Quick links
Links to key organisations are listed below. For a more comprehensive listing of Scottish culture websites please see Internet - websites.
Archives
Hebridean Connections - over 40,000 records relating to the genealogy, history, traditions, culture and archaeology of the Western Isles
National Archives of Scotland - selects, preserves and makes available the national archives of Scotland
North East Folklore Archive (NEFA) - an internet resource established by Aberdeenshire Council for the study of the culture and traditions of North East Scotland
Resources for Learning in Scotland (RLS) - a resource base headed by the National Library of Scotland (NLS) and SCRAN - involving over 100 Scottish archives and libraries
Scotland's Census Results On Line (SCROL) - the full 2001 Census results along with previous census data online
Scotland's People - the official online source of parish register, civil registration and census records for Scotland
Scottish Archive Network (SCAN) - a single electronic catalogue to the holdings of more than 50 Scottish archives
Scottish Collections Network (SCONE) - descriptions of collections of all kinds held in libraries, museums, and archives in Scotland, as well as collections about Scottish topics held elsewhere
Scottish Government Statistics - Scottish Household Survey - up-to-date information about the characteristics, attitudes and behaviours of Scottish Households
Scottish Screen Archive - locates, preserves and provides access to moving images reflecting Scottish 20th- and 21st-century culture and history
Cultural industries
Scottish Arts Council - supporting and developing the arts in Scotland
Scottish Enterprise - working to deliver economic development across Scotland
Festivals
Edinburgh Festival Fringe - the world’s largest arts festival, which takes place in Scotland's capital every August
Edinburgh International Festival - one of the world's leading international arts festivals, which takes place in Scotland's capital every August
HI~Arts Festival Guide - a guide to festivals in the Highlands and Islands
New Territories - Scotland's international festival of live arts
Film
Film Bang - the essential guide for film and TV production in Scotland
Scotland the Movie Location Guide - the most complete and detailed guide to Scottish filming locations available anywhere
Scottish Screen - the national body for the promotion of film culture and of the film and television industry in Scotland
Scottish Screen Archive - locates, preserves and provides access to moving images reflecting Scottish 20th- and 21st-century culture and history
Government
Scottish Government - the devolved government for Scotland
Heritage
Am Baile - a bilingual online learning resource for anyone interested in the history, culture and language of the Scottish Highlands and Islands
Architecture+DesignScotland (A+DS) - the national champion for good architecture, design and planning in the built environment
Hebridean Connections - over 40,000 records relating to the genealogy, history, traditions, culture and archaeology of the Western Isles
Heritage North - an online guide to the heritage sector of the Highlands and Islands of Scotland
Historic Environment Advisory Council for Scotland (HEACS) - the advisory body to Scottish Ministers on issues affecting the historic environment
Historic Scotland - promotes understanding and enjoyment of the nation's built heritage, while safeguarding its future
National Museums of Scotland - Scotland's national museum service
National Trust for Scotland - the conservation charity that protects and promotes Scotland's natural and cultural heritage for present and future generations to enjoy
Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland (RCAHMS) - records, interprets and collects information about the built environment
Scottish Borders Heritage - aspects of the history and heritage of the Scottish Borders
Scottish Collections Network (SCONE) - descriptions of collections of all kinds held in libraries, museums, and archives in Scotland, as well as collections about Scottish topics held elsewhere
Scottish Museums Council (SMC) - the membership organisation for local museums and galleries in Scotland
International
British Council Scotland - seeks to enhance the reputation of Scotland and the UK in the world, and to contribute to building an internationally-oriented, outward-looking Scotland
Libraries
Co-operative Information Retrieval Network for Scotland (CAIRNS) - descriptions of information resources of all kinds held in libraries in Scotland, and online resources of interest to Scotland and its people
Glasgow Digital Library - organised digital collections on Glasgow to support teaching, learning and research
National Library of Scotland - Scotland's largest library and the world centre for the study of Scotland and the Scots
Research Collections Online (RCO) - an analysis of the subject strengths of the larger general libraries in Scotland which support learning, teaching and research
Resources for Learning in Scotland (RLS) - a resource base headed by the National Library of Scotland (NLS) and SCRAN - involving over 100 Scottish archives and libraries
Scottish Collections Network (SCONE) - descriptions of collections of all kinds held in libraries, museums, and archives in Scotland, as well as collections about Scottish topics held elsewhere
Scottish Library and Information Council (SLIC) - an advisory body to the Secretary of State and Scottish Ministers on library and information matters
Scottish Library and Information Resources (SLIR) Online - information about the location and accessibility of library and information services in Scotland, and details of the people and organisations who administer them
Slainte - library information and services plus a digital library offering one-stop retrieval of a wide variety of resources, related to librarianship and information management in Scotland
Literature
Bibliography of Scottish Literature in Translation (BOSLIT) - an online resource that offers an extensive and readily accessible source of information about Scottish literature in translation
BooksfromScotland.com - the best of Scottish books online
Gateway to Scottish Authors - an online version of the Scottish Library Association publication Discovering Scottish Writers
Scottish Arts Council - supporting and developing the arts in Scotland
Scottish Writers - a virtual library of Scottish author information
Media
allmediaScotland - a portal for people working in Scotland's media industries
BBC Scotland - Scotland's only national public service broadcaster
ITV Border - the ITV franchisee for the border region between England and Scotland
Scotland on TV - a web TV service featuring programmes filmed all around Scotland
Scottish Internet Radio - online radio direct from Scotland
Scottish Newspapers - links to all Scotland's newspapers
STV - provides the ITV service to over 4.5 million viewers throughout Scotland
The Herald - daily newspaper published in Glasgow
The Scotsman - a daily newspaper published in Edinburgh
Music
Gig Guide - Scotland's online guide to live music
Jazz in Scotland - everything you need to know about the Scottish jazz scene
Shetland Music - a website dedicated and devoted to the music, musicians, sights and sounds of the Shetland Islands
Scottish Arts Council - supporting and developing the arts in Scotland
Scottish Music Centre - a one-stop shop for information for anyone interested in music /p>a one-stop shop for information for anyone interested in Scottish music
New media
New Media Scotland - enabling arts activity shaped by new technologies
Scottish Arts Council - supporting and developing the arts in Scotland
Scotland - country information
Electric Scotland - Scottish history and the Scots and Scots-Irish at home and abroad
Rampant Scotland - over 13,000 Scottish-related links, regularly updated, plus 3,700 web page features on Scotland and the Scots
Scotland is the Place - information about about living and working in Scotland
Scotland - culture
Am Baile - a bilingual online learning resource for anyone interested in the history, culture and language of the Scottish Highlands and Islands
Hebridean Connections - over 40,000 records relating to the genealogy, history, traditions, culture and archaeology of the Western Isles
Scotland's Culture - a selection of online resources covering music, literature, sport, funding and events information
Theatre
Scottish Arts Council - supporting and developing the arts in Scotland
Scottish Theatre web - a website, E-zine and Scottish theatre directory which focuses on accessing theatre in Scotland
Tourism
Destination Scotland - travel advice, accommodation, car hire and much more
Scottish Tourism Gateway - links to tourism websites plus valuable information for the traveller
VisitScotland - the official site of VisitScotland, Scotland's national tourist organisation, which offers information and accommodation availability live to over five million unique users each year
Training
Universities Scotland - links to all its member institutions
Visual arts
crafthighlands - a portal promoting the diversity and quality of craft in the Highlands of Scotland
craftscotland - a portal promoting the diversity and quality of craft in the rest of Scotland
Glasgow Gallery Guide - an online guide to galleries in and around Glasgow
HI~Arts Gallery Guide - an online guide to galleries in the Scottish Highlands
National Galleries of Scotland - preserve, displays and adds to artworks in the national collections
Scottish Arts Council - supporting and developing the arts in Scotland |