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Pick from a range of interesting facts and detailed information about Scotland and the Scottish people.

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Scotland in 1911

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CreativeScotland
Scotland is known the world over as a place of history and heritage as well as cutting edge art and culture

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Belinda Dickson OBE - Year of Creative Scotland

Scottish Food and Drink

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Studyin Scotland
Study in Scotland and you will benefit from world-class teaching developed over centuries.

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Studying music in Scotland

The Forgotten Diaspora

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VisitScotland
VisitScotland is the national tourism organisation, providing information on events, accommodation, travelling to Scotland and what to do when you get here.

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Stirling Castle

Barra Airport

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Live & Workin Scotland
Key information on the practical aspects of moving to Scotland and where to get advice. Plus read about the experiences of people who have moved to Scotland from all over the world.

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Living in Scotland: change of lifestyle boosts prospects

Tea to Dumfries and bagpipes from Pakistan

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CelebrateScotland
Scotland is renowned across the globe for its rich culture and heritage, and its contribution to the world past and present. From its thriving contemporary arts and music scene to its achievements in industry, medicine, science, law and literature, Scotland's story is one of immense achievement

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Winter Festivals

It’s no secret that Scotland is a country of mystery and mythology; and there is no time more magical to visit this Winter.

Scotland’s Winter Festivals - St Andrew’s Day, Hogmanay and Burns Night - celebrate our nation’s rich culture and heritage, and here you can find out more about what goes on during the winter months, as well as tips on how you can celebrate in true Scots style!

Scotland plays host to an impressive list of events and festivals during the winter months. Use the fields below to search for free and discounted events and to find out what's going on in your area.* Although all...

Winter Festival Events

As well as the whole host of fantastic free festivities taking place across Scotland this winter, the country will also play host to some extra special events. Edinburgh 31 Dec – 26 Jan 2012 Winter Festivals at...

Events around Scotland

No one celebrates Hogmanay quite like the Scots! From traditional fire festivals and torchlight processions to street parties with live music and fireworks, we've got it all....

Hogmanay

On November 30 the world celebrates St Andrew’s Day, Scotland’s national day. There will be parties galore in Scotland, events around the world, and you could even host your own party. Join the celebrations!...

St Andrew’s Day

January 25th marks the annual celebration of Scotland's national poet Robert Burns. Find out about his life and poetry, the Burns supper, and this year’s festivities....

Burns Night

A Scot in Canada going all out to share a happy hogmanay - dlvr.it/2j2k4z @IvisonJ #hogmanay 148 days ago via Twitter

A Scot in Canada going all out to share a happy hogmanay - dlvr.it/2j2k4z @IvisonJ @edhogmanay #hogmanay 148 days ago via Twitter

Find out what all the fuss is about - Scotland is THE home of #hogmanay tonight on #scotlandhour 9-10pm GMT. scotland.org/celebrate-sc…149 days ago via Twitter

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Hogmanay around the world

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Kilt up

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Robert Burns Timeline

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Burns’ Supper Guide

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Oor Rabbie Vs India’s Rabi

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Happy 600th St Andrews

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