Scotland: Welcome to our life
Come to Scotland, and explore historic castles, rugged landscapes and magnificent coastline. You'll find everything on this site to help plan your trip - from places to go and events and festivals, to your local travel expert and information on tracing your Scottish roots. It's not difficult to become part of the fabric of Scottish culture - welcome to our life.
Walk in the footsteps of your ancestors
Visit AncestralScotland.com, find your clan, research your roots and sign up for the e-newsletter to receive 10 free credits to use with ScotlandsPeople Centre.
Walk in the footsteps of your ancestors
Unmissable events in 2012
Don't miss the world-class events celebrating Scotland’s diverse arts and culture during the Year of Creative Scotland 2012.
Unmissable events in 2012
Get Active in Scotland!
Take advantage of Scotland's magnificent countryside on your trip and go golfing, fishing, walking, cycling and much more!
Get Active in Scotland!
Explore Scotland for less
With the strong exchange rate, great value air fares and fantastic value-for-money travel deals, you can explore Scotland's rich heritage and culture for less in 2012.
Explore Scotland for less
Celtic Connections
The world's biggest winter music festival, Celtic Connections features over 1,500 artists from around the globe and Scotland. From traditional to classical, jazz to bluegrass, this amazing event is not to be missed!
Celtic Connections
Edinburgh International Harp Festival
Join the finest harp players in the world in Edinburgh for concerts, courses and workshops
Edinburgh International Harp Festival
Burns Night
Join the celebrations of national poet Robert Burns in January. Sing Auld Lang Syne, recite his work, eat at Burns' Suppers and enjoy live music across Scotland to commemorate his life and work on the anniversary of his birth in 1759
Burns Night
Ceilidh Culture
Ceilidh Culture is Edinburgh's annual showcase of traditional arts, through music, song, dance, storytelling and more
Ceilidh Culture