Canadian connections – Scots’ indelible imprint on Canada
There have been times when Canada was regarded as almost an extension of Scotland. And it's not hard to see why when you realise just how many Scottish place names and family names are to be found throughout Canada; and how many towns, rivers and mountains have been named in honour of Scottish explorers, traders and adventurers – from Mackenzie Bay and Calgary to Nova Scotia (New Scotland) itself.
Commemorations of Robert Burns around the world
After Queen Victoria and Christopher Columbus, Robert Burns has more statues dedicated to him around the world than any other non-religious figure.
Cool Kilts
The kilt can take many forms – from traditional formal dress in tartan to edgy modern designs in denim, camouflage and pinstripe.
Discover your “Scot Story” this Scotland Week
This Tartan Day, we are celebrating by inviting Scots and honourary Scots to explore their heritage and uncover their "Scot Story." Scotland is inviting all ancestry enthusiasts to follow along a journey of discovery that will connect the past to the present.
Dundee: City of Discovery
Dundee has always been a place with vision. The City of Discovery comes from the Royal Research Ship Discovery, which was captained by Robert Falcon Scott on his first journey to the Antarctic.
Edinburgh Castle: Ageless Beauty
Multi-coloured fireworks exploding from the Castle at the climax of the Festival is one of the most widely used images symbolising the power and allure of modern Scotland.
Edinburgh: Iconic Capital
Auld Reekie, Athens of the North, Festival City and now UNESCO City of Literature, Edinburgh has many monikers and epithets and has had many words written about it.
Explore Scotland: Glasgow City and Surrounding Areas
Overflowing with style and culture, Scotland's biggest city is a revelation to its growing number of visitors. Its blend of internationally-acclaimed museums and galleries, stunning architecture, vibrant nightlife, fabulous shopping and superlative wining and dining prove irresistible.
Explore Scotland: North East Scotland
The North East of Scotland is home to more Castles than anywhere in the UK. Speyside itself contains over half the Distilleries in Scotland, and the Spey and the Dee are, of course, some of the best fly-fishing waters in the world.
Explore Scotland: South East Scotland
The unique Scottish experience starts the moment you cross over into the Borders from England: the accents and the beer change, and you find yourself in 1,800 square miles of spectacular countryside and woodland