When poor Monica Coghlan died in a car crash last week, it was a result both pitiful and inevitable. The rightful order had been restored. Justice had been done. Her sad, brief life was over: she had ...

Suggested to be the only English work painted under the influence of Caravaggio in existence, this painting is a copy of an early work by the Dutch artist Matthias Stomer. Stomer's original (private c...

This weekend is Doors Open Days in Edinburgh coordinated by The Cockburn Association, the conservation charity. This is your opportunity to see behind doors which are in many instances usually closed to members of the public. There is a full list of all buildings which are open this weekend here. We have some highlights for you to consider when planning your days out this weekend. The University of Edinburgh owns many of the historical buildings in the capital, and some deserve a visit. From their inventory our choice is: The Confucius Institute, Abden House…

Celebrating 35 years of opening Edinburgh’s remarkable buildings to everyone

Managers say the cuts are necessary “to protect our world-leading reputation and resilience in research and teaching” but staff members have hit…

A spotted wildcat long mistaken for relatives has been identified as a new species in Bolivia.