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 is there taking part, but it’s more than a shared passion in rugby that link the two nations. The Scotland team have found plenty reminders of home there.
Scotland and Poland
Links between Scotland and Poland date back to before 1576, but Royal Grants of that year first recorded the relationship with the King of Poland protecting the Scots "who supply us with all that is necessary". Our friendship has remained firm and with Poland in the EU there's much to build on.
Scotland remains a top destination for higher education
The Times Higher Education Rankings were released this week, with Scotland once again featuring as a top destination.
Scotland remembers those who made the ultimate sacrifice 100 years on
The names of Scotland’s World War One fallen will illuminate the Scottish Parliament as a mark of respect on the 100th anniversary of the end of the Great War.
Scotland’s connections ‘Down Under’
The contribution made by Scots and Scots-Americans to the foundation and prosperity of America is well documented. But did you know that Scotland's influence is also rather big 'Down Under'?
Scotland’s influence on the USA
John Paul Jones (1747 - 1792) is famous in the United States as the 'Father of the American Navy'. A gardener's son from Kirkbean, Kircudbrightshire, Jones went to sea at the age of 13 and went on to become America's first naval hero in the American Revolutionary War.
Scotland’s lasting affinity with the USA
On November 17th 2006, 500 guests gathered for a glittering banquet in a venue on 42nd Street to honour the 250th anniversary of the birth of the Saint Andrew's Society of New York. On a starry winter's night in lower Manhattan in 1756, the society's tiny band of Scots and Scots-American founders could never have imagined the connections between these two nations would grow to be so diverse and dynamic.
Scotland’s legacy in Sri Lanka
Geographically and culturally Scotland and Sri Lanka may seem to be far apart. But the two countries have a fascinating shared history, which can be traced back through time to the daring deeds of a pair of pioneering Scots.