to the illness have been registered up to Sunday, July 19.Four of the new confirmed cases are in North Lanarkshire, bringing the total number of cases linked to an outbreak at a call centre there to 24.In the NHS Ayrshire and Arran health board region, the number of confirmed coronavirus cases is 1,272 - a rise of two from yesterday.There are fewer than five patients, within the health

Ross McCrorie has admitted people messaged him "like I was dying" when word broke that he had coronavirus. The defender was on loan at Portsmouth last season when he was one of five players from the club diagnosed with COVID-19.

Boris Johnson is expected to visit Scotland within days as senior Tories “panic” over the future of the UK. The Prime Minister wants to address growing support for independence, as shown by recent polls.

Scots castle still remains a mystery. An image, dubbed one of the world's most haunting pictures, shows a figure wearing a ruff and centuries-old clothing can be seen peering from a ruined window at Tantallon Castle near North Berwick, East Lothian.

M8 near Glasgow after a car went up in flames at the side of the road. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to the scene of the blaze between junctions 11 and 12 on the motorway after being alerted around 6pm on Friday July 17.

Scotland's castles, we can do the next best thing by renting them out for a night or two.Live out your Outlander or Game of Thrones fantasy as you enjoy a stay in one of the country's magnificent strongholds.Rich with history and surrounded by stunning countryside, these buildings have dominated the landscape for centuries.For an unforgettable night, weekend, or even a week, of living like royalty, here are some of the best Scottish castles you can stay in.This incredible castle on the south

I’m a Celebrity to a spooky Scottish castle if coronavirus continues to flare up across Australia. Bosses are determined to ensure the 20th running of the hit series, fronted by Ant and Dec, goes ahead.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Dumbarton Castle is set to reopen within the next two months as lockdown restrictions ease.Historic Environment Scotland (HES) yesterday (Monday) set out its approach to the reopening of its heritage sites across Scotland with the local fort due to welcome visitors again from August or September.The phased approach which will see locations opening gradually over the next two months has taken into consideration the

Tennent's Lager at TRNSMT has gone viral after being mistaken as a 'Woodstock 69' reveller. The concert goer swigging a can of Scotland's most popular lager was mistakenly included in nostalgic pictures of the iconic American music festival which was held on a farm in Bethel, New York, in 1969 at the height of the 'flower power' generation.

Outlander tour which combines photography with the show's filming locations say they are excited to be returning this week after the Scottish Government announced further easing of lockdown. James Christie, who runs the popular Outlander Photography Tour of which even Diana Gabaldon is a fan, announced on social media that the team were 'Good to Go' after qualifying for Visit Scotland's covid safety accreditation scheme.

The council’s local development plan, adopted last year, shows just one vacant business site in Castle Douglas, which is a 1.48 hectare area on Oakwell Road.The Aldi website says they prefer to open in towns with a population of at least 15,000.

NHS workers are set to be rewarded with free holidays to Ibiza for their tireless work on the frontline of the coronavirus pandemic. The Together for Healthcare Heroes initiative is hoping to provide 5,000 European healthcare staff  and their families with holidays across the continent - most of which will be on the Balearic party island.

coronavirus pandemic. understands the club have sold more than 50,000 briefs as fans swarm to back Neil Lennon's title tilt.