The Italian Connection
Special relationships and mingling bloodlines don't come much thicker than the Scots and the Italians. In the 1890s, thousands of families from central Italy, fleeing poverty, arrived in Scotland. Today there are 30,000 Scots Italians. From ice cream parlours to the big screen they've enriched the culture enormously.
The Legend of the Burns Supper
A look at the history and continuing popularity of the Burns Supper, the annual celebration of Robert Burns.
The Love of Scottish Drinks
Picture the scene: A balmy summer night in Bologna, the food capital of Italy, and an off-duty Italian policeman enjoys an al fresco beer at a caf just off the beautiful Piazza Maggiore.
The Whisky Trail
Whisky has been produced in Scotland for many hundreds of years and is enjoyed internationally. We investigate the process of distilling whisky; the unique regional flavours; and just what the whisky industry means to Scotlands economy.
Thomas Douglas: From Highland Clearances to the Red River Colony
Thomas Douglas took the concept of giving, especially to those less fortunate, to impressive lengths. An incredible philanthropist, Douglas spent most of his life helping displaced Scots find a new home in Canada.
Top 11 spooky places to visit in Scotland
Scotland is full of spooky goings on. Our storied past involves clan battles, wars with our near neighbour England and the countless sieges of grim looking castles in almost every part of the country.