"Kith & Kin: People you are connected with, especially by family relationships"
Robert Burns: Scotland’s Voice Across the Centuries
Originally published 25 January 2026. From rural Ayrshire to a worldwide cultural legacy, Robert Burns gave Scotland a voice through poetry, song, and humour.
The Forth Bridge: Scotland’s Monument of Iron, Ingenuity and Endurance
Originally published 21 January 2026. The Forth Bridge united Victorian engineering ambition, global labour and daring cantilever design to become an enduring Scottish icon and World Heritage Site.
The Night the Wind Roared: Strathclyde’s Forgotten Hurricane of 1968
Originally published 15 January 2026. On 15 January 1968, hurricane-force winds devastated Strathclyde, claiming 20 lives and leaving thousands homeless in one of Scotland’s fiercest storms.
The Massacre of Glencoe: Betrayal in a Highland Glen
Originally published 8 January 2026. The 1692 Massacre of Glencoe remains one of Scotland’s darkest episodes—a calculated act of state violence remembered for betrayal and broken Highland hospitality.
Hogmanay Through the Ages: Scotland’s New Year Traditions Across the Centuries
Originally published 29 December 2025. Explore the ancient fires, first-footing, household customs and songs that shaped Hogmanay into Scotland’s distinctive New Year celebration.
Kith & Kin: Looking Back, Moving Forward
Originally published 28 December 2025. A reflection on Kith & Kin’s first six months in 2025, the community and services established, and the plans taking shape for 2026.