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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.

The National Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh has undergone its biggest refurbishment since it was built in 1886.

Bagpipe rockers the Red Hot Chilli Pipers have helped us create a music quiz with a difference. Can you name that tune?

Scotland is bursting with talented jazz and blues artists and plays host to vibrant festivals in some unusual, and offbeat locations.

2011 marks the 150th anniversary of Edinburgh's famous One o'clock Gun which generations have set their watches by.

Scotland annually plays host to a number of summer events celebrating Asian Scottish culture.

The Scottish Academy of Fashion presents the achievements of its first year in a summer showcase.

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

Celebrating the links between Scotland's pioneering town planner and India's national poet.

One of the world's leading thinkers was born 300 years ago this year.