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AboutScotland
Pick from a range of interesting facts and detailed information about Scotland and the Scottish people.
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CreativeScotland
Scotland is known the world over as a place of history and heritage as well as cutting edge art and culture
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Studyin Scotland
Study in Scotland and you will benefit from world-class teaching developed over centuries.
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VisitScotland
VisitScotland is the national tourism organisation, providing information on events, accommodation, travelling to Scotland and what to do when you get here.
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Live & Workin Scotland
Key information on the practical aspects of moving to Scotland and where to get advice. Plus read about the experiences of people who have moved to Scotland from all over the world.
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CelebrateScotland
Scotland is renowned across the globe for its rich culture and heritage, and its contribution to the world past and present. From its thriving contemporary arts and music scene to its achievements in industry, medicine, science, law and literature, Scotland's story is one of immense achievement
New York painted tartan as stars turn out in kilts
The celebrity show, which took place at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York, saw famous Scottish faces such as Billy Connolly and actress Louise Linton turn models for the evening.
American stars Kiefer Sutherland and Chris Noth, alongside Scottish actor Brian Cox, also took to the catwalk in traditional kilts, before baring their backsides in front of the shocked audience.
The theme for the Scottish gala this year was country chic, and guests invited to the Dressed to Kilt event were asked to dress in “something Scottish or something country”.
Dressed to Kilt, which is part of Scotland Week in New York, is regarded as the largest Scottish fashion charity event in the world outside of Scotland.
Find out more about Scotland Week