News & Features

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Scotland Is Now – A New Way of Looking at Scotland
The Scotland Is Now, campaign is a one-stop shop for everything that anyone needs to know about our…

Scotland Is Now – A New Way of Looking at Scotland

Five Things to Think About if You Want to Work in Scotland
Are you thinking about working in Scotland? Smart choice, Scotland is a great place to grow your career!

Five Things to Think About if You Want to Work in Scotland

Invisible Edinburgh Tours
An Edinburgh social enterprise is helping homeless people turn their lives around by giving them the…

Invisible Edinburgh Tours

The Scottish craft beer maker that’s doing its bit for gender equality
BrewDog, the Scottish craft beer company that is taking the world by storm, has announced an amazing…

The Scottish craft beer maker that’s doing its bit for gender equality

Scotland vs the Beast from the East
A wee bit of snow isn't enough to dampen the Scottish spirit

Scotland vs the Beast from the East

Alexander MacKenzie: Canada’s Greatest Explorer
Moving into March, the better weather is (hopefully) starting to arrive and it’s the perfect time…

Alexander MacKenzie: Canada’s Greatest Explorer

Scotland third in the world for female political empowerment
Scotland has ranked third in the world for political empowerment for women, and is significantly ahead…

Scotland third in the world for female political empowerment

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

Doors open for International Scotch Day
It’s the end of Dry January, why not congratulate yourself with a wee dram?*

Doors open for International Scotch Day

Bill Gates backs cutting-edge agriculture research projects in Scotland
Bill Gates is the latest person to recognise and back cutting-age research projects taking place in…

Bill Gates backs cutting-edge agriculture research projects in Scotland

Dundee is the place to be
Dundee has been named by Bloomberg and the Wall Street Journal as one of the top holiday destinations…

Dundee is the place to be

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

Scottish University uses an app to help prevent landslides in Colombia
A team of researchers from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh is using digital technology to help prevent…

Scottish University uses an app to help prevent landslides in Colombia

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

Team Scotland unveil new parade uniform for 2018 Commonwealth Games
Team Scotland's parade uniform for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games has been unveiled.

Team Scotland unveil new parade uniform for 2018 Commonwealth Games

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

Vlogger Lindsey Hughes embarks on her #ScotStory

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