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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
Sir Sean Connery named Scotland’s greatest living treasure
The actor beat competition from the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Billy Connolly and Sir Chris Hoy to come top of the EuroMillions Millionaire Raffle national treasures report.
The reward for the former James Bond is to see his face on a bespoke £1m "banknote".
Sir Sean won more than 20 per cent of the Scottish vote. Sir Alex Ferguson came second on 15 per cent while the top woman was Lorraine Kelly.