Sawney Bean and his notorious family lived in a cave in Ayrshire on Scotland’s south west coast near Ballantrae. The clan at full strength was said to number 48, each and every one of them a cannibal who caught, murdered, pickled and ate unwary travellers.

William Burke and William Hare were two of Scotland's most notorioius murderers, selling bodies for dissection by medical students.

Greyfriars Bobby was a Skye terrier so committed to his master that he watched over his owner’s Edinburgh grave for fourteen years.

On 7 July 2013 Andy Murray made history by becoming the first British man in 77 years to win Wimbledon.

Scotland is a great holiday destination and provides some wonderful sports opportunities including climbing, fishing, golfing, munro bagging, skiing and snowboarding.

Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland's top tourist attractions. Situated at the top of the Royal Mile it has a long, tumultuous history.

Rich, buttery, crumbling on the tongue - shortbread is one of Scotland's finest foods.