People of Scotland

The Scottish people are famously friendly, inventive, industrious and always ready to celebrate their national identity. But perhaps Winston Churchill said it best: 'of all the small nations on earth perhaps only the Ancient Greeks surpass the Scots in their contribution to mankind'.

Scots descendants now live all over the world and the country has contributed to global culture through innovation and talent in every sphere. Scientific break throughs, celebrities, musicians, artists and some of the most influential intellects in World history. It's a record to be proud of, and its a story that is still being written.

Great Minds

Scotland's greatest minds profoundly influenced global culture.

Celebrity Scots

No need to introduce these famous faces! Did you know they were all native Scots?

Inventors

You'll be surprised how many everyday items were invented by Scots.

Ancestry

Plot your location on the map of Scotland and share with us a little about your ancestry.