Antonine Wall was painted in vibrant colours by Romans, research shows
Parts of the Roman Empire’s most north-western frontier were originally painted in vibrant reds and yellows, new research has revealed.
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R&A and links trust defend new “The Open” brand for Tom Morris golf shop in St Andrews
The R&A and St Andrews Links Trust have defended a controversial decision to rename the world's oldest golf shop.
Bomber Command veterans gather for opening of centre to honour crews
Bomber Command veterans from around the globe have gathered to officially open a centre to honour the crews which helped turn the tide of the Second World War.
1918 — A special First World War supplement in The Courier
This year marks a century since the horror of the First World War finally ended.
Victorian Perth…Where missionaries fought for others’ souls and their own lives
A spirit of lawless disobedience greeted missionaries from Dundee who dared to preach the Gospel in Perth.
17th century Latin poem shows not much has changed on snow days
A centuries-old poem which has been decoded by a Perthshire scholar has revealed how 17th century Londoners coped during snow days - they had snowball fights and went to the pub.
Descendant of Old Tom Morris says St Andrews golf shop rebranding is an “insult”
A descendent of Old Tom Morris has described as an "insult" the decision to rebrand a shop named after the St Andrews golfing legend.
Author is making his Mark on Dundee’s buildings
Whenever Brian King is in Dundee he always takes a look at the Old Steeple in the Overgate. This fine kirk is Scotland’s oldest surviving medieval church tower and Brian loves it for its historic interest and sheer longevity.
University gift from 1860s found to be £2m painting
A painting gifted to the University of Aberdeen more than 150 years ago has been found to be the work of Italian artist Canaletto, valued at £2 million.
FROM THE ARCHIVES: Young vandal soon learned “A taxi driver can spank well”
One of Dundee’s early taxi drivers finally snapped when he caught a boy dragging his tackety boots down his polished paintwork.