The Health of a Nation: 70 Years of the NHS in Scotland
On 5 July 2018, Scotland pays tribute to the National Health Service on the 70th anniversary of its birth.
The Hector Settlers: Creating a ‘New Scotland’ in Canada
244 years ago, on 15 September 1773, the town of Pictou in Nova Scotia welcomed nearly 200 Scottish settlers on board the ship, Hector. The landing of this famous ship is popularly regarded as one of the earliest arrivals of Scottish settlers to Canada.
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.
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.
Ultimate Scottish quiz
So, you think you know Scotland?
From Castles to Celebrities put your knowledge to the test! Grab a pencil and paper (find the answers further down the page).
Where is Scotland?
Scotland is a part of the United Kingdom (UK) and occupies the northern third of Great Britain. Scotland’s mainland shares a border with England to the south. It is home to almost 800 small islands, including the northern isles of Shetland and Orkney, the Hebrides, Arran and Skye.
Wisdom, Compassion, Justice and Integrity - The story of the Scottish Parliament
Wisdom, Compassion, Justice and Integrity. Those words, which are engraved around the head of the Scottish Parliament’s ceremonial mace, set the aspirations not only for our MSPs, but also for modern Scotland itself.