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• Water, Water Everywhere This feature looks at the part Scot Sir Richard Wallace and the amazing fountains he gifted to Paris.
• For the love of Art We look at the high calibre arts professionals who are having a huge impact in the success of the Scottish Arts industry.
• Burns Festivals 2007 With the forthcoming Burns An' A' That festival, we obtain an insight into the Bard from Clark McGinn.
• The Beatles and Scotland This month is the 40th anniversary of the Beatles broadcast on America's Ed Sullivan Show. We take a look at the Beatles eventful journeys to Scotland.
• Adventure Racing World Championship 2007 In the year of Highland Culture, we look forward to the biggest event in the adventure racing calendar.
• Culture Features Archive
• Follow the Yellow Brick Road Susie Maguire tells us the tale of her journey to the 'Writing the City: Edinburgh in Poetry, Prose and Song' event at the Melbourne Arts Festival.
• Scottish Music in the US Scottish based artists such as Snow Patrol and KT Tunstall are riding high in the US charts. We look at the success of Scottish bands in the USA.
• Preserving a Culture: Growing up on the Shetland Islands Ethel G. Hofman tells us the moving story of her Jewish parents move to Shetland many years ago.
• Scotland's legacy in Sri Lanka Geographically and culturally Scotland and Sri Lanka may seem to be far apart but the two countries have a fascinating shared history.
• The Firhill Flyer John Archie MacKenzie's speed on the pitch is the stuff of legends. We hear the story of the amazing 1950's Partick Thistle footballer.
• Scouts in Scotland Scouts exist in almost every country in the world. We highlight the part played by Scots in the development of scouts and other youth movements.
• Edinburgh Castle: Ageless Beauty We look at the history of the castle and the famous Edinburgh events which use it as an iconic backdrop.
• Paul Strand in South Uist Strand took an iconic black and white photo of a young Katie Morag in 1954. We hear the story behind the picture.
• Margaret Macdonald Margaret Macdonald, wife of Rennie Mackintosh, was an artist in her own right. In this feature, we assess her highly influential work.
• Stirling – City of Youth With its mighty castle perched dramatically on a ridge above its rooftops, Stirling is one of Scotland’s most historic towns.
• Inverness – City in the Highlands As part of our Vibrant Cities feature, here is a guide to almost everything you need to know about Inverness.
• Scottish Stars of the Big Screen Scotland has contributed a huge amount to the world of cinema. We look at the greatest Scottish movie stars from the 1920s to present day.
• A Dream Come True I have always loved to swim. It runs in our family. My mum and dad, John and Louise, swam for the Scottish team.
• Glasgow – city of reality Humane irreverence more than the big ships, Glasgow’s greatest export...
• Racing all over the world Motorsport has always been popular in Scotland from Jackie Stewart to David Coultard. We look at the history and future of the sport in Scotland.
• Rosslyn and the Grail Myths As rumours continue to flourish around the world about the Rosslyn Chapel, we hear from expert Neil Hargraves on the Holy Grail mystery.
• A Scots Trail in Singapore Read about Singapore and its traces of Scottish ingenuity which go all the way back to colonial days.
• Edinburgh: Iconic Capital Auld Reekie, Athens of the North and Festival City – Edinburgh is a truly international icon of the celebration of the creative spirit.
• Something for everyone – Edinburgh Festival Fringe I have a bit of a theory about the Edinburgh Festival Fringe that every year you attend you can, after a short period of time, only remember the best and worst performance you saw that year...
• The Pipes Are Calling . . . The Glasgow International Piping Festival is in July and we learn all about bagpipes and listen to some traditional and modern Scottish pipe music.
• The Roar of the Crowd We look at Scotland’s best sporting moments and hear from the next generation of sports stars, including a Commonwealth Games gold winner.
• Dundee: City of Discovery Read all about Dundee, city of Discovery and a place with vision.
• New Edinburgh: a runway spectacular The lights dimmed, an expectant hush gripped the Fashion Loft on Multrees Walk . . . and, as a remix of Soft Cell's eighties' Standard "Tainted Love" set the mood for Keira Thorley's collection of wet-look coats and second-skin jumpsuits...
• Scottish Football Who invented the modern game of football? Where was the founder of the English League born? Who played in the first International match? Scotland, of course.
• Walking in Scotland The best way to see and enjoy Scotland’s magnificent castles, countryside, monuments, history and culture: on foot.
• Aberdeen: Flower of the North We explore Aberdeen, the first of Scotland's 'Six Vibrant Cities'.
• The Da Vinci Code Phenomenon The Da Vinci Code is bringing thousands of Grail-seekers to Rosslyn Chapel, but what's the real story of Scotland and the Holy Grail?
• Vibrant Six We examine the ideas and hopes for the Six Cities Design Festival, and introduce the first in a series of six city features, "Aberdeen: Flower of the North".
• Thistle and Broom There is no place on Earth which has ever consistently inspired me to stop, take a deep breath and sigh out loud in wonder, as much as Scotland . . .
• For a few dollars more – how the Scots get into Australian wallets From Melba toast to Canberra’s Parliament Buildings, Scottish links with Australian banknotes are surprising.
• Lights, camera and plenty of action We celebrate comedy legend Stan Laurel and Glasgow's Panopticon Theatre, where he made his first professional stage appearance.
• The Immortal Memory A mainstay of Burns Suppers, the Immortal Memory celebrates Burns' enduring spirit.
• The Sub-Four Minute Mile! Lawrie Spence, Scottish star of Commonwealth track and field, recalls one of his finest moments in 1977, when he broke the 4 minute mile.
• ‘As ithers hear us’
• Celebrate in style . . . in Australia . . . in Zambia . . .
• Fire and Icy Cold Water
• Old Acquaintance
• Scottish women get a kick out of football
• St Andrew’s Day Message
• Friends, since 1576
• A thistle wrapped in maple leaves
• Philanthropy lives
• Scots turning up for cricket
• From ships to Shunsuke Nakamura: a Japanese visitor's guide to Scotland. Part 2
• Scotland's photographic pioneers
• Forget strawberries and cream at Wimbledon – let's talk real tennis
• From ships to Shinenkai: a Japanese visitor's guide to Scotland
• Scotland's Youth Hostels
• GOLF-the 64 million dollar question.
• The Write Business
• Robert Burns at the United Nations
• Born in Scotland; Lives in Neverland – J.M. Barrie and the big adventure of Peter Pan A portrait of Scottish author and dramatist, J.M. Barrie, the creator of Peter Pan, the eternal boy who celebrates his 100th birthday in December 2004.
• Winterfest A run down of a few of the world-class festivals and events which make Scotland a favourite late season tourist destination
• From Ayam Goreng to Boeuf Bourguignon
• St Andrew – the international journey of Scotland's saint
• St Andrew's Day
• 1000 years old and still fresh as a tulip A round-up of some of the many links, both young and old, between Scotland and The Netherlands.
• A genius for theatre The vibrant state of contemporary Scottish theatre
• Art for all and all for art A fresh look at Scotland's vibrant visual arts scene.
• "Where's the fun in that?" A report on Scotland's thriving music scene
• Networking? It runs in the blood of the Celts Scots have settled all over the world, taking with them a clan system that has provided the basis for strong cultural and commercial networks
• The Scots/French revolution A look at how these two nations have shaped not only the sport of cycling but the bicycle itself
• Off-duty Investigations
• Now we are six A whistle-stop tour of Scotland's six cities
• Take it to the extreme A glimpse into the variety of Scotland's extreme holidays.
• Canadian Connections
• "It's a kilt Jim, but not as you know it." A look at how tartan and the kilt are 'setting the heather alight' in the fashion world.
• Scottish names in lights The mutual fascination between Scotland and Holywood
• Bolywood Holyrood A celebration of the many and varied links between Scotland and the Indian Subcontinent.
• Smith, Brown & Wilson Genealogical research takes on new life with the power of the internet
• A thistle wrapped in maple leaves A round up of some of the many links, past and present, between Scotland and Western Canada
• "Regardez la tour du port" A look at Franco-Scottish relations in the centenary year of L.Entente Cordiale
• Air Tour Residency at Inverness Airport
• Brass monkeys and half pipes Brass monkeys and half pipes – a topical round-up of some of Scotland's best skiing and winter sports activities.
• Burns in a box 2004 – Should auld acquaintance be forgot
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang gaed the muckle car's exhaust went the great car's exhaust - a whistle-stop tour of Scottish children's fiction
• Chitty Chitty Bang Bang went the great car's exhaust went the great car's exhaust - a whistle-stop tour of Scottish children's fiction
• Thistle and rose entwined A reflection on the reign of James VI and I in the 400th anniversary year of the Union of the Crowns
• Music Centre From Auld Lang Syne to the MTV Europe Music Awards: two hundred years of Scotland.s contribution to world music
• Music to be looked at
• Vodka and whisky: spirits of St Andrew A look at some St Andrew.s Day traditions with a focus on Russian connections
• Shock! Horror! Glasgow's Kelvingrove Art Gallery &Museum has closed for a £25.5 million refurbishment. How will we survive till it reopens in 2006?
• Voltaire said: We look to Scotland for all our ideas of civilisation. A brief summary of Scotlands outstanding philosophical tradition
• Magnetic North New Zealand writer Suzanne Carty celebrates her family links with Scotland
• Scallops, whisky and devolution Scotland and Spain have a centuries old relationship but it's never been stronger than today – especially in the case of Catalonia
• West Coast Astronomy
• Wish you were here A glimpse into Scotland's thriving poetry scene
• Don't let this one get away! A timely introduction to the Bowmore European Fly Fishing Championships making its debut on Islay
• The Italian Connection In the 1890s thousands of Italian families arrived in Scotland: a look at how their descendents have contributed enormously to Scottish culture
• Porridge oats to your elbow! An overview of the Highland Games both in Scotland and overseas
• Salty or sweet? A preview of "the only film festival that's worth a damn" (John Huston): the 57th Edinburgh International Film Festival
• Are you sitting comfortably? A foreword to the world's premier literary event: 2003's Edinburgh International Book Festival
• The Highlands and Islands Dream
• Weaving stories Common Ridings, ruined abbeys, stately homes, passionate rugby, superlative fishing, great writers and a history of weaving: in other words, the Scottish Borders
• Best bar none Introducing highlights from this year's Edinburgh International Festival, arguably the greatest celebration of the arts
• Zippedee doo dah A festivals preview 2003
• International exposure A snapshot of some of the leading lights in Scottish photography's international portfolio
• Scotland's theatre-goers are a spoilt bunch From The Traverse and The 'Cits' to Theatre Cryptic, Grey Coast and Dundee Rep there's a wealth of theatre in Scotland today
• A culinary renaissance All about Scotland's wonderful produce. Warning: don't read if you're feeling peckish
• Building society A round-up of some of Scotland's greatest architects, both past and present, who have helped shape our nation
• A sign of our times An introduction to The Great Book of Gaelic/Leabhar Mor na Gaidhlig, the biggest Gaelic arts project of modern times
• Meeting the challenge of remoteness Arts access and stimulating creativity in the Highlands and Islands
• Samhla dh' ar Linn An introduction to The Great Book of Gaelic/Leabhar Mor na Gaidhlig, the biggest Gaelic arts project of modern times
• From fiction to fact and back again The links between education and creativity in Scotland today
• The other Bermuda triangle Continuing its recent string of international successes, Scottish Opera will soon be performing in Bermuda
• What’s in the box?
• Lightening the darkness Winter festivals in Scotland, from the solstice at Maeshowe to Hogmanay: no one does it better than the Scots
• The icing on the cake News of the first 50 inductees into the eagerly anticipated Scottish Sports Hall of Fame
• A Tooth, an Armbone, a Kneecap and some Fingers November 30th, St. Andrews Day: a day and indeed a night to celebrate Scotland across the world
• 1.6 million Scots speakers – for starters Scots is one of the three languages of Scotland and it's making a concerted comeback
• 1.6 million Scots speakers – for sterters Scots is one of the three languages of Scotland and it's making a concerted comeback
• A brush with international fame. A summary of contemporary Scottish painters and sculptors and a sneak preview of the Venice Biennale 2003
• A home from home poles apart. Highlighting some of the many cultural, educational and business links between Scotland, Australia and New Zealand
• Na Gaidheil: Beo 'S A Breabadh The new flowering of the Gaels in Scotland
• The Gaels: Alive and Kicking The new flowering of the Gaels in Scotland
• Parseltongue created in Edinburgh. Scotland has always been famous for its writers. Never more so than today, with one of the world's most successful writers resident in Edinburgh
• A great advertisement for Scotland. With locations to die for, Scotland is a film maker's paradise
• FestivAlba: The culture of celebration. A look at some of the many festivals that take place in Scotland every year
• From Madame Butterfly to Sakura. The Scots influence on modern Japanese culture is profound and fascinating affecting both industry and the arts
• Say hello to the first virtual newscaster. The Creative Industries in Scotland are sending shock waves through the virtual world
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• Education Features
• • Voices of Scotland We offer a glimpse of some of the greatest Scottish poets – past and present.
  • Lord Kelvin – A Measure of the Man It is 100 years since the death of the great Lord Kelvin, one of the greatest scientists of the 19th century. We assess his legacy. . .
  • Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop There are three sculpture workshops in Scotland – in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Lumsden, Aberdeenshire – all of which were set up at around the same time in the eighties.
  • Tardis: time and relative dimension in . . . Scotland? We look at Scottish scientists who have had a real impact on our perception of time.
  • Scotland’s Maritime Legacy Scotland was once the greatest shipbuilding nation on earth. We offer a snapshot of the finest ships Scotland ever produced.
• Education Features Archive
• • A big wave to a more sustainable
    future We look at what Scotland is doing to harness the massive energy created by the powerful waves around scottish shores.
  • Halloween As October creeps on, the thoughts of children all over the world turn towards Halloween. We look at how Scotland enjoys the fiendish season.
  • My American Notebook I vividly recall the moment when I saw the advertisement in the Guardian asking for teachers to work in America. I remember turning to my friend and saying “I’m going to get accepted onto this programme”, and planning in my mind all the exciting experiences that lay ahead.
  • A Curator's Work is Never Done From time to time I am asked how I came to be a curator at the University of Glasgow's Hunterian Art Gallery with responsibility for its wonderful holding of the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.
  • Stamp of Approval Mary Seacole received many honours for her compassionate work during the Crimean War. We tell her story and look at health developments in Scotland.
  • Linked by Water In this feature we look at William Burton and Thomas Blake Glover – just some of the great Scots who made their fortunes with water.
  • Scottish Inventors . . . who keep the world in touch Find out about Scots inventors and innovators over the years.
  • Why Scottish Literature Matters Italian academic Carla Sassi examines rare insights into how Scottish identity is reflected in Scotland's literature.
  • Scotland and Space With groundbreaking technology, the UFO capital of Europe and numerous astronomical societies, Scotland is very far from being in the dark about space.
  • Seeds of Revolution Scottish botanists braved tempests and conflicts to discover new flowers and fauna. Read about the hardy adventures of our most celebrated botanists.
  • Scotland's Ice Pioneers The Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting will be held in Edinburgh this June. We look at some of the many Scots who opened the doors to Antarctic research.
  • The Forgotten Connections Between Abraham Lincoln and Robert Burns At some time during the mid 1820s, after his pioneer family had crossed the Ohio River from Kentucky to southern Indiana, the teen-aged Lincoln stumbled across a collection of Burns' poetry.
  • Dealing with diabetes – an injection of Scottish 'know-how' Diabetes is a fast growing health problem. We investigate diabetes developments in Scotland.
  • Edinburgh – City of Literature View the city of Edinburgh through the prism of its extraordinarily rich literary associations.
  • Literary gem The arrival of the John Murray Archive at the National Library is like the jewel in Edinburgh’s and Scotland’s literary crown.
  • Making The links The influence of Scottish golf architects is worldwide. We look to the future of golf course design with two of Scotland’s most celebrated young architects.
  • Personal take on animal welfare in Scotland A childhood interest in animals led this vet to improve the lives of poultry in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
  • Strengthening another Old Alliance – Scotland and Malawi Scotland’s special ties with this African nation benefit both countries – and would make an old Doctor proud.
  • Glasgow drawn to Beijing. And vice versa
  • European first for Scotland
  • Encouraging Dynamic Global Entrepreneurs, EDGE
  • Scotland Hosts the 3rd Homeless World Cup
  • Scotland: just the medicine that the doctor ordered
  • Alternative G8 Summit It started at a dinner party one July evening in 2004. The news had just leaked out that the next G8 summit in 2005 would be held at the luxury resort of Gleneagles, only a few miles from our Perthshire village of Dunning (population 1000).
  • The dragon, the unicorn and the rooster
  • Going Dutch. The Craigellachie link
  • SUPA Science – let's get physical!
  • The Campbells, and the Canucks, are coming!
  • Elementary my dear Ramotswe
  • Money in, money out
  • From Aloha to Alloa – World's Youth Comes to Scotland Stirling is to host the Third World Youth Congress 2005, the world's biggest youth event on sustainability.
  • Taking the air on Islay A look at RESPIRE, the European Commission's project aimed at demonstrating how five islands across Europe, amongst them Islay, can become self-sufficient in renewable energy.
  • Vivendo Discimus: Everything in the garden is magnifique for the anniversary celebrations of a great Scot.
  • Wolfson Medical School Building scoops top construction industry award
  • Educating Sita Why more and more international students are coming to Scotland
  • Medical milestones A dispatch from the front on how Scotland is combating the Big C.
  • Medicine women Scottish women are flying high in the world of medicine – we highlight some of the brightest angels, past and present.
  • Yippee! A look at what Scotland offers its children educationally and culturally
  • Food for thought A medley of some of the highlights of the Scottish Food & Drink Industry
  • Science of the Sea A look beneath the waves at the fascinating world of marine research
  • 'As ithers see us' A snapshot of some of the best-known images of Scotland, old and new.
  • Gardens of earthly delight An introduction to some of Scotland's wonderful gardens
  • Science matters. . . How Scotland hopes to achieve a successful scientific future.
  • Success in any language An overview of Scotland's aptitude for languages.
  • Crime pays Scotland's contribution to the world of crime fighting – the evidence.
  • Find your ancestors in the click of a mouse
  • Phantom starvation and the Siberian Hamster A look at current research into diabetes in Scottish universities
  • Less jacks, more masters A look at some modern apprenticeships in Scotland
  • Lucky for some . . . An introduction to Caol Primary School.s remarkable Room 13 project – winner of a £200,000 NESTA grant
  • Scotland eschews Polonius Scotland eschews Polonius: a look at how Scotland has encouraged lending and borrowing since the 1680s and a quick guide to some of contemporary Scotland's rich library resources.
  • The next big thing . . . The next big thing ... – introducing the ground-breaking science of nanotechnology and Scotland's role in its development.
  • Otzi, Big Meg and the world's oldest member Three new stories from the fields of archaeology and palaeontology
  • Stamp of quality presenting the many facets of Scottish jewellery's global reputaion for excellence
  • All things wise and wonderful A brief summary of the history of veterinary research in Scotland and its current world standing
  • Cloth Of Gold A glimpse behind the veil of Scotland.s thriving technical textiles industry
  • Brian, the heavy weight sea-snail A look at the range of innovative renewable energy projects underway in Scotland today
  • Combating the ace of spades Heart disease is Britains No 1 Killer. This feature reports on how Scottish medical research is fighting back
  • Looking Back 45 Years
  • Caveman in the attic Great opportunities for young film-makers in Scotland both on the practical and the theoretical side
  • Higher Education in the service of sport Sport is taken seriously in Scotland – not just on the field but also within academia
  • Dundee v. The Big C Dundee University leads the way in the fight against cancer, ably allied by Edinburgh and Glasgow
  • "The world will come to an end . . . " The renaissance of Gaelic music and where to learn traditional skills
  • "Thig an saoghal gu crich . . . " The renaissance of Gaelic music and where to learn traditional skills
  • Skulls, cross bones and the 900-day siege The Pushkin Prize is a unique link between Scotland and St Petersburg and a great opportunity for young writers
  • Tackling mental illness head on Scottish universities are helping to finally make some headway in the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders
  • The underrated pleasure of breathing Scottish research into asthma, focussing on Aberdeen and Glasgow universities
  • Get a grip Where better to learn or improve your game than in the home of golf. A round-up of some of the best opportunities
  • Once upon a time A report on how two innovative Scottish companies are reaching out to children with learning difficulties through reading and theatre
  • World class A crash course on Scotland's world famous Business Schools and MBAs. They're in a class of their own
  • Replacement Reality? What's that? Profiling Glasgow School of Art's exciting Digital Design Studio
  • Scientific principals An introduction to one of the world's main events for popularising science: the 15th Edinburgh International Science Festival
  • New schools for 12-25 year olds From tastings to hands on courses at working distilleries, the opportunities to learn about Scotch Whisky are increasing
  • The big question A round-up of some of the ground-breaking projects keeping Scottish universities at the forefront of environmental research
  • Distance makes the brain learn faster Now, thanks to Distance Learning, more people can benefit from Scotland's expertise in education and training
  • Older than the pyramids Scotland is an archaeologist's El Dorado: a glimpse that scrapes the surface
  • Of midges, mice and learned men Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of wildlife research where Scottish universities are leading the pack
  • The inestimable value of giraffe dribble A look at Medical Research & Development in Scotland
  • The power of two By pooling together their resources and skills, Scotland's universities and higher education institutions are collaborating to succeed
  • Playing to win A round-up of some of the key players in Scotland's booming games development industry
  • What caused the ripple in the Microwave Background? Scottish scientists are big players in one of the biggest subjects of all: astronomy
  • Learning the ropes. Scotland's many centres of excellence for arts education
  • Arguing the point over sea and mountain. The achievements of the University of the Highlands and Islands Millennium Institute
  • Cnuasachadh Ceist Nam Beann's Nan Cuan The achievements of the University of the Highlands and Islands Millennium Institute
  • For they're all Jolly Good Fellows. Fellowship programmes based in Scotland for international high fliers
  • Brain drain in reverse. How Scotland's reputation for first class education contributes enormously to attracting business ventures
  • Bringing out the best China. Two stories illustrating new, developing relations between Scotland and China
  • No knowing where knowledge can take you. The work of two Scottish Networks International associates
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• • Magic Munro We celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Ben Cruachan Hydroelectric power plant, and look at Scotland's commitment to renewable energy targets.
  • A Mint from a Print A look at the history of Scottish banknotes, and the success of its banking institutions.
  • Let Glasgow Flourish With the Commonwealth Games 2014 bid in full swing, we take a look at dynamic Glasgow today.
  • The Love of Scottish Drink Picture the scene: A summer night in Bologna, the food capital of Italy, and an off-duty Italian policeman enjoys an al fresco beer at a café. . . .
  • Highland 2007 Highland 2007 is a year-long celebration of Highland culture. We learn about the many festivals and events planned throughout Scotland.
• Business Features Archive
• • A Lasting Affinity November 17th, 2006, will be the St Andrew’s Society of New York’s 250th anniversary. We look at the many connections between Scotland and the USA.
  • Knowledge Exchange Across Borders I moved to Scotland a year ago to join the Civil Service as a Government Social Researcher. I am based in the Environment and Rural Affairs Department of the Scottish Executive.
  • For all the whisky in China After air and water, tea is one of the most consumed products. We look at the Scots and Chinese appreciation of each others’ national drinks.
  • See you, CO₂
  • An Adventurous Connection
  • Swords into ploughshares . . . and PPP
  • Norwegian Tattoo
  • Building an international reputation
  • There's more to games than meets the eye...I'll second that eMotion!
  • We'll keep a welcome in the hillside
  • Who belongs to the world's 'intelligent community of the year'? Glasgow and the Glaswegians!
  • Business With A Polish
  • Scotland, The Best Place in Europe and Not Only For Business A summary of why Scotland has been named "European Region of the Future 2004/05" by the Financial Times' influential fDi magazine.
  • Vive L'Alliance An overview of the connections between Scotland and France, from the 'Auld Alliance' to present-day trading links
  • Lighting up the darkness
  • Port Vendres Mackintosh exhibition to run and run
  • Built to last A timely look at Scotland's enduring architectural influence on the world.
  • Pretty as a picture A look at some of today's Scottish icons in the worlds of fashion design and photography
  • Om Mani Thistle Hum A look at some of Scotland's spiritual retreats
  • Turning over new leaves A look at Scotland's commitment to its forests and some of the new businesses emerging
  • Green is the new black A fresh look at what's being done in Scotland to promote green tourism
  • Movin' an' shakin' A round up of some of the bright ideas that are helping entrepreneurship to flourish in Scotland
  • Scentsational Scotland An introduction to some of Scotland's most successful fragrances.
  • The plucking and pulling of strings A look at the long, rich and developing relationship between Scotland and Germany
  • Buses, banks and bras A look at some of Scotland's most inspiring businesswomen
  • The length and breadth of Scotland – almost A summary of broadband's penetration into rural Scotland
  • A dream come true A status report on the Fresh Talent initiative
  • 'Scotland Means Business' Scotland's business tourism trade is booming – here's why
  • Of Invinity, IceRobotics, Archangels and more From computer software to biotechnology, a look at some of Scotland.s most innovative small businesses
  • There's nothing soft about it . . . Highlighting some of the strongest performers in Scotland.s thriving software sector
  • Introducing Nanog Introducing Nanog...: a summary look at Scotland's cutting edge research into stem cells.
  • Rediscover Tayside Rediscover Tayside – how the region's legendary spirit of discovery is manifesting itself today.
  • Dream on how The Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust is helping young Scottish entrepreneurs to fulfill their dreams
  • Something new under the sun How solar power is being harnessed in Scotland and the way forward for solar powered ATMs
  • Clever Cogs A round up of some of the brightest business talents benefiting from SMART:SCOTLAND awards
  • One new low road. Twenty new high roads! A look at how Scotland is being made more and more accessible to the world . and vice versa
  • Scottish Tourism – an insider’s view
  • Scotland's flying high Scotlands pivotal role in the development of global aerospace... past, present and future
  • The Scots didn't invent the wheel! But what they have invented – from television to the ultrasound scanner – has helped change the face of the world
  • A relaxing business A glimpse into the luxurious world of Scotland's top Health Spas, including Gleneagles, Turnberry, Stobo and Skibo Castle
  • Inspired soap boxes for a mature basin A report on Aberdeen's Offshore Europe 2003 – the Eastern Hemisphere's premier oil and gas show
  • A pilgrimage to Scotland A pilgrimage to Scotland by Yoshinobu Takebe
  • Artists Working Within Business A report on a seminar held in Edinburgh by Arts & Business and the Danish Cultural Institute
  • Our past is our future A look at Scotland's innovative Heritage Industry, cutting edge museums and visitor attractions
  • The sweet smell of success Location is everything and nothing. How innovative new businesses are thriving in remote parts of Scotland
  • From Glasgow to Shanghai Leading Scottish designer, Janice Kirkpatrick, writes about exporting design to China
  • Scottish islands benefit from new brand of independence Some of the best and the most challenging Scotch Malt Whisky comes from the islands: find out more
  • Unlocking the grid All about the next generation internet: The Grid, and the gigadollars involved
  • From Tillicoultry to Tokyo A round-up of some of the many links, both past and present, between Scotland and Japan
  • The world is Scotland's oyster Scotland's seafood industry is big business: it generates £700 million and employs over 17,000 people
  • Calf in the mash house, poet in the kitchens Dynamic and imaginative partnerships between the worlds of business and the arts in Scotland
  • From little acorns (or is it small potatoes?) . . . The Creative Scotland Awards are all about stretching creativity to the limit. Here's 2003's inspirational shortlist
  • Investing in creativity How NESTA (the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts) is helping Scots to achieve their potential
  • The proof is in thirty five puddings Scottish Enterprise's Proof of Concept Fund 2003
  • Out of the box A summary of Scotland's groundbreaking and diverse television industry
  • You must see this Highlighting some of the major new developments and attractions keeping Scotland's tourism industry thriving
  • No small beer here How Scottish enterprise and innovation are helping to revitalise the nation's brewing industry
  • On a bicycle made for two Scotland is one of the most romantic places in the world: it makes for some great business ventures and initiatives
  • Wait, there's more With another 30 years' reserves to look forward to, Scotland's oil and gas sector is alive and kicking
  • To Russia with love The world-wide appeal of Tunnocks Tea Cakes, Irn Bru , Drambuie and Bridge of Weir leather
  • If you feel thirsty, suck a button The fortunes of an old industry riding high with 'Life of Pi' winning the first Booker Prize for a Scottish publishing house
  • Slàinte Asia With a 17% hike in volume sales, Scotch Whisky's fortunes are well and truly rising in the east
  • A gathering place for business Why Scotland is number one for meetings, conferences and company incentives
  • Speyside family secrets Big names: Baxters, Grants and Walkers. One wonderful location: Speyside
  • Springboard for success. The Proof of Concept Fund is one of the cornerstones of Scottish innovation. Here are some of its 83 success stories
  • The leading light in optoelectronics. Scotland's leading role in this multi-billion-pound worldwide industry
  • Money talks. How Scotland came to be one of the leading financial centres in Europe and 15th largest in the world
  • Scotch – the world just can't get enough. Exports of Scotch Whisky have topped one billion bottles and it's now enjoyed in over 200 countries worldwide
  • From fairway to catwalk in the blink of an eye. After testing times, Scottish cashmere is now one of the most sought after luxuries in the fashion world
  • Leading the world in Biotechnology. Scotland's biotechnology industry is growing at a phenomenal rate of 30% pa. Here are some of the reasons why
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