Features
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.
Asian twist for Edinburgh Festival
The diverse cultures of Asia are at the heart of this year's Edinburgh International Festival. We look at some of the highlights.
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?
Piping Hot!
Every August sees the Piping Live! Festival return to Glasgow. We look at the annual event and the history of the bagpipes in popular culture.
Scotland tees up for golf Open
Scotland is set to host two major golf events in the sporting calendar this month.
Happy 600th St Andrews
2011 marks the 600th anniversary of the University of St Andrews in Fife, Scotland’s first university and the third oldest in the English speaking world.
Jazz it up
Scotland is bursting with talented jazz and blues artists and plays host to vibrant festivals in some unusual, and offbeat locations.
Indian summer
Scotland annually plays host to a number of summer events celebrating Asian Scottish culture.
Think you know about Robert Burns?
From Coca Cola to Chinese WW2 resistance fighters, find out about the global reach of Scotland's National Bard in 20 facts.