Features
Getting started in Scottish genealogy
October is Family History Month in the USA. We answer the ten most common questions on researching your Scottish ancestry.
Tips for living and working in Scotland
Many people have been drawn to Scotland by the career opportunities, but also by the appeal of enhancing their quality of life. Find out more about how to make the leap.
Scotland and New Zealand connections
The 2011 Rugby World Cup is being held in New Zealand. Scotland are there and have found plenty of reminders of home.
Scotland's global family
Find out more about Scotland's diaspora which has spread to the ends of the earth.
Do you Dare to be Digital?
Dare to be Digital is a Scottish video games development competition open to universities and colleges around the world.
Scottish myths, folklore and legends
Scotland is a land of myths and legends from the world-famous Loch Ness Monster to water kelpies. We explore just a few of them.
Great fictional characters from Scotland
From Sherlock Holmes to Toad of Toad Hall, we take a look at ten of the best characters from Scottish literature.
The National Museum of Scotland in focus
The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh has undergone its biggest refurbishment since it was built in 1886.
Bagpipe quiz
Bagpipe rockers the Red Hot Chilli Pipers have helped us create a music quiz with a difference. Can you name that tune?
Highland Games and Piping Championships
Highlights of Scotland’s summer programme of traditional events.