Features

A New Dawn for Scotch Whisky

Scotland's new distilleries and producers are making the headlines across the world.

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.

Scotland's Annual Winter Festivals

Scotland really comes alive in the countdown to Christmas and New Year. Festivals and events, a huge array of attractions to savour and all manner of family events are there to entertain and amuse.

St Andrew's Day celebrations around the world

Scots and Scots descendants celebrate their Scottish roots on St Andrew's Day through St Andrew's Societies around the world.

The history of Saint Andrew of Scotland

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

Spooky places to visit in Scotland

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

St Andrew's Day

Scotland's national day is St Andrews Day, celebrated each year on 30th November.

Piping Hot!

Every August sees the Piping Live! Festival return to Glasgow. Here we look at the annual event and the history of the bagpipes in popular culture.

Burns Festival

A look at the 'Burns an a' that!' festival which takes place every May in Ayrshire.

Halloween

We look at how Scotland enjoys the fiendish season:Halloween