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Our universities come out on top

Each year, many thousands of students travel from across the world to study in Scotland. Why? Well we…
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Our universities come out on top

Culture - we’ve always made a song and dance of it

Scotland is a country renowned for its rich culture and love of the arts. Our culture and heritage are…
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Culture - we've always made a song and dance of it

On Auld Lang Syne

There can surely be few songs that are more frequently sung throughout the world than Auld Lang Syne.…
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On Auld Lang Syne

The Legend of the Burns Supper

A look at the history and continuing popularity of the Burns Supper, the annual celebration of Robert…
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The Legend of the Burns Supper

The Language of Burns Lives On

The Scots language still flows from the mouths of children and adults alike, kept alive in no small…
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The Language of Burns Lives On

Robert Burns and Slavery

Robert Burns, Scotland's national poet, is loved the world over as the bard of freedom, liberty…
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Robert Burns and Slavery

In the words of the Bard

Scotland's national poet Robert Burns is celebrated throughout the world.
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In the words of the Bard

Fascinating Facts About St Andrew?

Did you know that along with Scotland, Saint Andrew is also the patron saint of Greece, Russia, Romania,…
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Who was St Andrew?

Global celebrations of Scotland’s national day

An A-Z of where to find the best parties and celebrations of St Andrew's Day around the world.
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Global celebrations of Scotland's national day

Vodka and whisky: spirits of St Andrew

Achaia, Amalfi, Burgundy, Constantinople, Greece and Lampertheim in Germany also lay claim to St Andrew.…
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Vodka and whisky: spirits of St Andrew

Top 10 facts about golf in Scotland

From The Ryder Cup to the birthplace of golf, Scotland can claim some of the best courses, players and…
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Top 10 facts about golf in Scotland

Top 10 things to do in Edinburgh in festival season

Edinburgh in August is like nowhere else in the world – around 4,000 different shows and…
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Top 10 things to do in Edinburgh in festival season

The Italian Connection

Special relationships and mingling bloodlines don't come much thicker than the Scots and the Italians.…
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The Italian Connection

Scottish Inventors… who keep the world in touch

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Scottish Inventors... who keep the world in touch

Scotland and Poland

Links between Scotland and Poland date back to before 1576, but Royal Grants of that year first recorded…
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Scotland and Poland

Norwegian Tattoo

Cultural and trade links between Scotland and Norway go back centuries and still flourish today.
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Norwegian Tattoo

Scots Abroad

The Scots, like many small nations, have settled all over the world. It is estimated that around 50…
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Scots Abroad

Scotland: a Fair Trade nation

Scotland celebrates as it is named one of the world's first Fair Trade Nations.
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Scotland: a Fair Trade nation

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