Features

Love and romance in Scotland

Scotland is one of the most romantic places in the world and a great location to rekindle the flame of love, or even wed.

Scotland - true home of tartan

Tartan is instantly recognised the world over as uniquely Scottish.

The History and Words of Auld Lang Syne

Auld Lang Syne is a song which thrilled the soul of Robert Burns and is sung the world over at New Year.

Year of Creative Scotland 2012

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

St Andrew: Scotland's patron saint

Who was Saint Andrew and how did he come to be associated with Scotland? Here are ten facts about St Andrew.

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.

Whisky around the world

Scotland's national drink has a growing number of followers across the globe.

Scotland and New Zealand connections

The 2011 Rugby World Cup is being held in New Zealand. Scotland are there and have found plenty of reminders of home.

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.

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.