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Oor Rabbie Vs India’s ‘Rabi’

Every year Scots across the globe dust down their tartan, cook up a storm and pour a wee dram to celebrate our national bard, Robert Burns.

Scotland - true home of tartan

Tartan is instantly recognised the world over as uniquely Scottish.

Year of Creative Scotland 2012

A year long programme of events to celebrate Scotland’s world class culture and creativity will run throughout 2012.

Cool Kilts

The kilt has come a long way from its 16th century origins and has become a firm fashion statement with edgy modern designs.

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.

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?

Ten of the best

Scotland is scanning the globe to digitally document important heritage sites to ensure they are preserved for the future.

Riverside Museum opens its doors

New Glasgow museum to showcase the city's transport, shipbuilding and engineering heritage.