'Wha's like us?' Quite a few actually! There are now an estimated 40 million people of Scots descent worldwide. When it comes to events like Burns' Night and St Andrew's Day the festivities span several continents! But you don't need a reason and you don't have to have Scottish ancestors to enjoy a little bit of Scotland wherever you are. How about hosting a Scottish film night, a Scottish dinner party or perhaps a quiz?

Dates for your diary

From Celtic Connections and Highland Games right through to Hogmanay here are some dates to inspire you . . .

Organise an event

Whether it's a movie night or a dinner party, get motivated – host your own Scottish-themed evening.

Scots Language Quiz

Do you know your gowk from your haver? Or your sleekit from your dreich? Or how about your sonsie from your totie? Find out just how well versed in Scots words you really are with our interactive quiz.

Latest event

With the number of people around the world interested in their Scottish roots and ancestry increasing, from New York, to Buenos Aires to Melbourne, Tartan Day has become Scotland Week!