Features

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.

Scottish Music - Living Legacy

Scottish traditional and folk music is as popular and influential today as it ever has been.

Voices from Scotland's past

A new digital archive contains thousands of hours of recordings of Scottish voices

The Legend of the Burns Supper

A look at the history and continuing popularity of the Burns Supper, the annual celebration of Robert Burns.

St Andrew's Day celebrations around the world

Scots and Scots descendants celebrate their Scottish roots on St Andrew's Day through St Andrew's Societies around the world.

The history of Saint Andrew of Scotland

November 30th is St Andrew's Day in Scotland but just who was Saint Andrew and how did he become the patron saint of Scotland?

The Language of Burns Lives On

The Scots language still flows from the mouths of children and adults alike, kept alive in no small way by Burns, and many other Scottish media icons.

Scotland's Annual Winter Festivals

Scotland really comes alive in the countdown to Christmas and New Year. Festivals and events, a huge array of attractions to savour and all manner of family events are there to entertain and amuse.

Burns Festival

A look at the 'Burns an a' that!' festival which takes place every May in Ayrshire.

Rosslyn and the Grail Myths

As rumours have flourished around the world about the Rosslyn Chapel in recent years, we hear from expert Neil Hargraves on the Holy Grail mystery.