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New Edinburgh International Children’s Festival programme unveiled

The Edinburgh International Children's Festival has launched its programme with 15 shows from 9…
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New Edinburgh International Children's Festival programme unveiled

Scotland shouts together: Be Bold For Change

Scotland, like the rest of the world, is celebrating all the amazing contributions women have made.…
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Scotland shouts together: Be Bold For Change

Scottish musicians heading to SXSW Festival

Over 150 artists from the UK, including 37 acts from Scotland, performing at this year's South by…
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Scottish musicians heading to SXSW Festival

Secrets of the (Scottish) Ninja: a manga writer living in Japan

Manga comic books have been a staple of Japanese culture for hundreds of years. One Scottish manga writer…
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Secrets of the (Scottish) Ninja: a manga writer living in Japan

VisitScotland launches Scotland virtual reality experience

Visitors to Scotland are set to be inspired with an Escape into #ScotSpirit through their mobile devices…
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VisitScotland launches Scotland virtual reality experience

Scotland-Japan partnership to enhance dementia care and academic links

Scotland and Japan are remodelling their approach to care of older people due to ageing populations,…
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Scotland-Japan partnership to enhance dementia care and academic links

From Tokyo with love

Toshima Ward, one of Tokyo's most diverse areas, will host Scotland Day again in 2017.
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From Tokyo with love

How Scotland’s national drink took Japan by storm

Scotland has embraced Japanese entrepreneurs. One great example of this can be found in the Japanese…
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How Scotland's national drink took Japan by storm

Chinese games studio gets ready to make a new home in Scotland

Skymoons, the Chinese mobile gaming giant, has launched a new studio in Scotland, becoming the first…
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Chinese games studio gets ready to make a new home in Scotland

The History and Words of Auld Lang Syne

Auld Lang Syne is a song which thrilled the soul of Robert Burns in the 1780s, and today has become…
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The History and Words of Auld Lang Syne

Actor Tommy Flanagan to be Grand Marshal

Scottish actor to be Grand Marshal of the 19th Annual New York Tartan Day Parade on 8 April 2017.
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Actor Tommy Flanagan to be Grand Marshal of Tartan Day Parade

A History of St Andrew

November 30th is St Andrew's Day in Scotland. The patronage of the saint whose name means 'manly'…
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A History of St Andrew

First Minister’s statement on the results of the EU Referendum

First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, delivers her statement on the results of the EU Referendum.
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First Minister's statement on the results of the EU Referendum

Sam Heughan Brings Burns Poetry to Life

Scottish actor Sam Heughan, known for his role in the Golden Globe Nominated series Outlander, is helping…
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Sam Heughan Brings Burns Poetry to Life

Scottish Book Trust’s top Scottish picks

Book Week Scotland's five most influential books of all time – including Sir Walter Scott's…
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Scottish Book Trust's top Scottish picks

St Andrew’s Day Tales and Traditions

There are many tales and traditions from across the world that exist around St Andrews Day, here are…
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St Andrew's Day Tales and Traditions

Bollywood Star receives honorary degree from University of Edinburgh

Shah Rukh Khan, star of classic Bollywood film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, filmed in Scotland, was awarded an…
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Bollywood Star receives honorary degree from University of Edinburgh

In Scotland, we celebrate in style

Scottish fabrics are revered by designers, buyers and fashion houses the world over. Welcome to Scotland,…
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In Scotland, we celebrate in style

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