The Big Yin takes a bite out of the Big Apple
It’s a long walk from Glasgow to Manhattan, but our own Billy Connolly will stride with pride when he leads this year’s New York Tartan Day parade through the city.
The Immortal Memory
A mainstay of Burns Suppers, the Immortal Memory celebrates Burns' enduring spirit. It's a fitting tribute for one who himself did so much to preserve and popularise Scotland's rich historical, cultural and literary heritage.
The Language of Burns Lives On
The Scots language still flows from the mouths of children and adults alike, kept alive in no small way by Burns, and many other Scottish media icons.
The Lasting Legacy of JM Barrie and Peter Pan
When Scotsman James Matthew Barrie scratched the sentence: 'All children, except one, grow up', on to a piece of paper in his house at Bayswater Road, London, he could never have imagined the lasting impression his words would leave.
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 University Founders: The Scotsmen That Shaped Canada’s Higher Education
In the month of October, some things can always be counted on across Scotland and Canada. Autumn begins to take a firm hold, turning the leaves incredible shades of gold, scarlet and orange. Also, university campuses bustle as the new academic year gets into full flow.
Vodka and whisky: spirits of St Andrew
Achaia, Amalfi, Burgundy, Constantinople, Greece and Lampertheim in Germany also lay claim to St Andrew. As do anglers, fishmongers and fishermen.
Woman of note: how Cate Cranston led the way for female entrepreneurs
When it comes to celebrating ground-breaking women, and the incredible contributions they have made, the Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) is putting its money where its mouth is.