Scotland’s rich seam of archaeology
Scotland's story can be traced back thousands of years thanks to the remarkable remains that are constantly being uncovered. The country, quite simply, is an archaeologist's dream.
Scots Abroad
The Scots, like many small nations, have settled all over the world. It is estimated that around 50 million people around the globe claim Scottish descent but few nations have inspired in their diaspora such a profound sense of roots and identity as Scotland has.
Scottish Clans
The Clan is a concept which dates back to the 12th Century. The Scottish clans were originally extended networks of families who had loyalties to a particular chief, but the word 'clan' is derived from the Gaelic 'clann', meaning literally children.
Scottish Food and Drink
Think of food and drink in Scotland and inevitably haggis and a dram of whisky spring to mind, and rightly so.
Scottish myths, folklore and legends
Scotland is a land of myths and legends. The stories of Scotland have inspired writers, artists and poets for centuries. Robert Burns and Robert Louis Stevenson both recalled as adults the tales of ghosts, magic and witches they had heard as children.
Scottish Photography
Most people know that television, telephones and penicillin were invented by Scots, but did you also know the first colour photograph was taken in Scotland?
Scottish Phrases That’ll Get You Through Life
Across the many centuries its been spoken, the Scots language has developed an impressive ability to capture worldly advice in a creative and unique way.
Scottish Tartan – Scotland’s official Register of Tartans.
Tartan is associated the world over with the kilt, the national dress of Scotland. And with more than 50 million people claiming Scots descent, the iconic tartan pattern, with its different colours and weaves can be found in every part of the globe.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
We remember Burns for many reasons, but we remember him most of all because he asked us simply and poignantly in poem and song to remember and celebrate our common humanity.
Sir John A. Macdonald: Son of Scotland, Father of Canada
It's impossible to write about the history of Canada without mentioning Sir John A. Macdonald. A proud Scotsman, Macdonald served as Canada's first (and third) Prime Minister.