When you think of the Victorian era these pictures might pop into your head: ladies with a big hat and bustle, kids working as chimney sweeps, gentlemen in top hats on penny farthings or families living overcrowded tenements. You might not think of movies, cars and phones - but they were all Victorian inventions! Queen Victoria's reign lasted almost 64 years from 1837 until 1901. During that period lots of things changed and evolved. Think about 64 years back from today, life

Who doesn't love a potato? They can be mashed, boiled, roasted and baked, they are crisps, chips, waffles, croquettes and tattie scones! We can add cheese, curry powder, butter, parsley or garlic to give them more flavour. And what would shepherds pie, mince and tatties or a Sunday roast be without a tasty spud? In this blog we are going to find out some more about potatoes and then discover how potatoes helped to win World War II. What is a Potato? A potato is a root vegetab

Let's explore the phenomenal Forth Bridge, one of Scotland's UNESCO World Heritage Sites.