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Year of Creative Scotland 2012

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

Facelift for portrait gallery

Scottish National Portrait Gallery undergoes first major refurbishment in 120 years.

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.

Riverside Museum opens its doors

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

New beginnings

Some of Scotland's finest museums are set to re-open this year following major refurbishment.

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.

Caledonian culture at heart of London

Scotland's culture is taking centre stage in London with the success of two major events.

Leading centre for design

The planned Victoria and Albert Museum in Dundee looks set to become a leading centre for design.

National Museums and Galleries

National Museums and Galleries are the jewel in Scotland’s cultural crown.

Piecing together Scotlands oral history

An exciting Scottish history initiative is under way to collect personal memories of Scotland during the Second World War. Do you have a story to tell?