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How many of Britain’s haunted pubs have you been to? 25 places to grab a pint with a ghost this Halloween
A good pint of beer always tastes better over a tall tale. Join us as we search out the headiest pub hauntings up and down Britain and find the spookiest pint near you
Violet Bridgerton is finally getting her own series - everything to expect from the Netflix prequel
From a young noblewoman navigating her first Regency season to the matriarch of the Ton, Netflix’s upcoming prequel pulls back the curtain on Violet and Edmund’s legendary romance, and how it shaped the family we know today
Inside Daniel Craig’s historic new London Pub - and the hangman ghost that haunts it
The James Bond star has co-bought The Horseshoe in Clerkenwell, which comes with a 250-year history and a ghost in the cellar
The rare pink Northern Lights will be visible in Scotland this October - here are the best remote spots to see it
From the Outer Hebrides to Galloway Dark Sky Park, here is where to witness autumn’s most magical sky phenomenon
Issue 148 of Scotland is here! Get the Nov/Dec 2026 issue now!
This issue we’re stepping into Scotland’s festive traditions
Was Mary, Queen of Scots, a tragic heroine or history’s most dangerous queen?
Betrayed by those she trusted, hunted by Elizabeth I, and immortalised in art, Scotland’s doomed queen remains a deeply polarising figure. This is the story of how passion and politics sealed her fate - and created a legend that outlived her crown
The 15 most haunted spots in London (and the terrifying secrets that lie beneath your feet)
Your daily commute just got a whole lot scarier; from execution grounds to haunted gin palaces, these sites carry centuries of chilling history
Britain and the plague – the shocking history of the disease that changed the country forever
It started with a fever and ended in mass burial pits. For over three centuries, recurring waves of bubonic plague haunted British towns, turning streets into morgues. This is the bloody, brutal history of the pestilence that wiped out millions
As an Austen obsessive, I wanted to hate the new Sense & Sensibility: Here’s what I really thought
Adaptations are a dangerous game when you know every line by heart. Here is why the latest screen version of Austen’s beloved classic had me, a die-hard fan, holding my breath
5 strange things archaeologists have found buried beneath British cities, including a 1,000-year-old human poo
From decapitated Viking heads to a real preserved brain, these treasures may not glitter, but they can tell us an awful lot about society in Britain’s past
Why are we all so obsessed with the Tudors? The 200-year history of the Tudor fangirl
From Tudortok to embracing Tudorcore, the Tudorfandom is still going strong, but its roots actually date back at least 200 years, and it shows no signs of stopping
10 breathtaking autumn walks in Scotland that end at unforgettable pubs & restaurants
Autumn in Scotland is crisp, clear and perfect for exploring Scotland’s spectacular scenery, especially with the thought of a delicious meal afterwards
The 13 most magical British hotels to hole up in this Christmas
From roaring fires in the Scottish Highlands to champagne breakfasts in Mayfair, these top-tier British hotels offer unforgettable festive escapes- if you know where to book
Win a luxury stay in an iconic London hotel
This is your chance to win a stay for you and a guest at the iconic London Hilton Park Lane
Who killed the Princes in the Tower? An unassuming urn in Westminster Abbey may hold the answer
For more than five centuries, the fates of Edward V and his younger brother have remained royal history’s ultimate cold case. Now, a long-buried urn inside England’s most famous abbey - and the controversial remains within - could finally uncover who sent the young heirs to their deaths
From bloomers to panties and everything in between: A ‘brief’ history of knickers in Britain
From the medieval women who went commando, to open-crotch Victorian drawers and rationing-era rayon, we trace the surprising fashion evolution of what lies beneath
This hidden East London historic home is the star of Sense & Sensibility - here’s how you can step inside
This little-known stately home in a quiet, leafy corner of London is about to step out of the shadows thanks to its starring role in the new Austen adaptation, and it has its own fascinating history too
5 shocking truths Jane Austen films don’t tell you about life in Regency England, from sewage-filled streets to slavery
Life in Jane Austen’s England wasn’t all balls, bonnets and yearning - for most, the reality of life was pretty brutal. From sewage-ridden streets to slavery, this is the brutal, dark reality films don’t tell you about Regency England
Win one of 10 tickets to TudorCon From Home, the online Tudor history conference
This is your chance to join Tudor fans from all over the world for a weekend of Tudor history talks and good company, without leaving your sofa
The forgotten sleepy Cornish village set for Harry Potter fame — everything you need to know
Nestled away from the usual tourist trails, this quiet corner of Cornwall is set to take centre stage in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter reboot. Here is why you should explore its untouched charm before fans descend
Who is replacing Radcliffe, Watson, and Grint? Every confirmed cast member so far in HBO’s new Harry Potter series
A new era of magic is officially underway. From the young stars stepping into the shoes of the Golden Trio to the legendary British talent filling Hogwarts’ grand halls, here is every actor officially confirmed for HBO’s landmark reboot
The 11 most haunted hotels in the UK you couldn’t pay me to stay in
From phantom bellhops in Scotland to haunted cellars in Cornwall, these 11 historic British hotels aren’t for the faint-hearted
This is the tragic story of the Highland Clearances, the dark atrocity that forced your ancestors across the Atlantic
The harrowing story of how the Highland Clearances destroyed communities and forced thousands of Scottish ancestors across the Atlantic
Plotting your next escape? 9 castles in the UK that feel straight out of The Traitors you should book now
With The Celebrity Traitors back on our screens next week, here are 9 luxury hotels and hireable castles perfect for a weekend of mystery and drama, from Scottish Highland fortresses to private historic estates
Narnia purists look away: Greta Gerwig is changing C.S. Lewis’s world, and I’m here for it
Purists are up in arms over rumours of modern shifts, altered lore, and a whole new tone for Narnia. But as a lifelong Lewis reader, I’m celebrating Greta Gerwig’s refusal to play it safe with a beloved classic
19 spooktacular October half-term activities to book before they sell out
Beat the rush with these top-rated family days out, Halloween trails, and autumn events across the UK to book today
From wine fountains to naked billiards: 5 of the wildest royal parties in British history that all ended in complete disaster
Long before Vegas pool parties and tabloid leaks, the British Crown was throwing wine-fountain ragers, accidentally burning down venues, and starting literal food fights in silk gowns. Here is proof that royalty has always been outrageously bad at pacing itself.
How to dine like a British monarch: 15 royal-approved London hotspots to book now
From King Charles’s lobster pie to Princess Diana’s favourite pizzeria, these London restaurants come with a royal stamp of approval
Why Taylor Swift holds a surprising claim to Scottish royalty, and 5 more unexpected celebrities with British royal roots
Could the true queen of Scotland be playing sold-out stadiums across the world in a sequined bodysuit? Well, perhaps.
Win a £500 Theatre Token to celebrate the UK’s Most Welcoming Theatre finalists!
You could win £500 worth of theatre tokens to spend at more than 300 different venues across the UK
Forget New England: Scotland has Europe’s most spectacular autumn road trip
Mid-October brings a dramatic display of crimson and gold across the Highlands. Here is where to catch peak foliage before it vanishes.
Why Practical Magic 2 ditched New England for the UK - all the magical English filming locations you can visit
The 90s cult classic returns with its long-awaited sequel this September, and this time we’ve travelled to England - here are all the Practical Magic 2 filming locations in England that bring the magic to the screen
Stanley Tucci’s favourite Cornish town is a foodie haven – these are the restaurants he loves and says you shouldn’t miss
The Devil Wears Prada actor was spotted filming here for his new food series, Tucci in Britain, which will hit our screens later this year
Where was Pressure filmed? The story behind the D-Day thriller’s best set locations around Britain
The World War II epic starring Andrew Scott hit cinemas in the UK last week, here are all the real-life filming locations used
Prince George is starting at Eton – and it could bring back one of the Queen’s most touching traditions
As we watched with pride as Prince George started his new life at Eton College last week, royal insiders hint that his grandfather the king might have plans in store for him
She was missing from the Bayeux Tapestry – but this forgotten queen was at the heart of the events that changed England forever
There are a grand total of three women depicted on the Bayeux Tapestry, and yet the woman behind William the Conqueror’s success is missed off entirely. This is the story of England’s first queen, which history forgot