An expedition to find the creature will take place this weekend in Scotland. Here’s a look at previous attempts.
Tag: Scotland
Jacobite Hero Bonnie Prince Charlie Gets a Fresh Face, Acne and All
The prince, Charles Edward Stuart, led a Jacobite uprising in the Scottish Highlands in 1745. A new recreation of his face seeks to humanize the man behind the legend.
More Than 50 Whales Die After Being Stranded in Scotland
Only one pilot whale survived out of the 55 beached on the Isle of Lewis in northwest Scotland on Sunday. It was the largest mass stranding in the region in over a decade.
Winnie Ewing, Who Transformed Scottish Politics, Dies at 93
Her charismatic nationalism made independence from Britain a mainstream idea. She championed that idea for her many decades in office.
With the Stone of Destiny and Mary’s Crown, Scotland Names Charles King
While this one was purely ceremonial, it offered the king a chance to mend fences with a nation that is not hugely enamored of him or the monarchy.
Nicola Sturgeon’s Arrest
Support for Scottish independence has dipped, but backing for Scotland remaining part of the United Kingdom is fragile, too. Nicola Sturgeon’s arrest leaves the fate of the movement in flux.
Your Monday Briefing
Nicola Sturgeon is arrested in Scotland.
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s Former Leader, Is Arrested in Financial Inquiry
The arrest of Ms. Sturgeon, who resigned as leader of the Scottish National Party in February, follows that of her husband, previously the party’s chief executive, and of its former treasurer.
Scotland’s Coronation Day: Charles Souvenirs, Anti-Monarchy Rallies and Shrugs
The crowning of King Charles III will be a test of sentiment about the monarchy in Scotland, where many supporters of independence see the royals as part of the Britain they want to leave behind.
Barlocco Island in Scotland Listed for $180,000
Reaching Barlocco Island is challenging, and staying there for any length of time even more so. Still, dozens are vying for the 25 acres of nature.