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The University Founders: The Scotsmen That Shaped Canada’s Higher Education

In the month of October, some things can always be counted on across Scotland and Canada. Autumn begins…
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The University Founders: The Scotsmen That Shaped Canada’s Higher Education

Scotland’s top young athletes ready for Commonwealth challenge

Scotland's best and brightest young athletes are in the Bahamas this week, taking part in the Commonwealth…
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Scotland's top young athletes ready for Commonwealth challenge

Scotland’s Women Ready for Battle at Euro 2017 Football Tournament

The Scotland women's national team are gearing up for the start of the UEFA Women's Euro 2017…
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Scotland's Women Ready for Battle at Euro 2017 Football Tournament

World Fringe Day: 70 Years in the Making

World Fringe Day is being celebrated on 11 July; a day that pays tribute to everything that's great…
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World Fringe Day: 70 Years in the Making

Jo Stougaard’s Taste of Scotland | #MyScotStory

Last month our Scot Story programme began, as we welcomed our first guest to Scotland to trace her ancestry.…
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Jo Stougaard's Taste of Scotland | #MyScotStory

Sir John A. Macdonald: Son of Scotland, Father of Canada

It's impossible to write about the history of Canada without mentioning Sir John A. Macdonald. A…
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Sir John A. Macdonald: Son of Scotland, Father of Canada

Scots lead the way in major cultural programme between India and the UK

Nine innovative Scottish arts projects are set to benefit from a partnership between Scotland and India…
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Scots lead the way in major cultural programme between India and the UK

The Refreshing Success of Scotland’s Craft Beer Industry

Today is National Beer Day and pubs and punters around the country are celebrating by raising a glass…
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The Refreshing Success of Scotland's Craft Beer Industry

Tickets go on sale for inaugural 2018 European Championships.

Tickets go on sale today for the inaugural 2018 European Championships, a new multisport event being…
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Tickets go on sale for inaugural 2018 European Championships.

Wounded Soldiers Prepare For Heroic Highland Hike

This week will see the start of the annual ABF The Soldiers' Charity Cateran Yomp in the Perthshire…
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Wounded Soldiers Prepare For Heroic Highland Hike

Become part of Scotland’s community

VisitScotland launches new global online community
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Become part of Scotland's community

Scotland remains a key area for foreign investment

Scotland's position as one of the top regions for foreign direct investment (FDI) reinforced.
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Scotland remains a key area for foreign investment

Edinburgh International Film Festival reveals 2017 programme

The Edinburgh International Film Festival – the world's longest continually running film festival,…
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Edinburgh International Film Festival reveals 2017 programme

Fringe Festivals worldwide come together for inaugural World Fringe Day

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe – the largest arts festival across the globe –  is now…
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Fringe Festivals worldwide come together for inaugural World Fringe Day

New Innovation and Investment Hub opened in London

Scotland's latest Innovation and Investment Hub, Scotland House, has officially opened in London.
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New Innovation and Investment Hub opened in London

Scottish cyclist set to smash records with 80 days world cycle

Scottish cycling star Mark Beaumont, best known for cycling around the world in 194 days in 2008, will…
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Scottish cyclist set to smash records with 80 days world cycle

Discover your “Scot Story” this Scotland Week

This Tartan Day, we are celebrating by inviting Scots and honourary Scots to explore their heritage…
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Discover your "Scot Story" this Scotland Week

Scotland’s First Minister visits USA during Scotland Week

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will visit California and New York next month to promote the skills and…
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Scotland's First Minister visits USA during Scotland Week

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