On a blustery Thursday night this February, the members of one such society convened in a historical clubhouse in downtown Manhattan.

FORBES: Homo Numismatus

For me at least, the Metier d'Art extravaganza staged by Chanel at Linlithgow Palace on Tuesday night was such an event: a work of theatre that will linger long after the fashion circus has moved on to the next big thing.

BBC: Tents erected outside Linlithgow Palace

Police are appealing for information about the latest attack on homes - the third night in a row that such attacks have taken place.

BBC: LVF backs shooting threat