News & Features

Our news & features section is packed full of interesting stories all about Scotland. From the latest news and events, to fascinating features that provide in-depth accounts of our connections with the world. What are you waiting for, dive in!

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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…

Best Hiking Trails in Scotland

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

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…

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…

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…

The Whisky Trail

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

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…

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…

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…

Studying music in Scotland

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

Scottish Artists

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

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…

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…

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…

Scotland's legacy in Sri Lanka

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

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…

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…

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…

India and Scotland

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