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Best Hiking Trails in Scotland

In Scotland, we never get tired of boasting about our country's beautiful landscapes. With rolling…
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Best Hiking Trails in Scotland

The Immortal Memory

A mainstay of Burns Suppers, the Immortal Memory celebrates Burns' enduring spirit. It's a fitting…
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The Immortal Memory

Should auld acquaintance be forgot

We remember Burns for many reasons, but we remember him most of all because he asked us simply and poignantly…
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Should auld acquaintance be forgot

Lasting inspiration of Robert Burns

What is it about Robert Burns? Not even Shakespeare is remembered so personally with an annual birthday…
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Lasting inspiration of Robert Burns

The Whisky Trail

Whisky has been produced in Scotland for many hundreds of years and is enjoyed internationally. We investigate…
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The Whisky Trail

The Gaels: Alive and Kicking

From the century old Mod, through the more recent Feisean nan Gaidheal and Hebridean Celtic Festival…
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The Gaels: Alive and Kicking

The development of ultrasound

Born in the aftermath of the Second World War, some of the most imaginative and far reaching innovations…
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The development of ultrasound

The Da Vinci Code Phenomenon

The incredible success of The Da Vinci Code is bringing tens of thousands of Grail-seekers…
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The Da Vinci Code Phenomenon

Studying music in Scotland

The music scene in Scotland has always been a force to be reckoned with; producing world-renowned artists…
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Studying music in Scotland

Scottish Artists

Some of Scotland's best known contemporary artistic names are at the top of the World's art…
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Scottish Artists

Scottish winter sports

Scotland is at her best in the winter months – so say a dedicated and growing band of skiers…
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Scottish winter sports

Scottish Stars of the Big Screen

Scotland is a small country but it has contributed an incredible amount to the world of cinema. When…
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Scottish Stars of the Big Screen

Scottish myths, folklore and legends

Scotland is a land of myths and legends. The stories of Scotland have inspired writers, artists and…
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Scottish myths, folklore and legends

Scotland’s legacy in Sri Lanka

Geographically and culturally Scotland and Sri Lanka may seem to be far apart. But the two countries…
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Scotland's legacy in Sri Lanka

Scotland and Space

When someone mentions Unidentified Flying Objects, what location comes to mind?
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Scotland and Space

Rugby in Scotland – Spectating and taking part

Rugby is one of the most popular participation and spectator sports in Scotland and the passion for…
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Rugby in Scotland – Spectating and taking part

Renewable energy, a more sustainable future

A world-record wave in Scottish waters underlined the importance of the marine environment as a source…
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Renewable energy, a more sustainable future

India and Scotland

India, one of the world’s most ancient civilizations, has developed into one of the world’s…
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India and Scotland

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