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Caledonian culture at heart of London

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

Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature

Outside of London, Edinburgh has more literary associations than any other part of Britain.

200th anniversary celebrations of Sir Walter Scott's, The Lady of the Lake

2010 marks the 200th anniversary of Sir Walter Scott's poem The Lady Of The Lake.

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.

Edinburgh International Book Festival

The Edinburgh International Book Festival is the biggest book festival in the world.

Burns love poems | Poetry by Robert Burns

Burns travelled far and wide in the realm of the heart during his brief lifetime, leaving a legacy of love poetry.

Celebrating The Beano

Reflecting on the comic icon and Scotland's cartoon heritage.

Burns Festival

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

The Da Vinci Code Phenomenon

The Da Vinci Code is bringing thousands of Grail-seekers to Rosslyn Chapel, but what's the real story of Scotland and the Holy Grail?

Literary gem

The arrival of the John Murray Archive at the National Library is like the jewel in Edinburghs and Scotlands literary crown.