Scotland
Laurie Sansom
The National Theatre of Scotland is returning to New Zealand for Auckland Arts Festival, performing The James Plays - a trilogy about the three kings that ruled Scotland in the fifteenth century. This… Audio
Haggis' Not Scottish
Scottish butcher Joe Callaghan on why haggis should not be claimed as the national dish of Scotland as it is more properly, a Viking recipe... Audio
Richard McGregor: the DNA of Clan Gregor
Emeritus Professor at the University of Cumbria who teaches at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow, and Chairman of Council of the Clan Gregor Society of Scotland, co-ordinating the Clan… Audio
Sounds of the Outer Hebrides - Willie Campbell
In the Outer Hebrides on Scotland's Western flank traditional Scottish music is hugely popular, but a whole new generation of artists with their own style are also finding a following with locals and… Audio
The Western Isles (Part 2)
The Isle of Lewis is on the same Island as Harris but so very separate in many ways. Lewis is best known for the impressive Callanish standing stones that date back to the Bronze Age. There are also… Audio, Gallery
Food: Scottish porridge
Chris Morrison from the Isle of Harris shares his grandmother's porridge recipe. Audio, Gallery
The Western Isles (Part 1)
Lynn Freeman travels to the Outer Hebrides off the coast of mainland Scotland. Also known as the Western Isles, it's actually an island chain that includes the Isles of Skye, Mull, Benbecula, Barra… Audio, Gallery
Scotland rugby fans infuriated by ref
Emotions are still raw in Scotland a day after their last minute loss to Australia in their rugby world cup quarterfinal. Audio
Scots still fuming over their loss to Australia
The Scots are still fuming over their loss to Australia in their rugby world cup quarterfinal match yesterday morning. Audio
Were the Scots robbed?
New Zealand has its Wayne Barnes hate club and the South Africans vilify Bryce Lawrence for game-changing Rugby World Cup calls. Add to that Scotland, with fans livid at referee Craig Joubert for the… Audio
Scottish rugby fans heartbroken by loss
Scotland rugby fans are heartbroken this morning after their team lost the quarter final match of the Rugby World Cup against Australia, despite leading with just minutes to go. Audio
Australia beat Scotland
Rugby World Cup quarter final: Australia have beaten Scotland by 1 point in a thriller at Twickenham. Read our commentary of the game here.
Scottish forwards win appeal
Scotland forwards Ross Ford and Jonny Gray have been cleared to play in the RWC quarter-final against Australia after winning their appeals against suspensions for foul play.
Irish, Scottish and Argentina lose players
The Irish, Scottish and Argentinian rugby teams have all lost players at the judiciary ahead of their World Cup quarter-finals this weekend.
RWC LIVE: Scotland vs Samoa
Rugby World Cup: Samoa take on Scotland at James Park. Follow LIVE commentary of the game here.
More stones at Stonehenge
The remains of an enormous stone monument near to Stonehenge has been unearthed by Prof. Vince Gaffney, Anniversary Chair in Landscape Archaeology at the University of Bradford, who leads the… Audio
RWC LIVE: Scotland vs South Africa
Rugby World Cup: South Africa have beaten Scotland at St James Park in Newcastle. Look back at the LIVE commentary of the game here.
Du Preez to captain Boks against Scotland
South Africa named veteran halfback Fourie du Preez as captain and made three changes to play Scotland in Newcastle on Sunday.
Scotland over power Japan in RWC
Japan's come back down to earth with a thud after being beaten 45-10 by Scotland in their Rugby World Cup game at Gloucester.
RWC LIVE: Japan vs Scotland
Japan face Scotland in 2015 Rugby World Cup action. Look back at live commentary from Kingsholm Stadium, here.