News & Features

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Muriel Spark: 100 Years of One of Scotland’s Greatest Writers
In 2018, an exciting programme of events will takeplace across Scotland to mark the 100th anniversary…

Muriel Spark: 100 Years of One of Scotland’s Greatest Writers

Weird and Wonderful Whisky Concoctions
Whisky is one of Scotland’s best-known and best-loved products, so it makes sense that it should…

Weird and Wonderful Whisky Concoctions

Nellie McClung & Agnes MacPhail: The Vanguards of Canadian Politics
At the heart of the suffragist movement in Canada were two strong-willed Scottish-Canadians called Nellie…

Nellie McClung & Agnes MacPhail: The Vanguards of Canadian Politics

In the words of the Bard | Robert Burns quotes
Scotland's national poet Robert Burns is celebrated throughout the world. The universal and timeless…

In the words of the Bard | Robert Burns quotes

Year of Young People 2018: Shining a Light on the Future
In 2018, Scotland will come together to celebrate the Year of Young People (YOYP).

Year of Young People 2018: Shining a Light on the Future

Vlogger Lindsey Hughes embarks on her #ScotStory
Lifestyle vlogger Lindsay Hughes shares her #ScotStory.

Vlogger Lindsey Hughes embarks on her #ScotStory

James Naismith: The Scottish-Canadian Who Invented Basketball
January is a month filled with good intentions, as people greet the New Year with resolutions to achieve…

James Naismith: The Scottish-Canadian Who Invented Basketball

Scottish university leading the way in the field of artificial intelligence

Scottish university leading the way in the field of artificial intelligence

Scotland and India: Building Future Cities Together
The importance of cities is at the very centre of the increasingly complex world that we live in.

Scotland and India: Building Future Cities Together

Scotland and India: Joining Forces to Lead the Social Enterprise Charge
Social enterprises are such an integral part of all our futures, and Scotland has fully embraced their…

Scotland and India: Joining Forces to Lead the Social Enterprise Charge

Thomas Douglas: From Highland Clearances to the Red River Colony
Thomas Douglas took the concept of giving, especially to those less fortunate, to impressive lengths.…

Thomas Douglas: From Highland Clearances to the Red River Colony

Elsie Inglis: The War Heroine Who Refused to ‘Go Home and Sit Still’
We’re celebrating the achievements of a remarkable woman, as we mark 100 years since the death…

Elsie Inglis: The War Heroine Who Refused to ‘Go Home and Sit Still’

The CPR: The Four Scotsmen Who Blazed A Trail Across Canada
On the 7th November 1885 in Craigellachie, British Columbia, Scotsman Donald Smith was given the honour…

The CPR: The Four Scotsmen Who Blazed A Trail Across Canada

Mark & Ethan’s Scottish Adventure | #MyScotStory
We welcomed US-based vloggers Mark Miller and Ethan Hethcote across the pond for the latest instalment…

Mark & Ethan's Scottish Adventure | #MyScotStory

Alice Munro: Canada’s Nobel Laureate
Alice Munro is one of Canada's brightest literary stars and her work has established her as one…

Alice Munro: Canada’s Nobel Laureate

The Hector Settlers: Creating a ‘New Scotland’ in Canada
244 years ago, on 15 September 1773, the town of Pictou in Nova Scotia welcomed nearly 200 Scottish…

The Hector Settlers: Creating a 'New Scotland' in Canada

Scotland’s Stunning Sights Secure Accolade of ‘Most Beautiful Country’
Scotland was recently voted 'Most Beautiful Country in the World' by readers of the acclaimed…

Scotland's Stunning Sights Secure Accolade of 'Most Beautiful Country'

Whisky around the world
Markets such as Asia and South America have developed a taste for the ‘water of life’ or…

Whisky around the world

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