Features

Scotland - true home of tartan

Tartan is instantly recognised the world over as uniquely Scottish.

Facelift for portrait gallery

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

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.

Getting started in Scottish genealogy

October is Family History Month in the USA. We answer the ten most common questions on researching your Scottish ancestry.

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.

Scotland's global family

Find out more about Scotland's diaspora which has spread to the ends of the earth.

Scottish myths, folklore and legends

Scotland is a land of myths and legends from the world-famous Loch Ness Monster to water kelpies. We explore just a few of them.

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.

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.