It was "the war to end all wars." The "Great War." A time when a generation of men died and were maimed in the nightmare of trench warfare characterised by gas attacks and suicidal rushes on machin

Victoria Day is a public holiday in Edinburgh.

St. Andrew's Day is a statutory Bank Holiday in Scotland commemorating Scotland's patron saint. St. Andrew's Day itself is on the 30th November every year. However, because in 2008, the 30th November is a Sunday, the bank holiday takes place on Monday 1st December.

A Summer Bank Holiday for Scotland although not necessarily a public holiday for all.

Scotland's Spring Bank Holiday.

Buildings, many off-bounds to the general public during the year, throw open their doors for the annual Doors Open Day today.

Mondays are hard enough, but this coming Monday, 21st January, is "the most depressing day of the year" according to charity group the Samaritans.

Shoppers of the world are being asked to put down their shopping bags and put up their feet or do something fun and free tomorrow for the annual Buy Nothing Day (UK).