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Great fictional characters from Scotland

From Sherlock Holmes and Harry Potter to Toad of Toad Hall and Peter Pan, many of the world's most…
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Great fictional characters from Scotland

Scotland and New Zealand connections

New Zealand is the host nation to the 2011 Rugby World Cup 2011, being held this month and next. Scotland…
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Scotland and New Zealand connections

Explore Scotland: South East Scotland

The unique Scottish experience starts the moment you cross over into the Borders from England: the accents…
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Explore Scotland: South East Scotland

Explore Scotland: West Central Scotland

Visitors to Glasgow travelling thirty minutes from the city centre will find themselves in Loch Lomond…
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Explore Scotland: West Central Scotland

Scottish Produce

Chefs around the world are sourcing the best quality ingredients from Scotland, fusing them in exciting…
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Scottish Produce

Sport in Scotland

It was a Scotsman, William McGregor, who set up the first English football league and it was in Scotland…
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Sport in Scotland

Ten things you might not know about Hogmanay

Find out why a visit from a dark-haired man on New Year's Day is good luck, along with some other…
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Ten things you might not know about Hogmanay

Kilt up

Visiting Scotland for a special event? Would you like to wear a kilt? Well find out how to rock some…
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Kilt up

Medicine women

Scotland can boast some of the finest female doctors, not just currently but stretching all the way…
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Medicine women

Cool Kilts

The kilt can take many forms – from traditional formal dress in tartan to edgy modern designs…
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Cool Kilts

Free days out in Scotland

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Free days out in Scotland

A meeting of minds

East and West combined 94 years ago when Scotland's town planning expert Sir Patrick Geddes met…
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A meeting of minds

A love made in St Andrews

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A love made in St Andrews

A new dawn for Scotch whisky

As Scotland gets ready to celebrate Whisky Month, the country’s industry has delivered a timely…
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A new dawn for Scotch whisky

An Education in Scottish Art

When Glasgow painter Richard Wright scooped the prestigious Turner Prize at the Tate Gallery in London…
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An Education in Scottish Art

Commemorations of Robert Burns around the world

After Queen Victoria and Christopher Columbus, Robert Burns has more statues dedicated to him around…
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Commemorations of Robert Burns around the world

Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature

Few people realise that, outside of London, Edinburgh has more literary associations than any other…
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Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature

Brian, the heavy weight sea-snail

Weighing in at 30 tonnes and capable of generating 150 kilowatts, Brian is the world's first free-standing…
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Brian, the heavy weight sea-snail

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