Features

The History and Words of Auld Lang Syne

Auld Lang Syne is a song which thrilled the soul of Robert Burns and is sung the world over at New Year.

The Royal Scottish National Orchestra

Preparations are being made for a major concert in Amsterdam followed by a European tour.

The history of Saint Andrew of Scotland

History and information on the apostle Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland.

Scotland's an Attitude of Mind

What is the political and cultural identity that the Scottish Parliament represents?

Andrew Carnegie & other Scottish Philanthropists

Andrew Carnegie is honoured in many ways but his influence on a new generation of philanthropists is perhaps his greatest accolade.

Spooky places to visit in Scotland

From ghostly castles to haunted highways, Scotland really is frightful!

The Write Business

Creative industries bring tourists flocking.

Lighting up the darkness

Scotland has a long history of medical innovation and drug discovery, from the pioneering use of chloroform to the development of penicillin.

Scentsational Scotland

An introduction to some of Scotland's most successful fragrances.

Voltaire said:

We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilisation. A brief summary of Scotlands outstanding philosophical tradition.