Prince William and Princess Kate will travel to Scotland next week for an official visit that highlights the country’s heritage and community traditions. The Prince and Princess of Wales are scheduled to visit Stirling and Falkirk on January 20, where they will take part in several engagements designed to celebrate Scottish culture and craftsmanship.

One of the key stops on their visit will be the National Curling Academy. There, William and Catherine will meet Team GB and Paralympics GB curling athletes as they prepare for the upcoming Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The couple are also expected to try curling themselves, adding a light-hearted moment to the sporting visit.

Their day will continue in Stirling with a visit to Radical Weavers, a handweaving studio and independent charity. The organisation focuses on tackling social isolation and supporting individuals affected by trauma and loss. Through learning traditional tartan-weaving techniques, participants find both creative expression and community connection. Kensington Palace has said the visit is intended to shine a light on Scotland’s distinctive heritage traditions and the way they continue to inspire new generations.

A lasting bond with Scottish roots

Scotland holds deep personal meaning for William and Catherine. It was at the University of St Andrews in the early 2000s that they first met, forming a relationship that would later become central to the modern royal family. In Scotland, they are known by their Scottish titles, the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay, a reminder of their enduring link to the nation.

Last April, the couple marked their 14th wedding anniversary with a return to Scottish soil, visiting the Isle of Mull for a series of public engagements. A photograph shared on their official social media showed them standing arm in arm beside a peaceful lake, taking in the dramatic landscape. Their message to the public thanked locals for the warm welcome they received during their stay.

This coming April, they will celebrate 15 years of marriage since their wedding at Westminster Abbey on April 29, 2011. Now parents to three children, they continue to present a united and confident partnership in public life.

A partnership admired by observers

Royal commentators often point to the couple’s connection as one of the strongest within the royal family. Body language expert Darren Stanton recently described William and Catherine as a true power couple. He noted their relaxed physical closeness, natural gestures, steady eye contact and calm presence when appearing together. In his view, their bond appears genuine, balanced and clearly visible to those who watch them closely.

As they prepare to return to Scotland once more, their visit is expected to combine tradition, community engagement and personal meaning, reflecting both their royal duties and the place where their story first began.