By 1640, an Act of the Parliament of Scotland made celebrating the "Yule vacance" illegal, as many of the traditions were viewed as too extravagant by the church. Instead of celebrating Christmas ...

Despite being less than a week ago, Christmas ... Scottish Reformation. As a result, Scots began to shift their celebrations to Hogmanay instead — which is why there are more New Year's ...

Zero Waste Scotland said this Christmas ... have to sacrifice tradition to make an impact. From choosing pre-loved or experience-based gifts, to planning meals that minimise food waste, there ...