News & Features

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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…

Scotland's top young athletes ready for Commonwealth challenge

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…

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

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…

Tickets go on sale for inaugural 2018 European Championships.

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

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,…

Edinburgh International Film Festival reveals 2017 programme

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

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…

Scottish cyclist set to smash records with 80 days world cycle

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…

Scotland's First Minister visits USA during Scotland Week

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

New Edinburgh International Children's Festival programme unveiled

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

Scottish musicians heading to SXSW Festival

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

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,…

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.

From Tokyo with love

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…

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

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.

Actor Tommy Flanagan to be Grand Marshal of Tartan Day Parade

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.

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

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