Features

Our features section has a whole host of articles all about Scotland and our connections with the world. Full of fascinating facts and interesting information, our features provide an in-depth account of all things Scotland. Pick from some of our most popular topics below, or dive into 'all features' to explore everything we have to offer!

Scotland’s enterprising spirit will leave you spellbound

Scotland’s enterprising spirit will leave you spellbound

Entrepreneurialism is one of Scotland's best attributes. If it could be bottled it would sell all over the world. Here's a fuller flavour from some Scotland's finest entrepreneurs.

Kengo Kuma's groundbreaking design: Japan & Scotland

Kengo Kuma’s groundbreaking design: Japan & Scotland

Architect Kengo Kuma is the mastermind behind huge design projects that have taken place both in his native Japan, and here in Scotland. Find out what the national stadium in Tokyo and Dundee's V&A Museum of Design have in common.

Glasgow Gears up for TEDx 2019

Glasgow Gears up for TEDx 2019

TEDxGlasgow is coming to the city’s SEC Armadillo yet again, with the aim of inspiring the next generation of social movers, society shakers and digital disrupters.

The Birthplace of Peter Pan Opens Its Doors

The Birthplace of Peter Pan Opens Its Doors

The New National Centre for Children’s Literature and Storytelling opens in the Dumfries house where JM Barrie played as a small child. See where the legend of Peter Pan first took flight in the Scottish writer’s imagination at this brand-new family attraction.

Period Inequality

Scotland is Dedicated to Tackling Period Inequality

Scotland remains a leading UK location for global investment

Scotland remains a leading UK location for global investment

The latest EY Scotland Attractiveness Survey confirms Scotland remains the leading UK location outside of London for global investment

Introducing Barclays’ new world-class campus in Glasgow

Introducing Barclays’ new world-class campus in Glasgow

The plans for Barclays’ exciting new 5000-person campus in Glasgow support Scotland’s fantastic credentials as a major financial hub. Head of Barclays Scotland, Scott Stewart, reveals why the city and Scotland are the perfect fit.

Saddle-up for summer

Saddle-up for summer

All eyes will be on the Highland town of Fort William this weekend – the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’ – as Scotland prepares to welcome the world's best downhill riders to the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup.

Whisky Spotlight: Studying the science behind creating the perfect whisky

Whisky Spotlight: Studying the science behind creating the perfect whisky

Get a great education, and enjoy a tasty dram! If you’ve ever wanted to find out what it’s like to study in Scotland, this is the feature for you.

Whisky Spotlight: Discovering Scotland’s Distilleries

Whisky Spotlight: Discovering Scotland’s Distilleries

May is World Whisky Month, so what better time to celebrate and enjoy Scotland’s most iconic drink? Let us take you on a tour on some of the country’s finest whisky experiences at distilleries - many old, others rediscovered - across Scotland. 

Whisky Spotlight: The £5 billion whisky story every investor must read

Whisky Spotlight: The £5 billion whisky story every investor must read

By the time you read this article, a staggering 3000 bottles of Scotch Whisky will be shipped globally. With worldwide exports reaching a whopping £5 billion, it's an investment gold mine. 

Scotland celebrates Europe Day

Scotland celebrates Europe Day

Scotland is one of the many countries around Europe coming together today to celebrate Europe Day.

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