Topic: Scottish Highlands

'The Angels' Share' is an odd mix of frivolous and socially conscious

'Angels' follows a group of Glasgow toughs who try to pull off a robbery of high-end whiskey.

Change Agent Reviving Europe’s biodiversity with exotic animals

Scientists are bringing back long-lost species, such as water buffalo, to encourage the spread of native plants that fare poorly in Europe’s human-dominated landscape.

Verbal Energy Etymology notes on a scandal

In the wake of the Petraeus affair, words nerds want to know the derivation of the term 'blackmail.'

Modern Parenthood ‘Brave’: new Disney Princess Merida gets girly Mattel makeover

'Brave,' Pixar's latest animated movie, stars its first female lead. Princess Merida is a strong, independent female character, who, like Katniss Everdeen in 'The Hunger Games,' is not concerned with her looks. So, why is Mattel marketing her as a stereotypical Disney princess?

Culture Cafe 'Brave' trailer shows a battle for the hand of heroine Merida (+video)

'Brave' will be the first Pixar film to feature a female main character

Photos of the Day Photos of the Day 05/11

Loch Ness Monster had police protection in 1930s

Loch Ness Monster: Archives released by the Scottish government reveal that the Inverness-shire's chief constable expressed concerns about Nessie's safety.
04/29/2010 05:36 pm

Save the date: English nears a milestone

But a million words may not be all that excessive, the Monitor's language columnist suggests.
01/02/2009 12:00 am

Something Wicked

Alan Gratz’s fresh spin on Shakespeare makes superb reading for older teens.
11/22/2008 12:00 am

The Wild Places

Nature writer Robert Macfarlane takes a modern trek through Britain’s changing lands.
08/15/2008 01:00 am