Features

Glasgow's Games

Glasgow will take the baton from Delhi when the XIXth Commonwealth Games end and all eyes look ahead to Scotland in 2014.

Space Age Scotland

Scottish innovators are now driving advances in a frontier where few have gone before – outer space.

Building the ships of tomorrow

Scotland built the largest passenger liner in 1938 but is still making shipping news even today with the largest ships ever to enter Royal Navy service, the HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales, being built in Scotland.

Environmental miracles in Yunnan

A partnership between Scotland and China is protecting plants in a threatened province.

Edinburgh Festival Fringe

For three inspired weeks each August, Edinburgh really is a stage.

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

60th anniversary year.

Scotland - festival country

Scotland - Festival country

Edinburgh International Festival

An eclectic mix of international music, drama, dance and opera.

Highland Games and Piping Championships

Highlights of Scotland’s summer programme of traditional events.

Inspiring rural communities

Since the Land Reform (Scotland) Act was passed, many far-sighted communities have taken control of their destiny by bringing land under local ownership.