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

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Scots Abroad

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

Creative Scotland
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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.

Live & Work in Scotland
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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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Up Helly Aa - Europe’s biggest fire festival

Halloween

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Year of Creative Scotland

In a celebration of the Year of Creative Scotland 2012, we interviewed six of Scotland's most talented people to find out what inspires them and just how much Scotland has played a part in their success.

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Year of Creative Scotland

Scotland’s incredible influence on the world has encouraged invention, inspired creativity and fired imaginations for generations. Immerse yourself in Scotland’s arts and culture during 2012 as the country celebrates its creative contributions to the world during the Year of Creative Scotland.

The year of Creative Scotland aimed to build on the success of Homecoming 2009 and is part of the lead up towards the second year of Homecoming 2014....

About the Year of Creative Scotland

Click on the profiles below to find out what some of Scotland’s top talent have to say about what inspires them....

Interviews

A year-long programme of events, activities and festivals aimed at promoting Scotland's creativity will begin on Hogmanay....

Programme unveiled for Year of Creative Scotland