Discover the best way to spend winter in Scotland.
Whether you enjoy bustling Christmas markets or stargazing, experiencing light shows or ancient fire festivals, there are many ways to make memories in Scotland.
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🌍A Scottish-developed conservation tool is helping protect nature around the world.
Expanded to include marine species for the first time and now being used internationally, it helps conservationists make better decisions to protect biodiversity.
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👻 Do you know the origins of Halloween can be found in Scotland?
Activities observed today such as turnip carving and guising (trick-or-treating) can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain. 🎃
We’re putting a paws on biodiversity loss 😸
Scotland’s Wildcat Strategy aims to remove the biggest threats to the critically endangered species – helping wildcats thrive and expand in their natural habitat. 🐈
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Scotland has been a nation of innovators for generations, and that pioneering spirit continues to thrive today.
Our innovation clusters and advanced research hubs are developing revolutionary solutions to global challenges.
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We’re reducing carbon emissions in Scotland by providing funding for community renewable energy. 🍃
Communities will be able to develop their own renewables projects such as onshore wind and cut energy bills by installing heat pumps.
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This World Tourism Day, we're taking a closer look at visitors to Scotland 🌍
Did you know that visitors from Ireland made over 327,000 visits to Scotland in 2024?
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Scot Gov Ireland retweeted
First Minister @JohnSwinney welcomed @PresidentIRL Catherine Connolly to Scotland for a four-day visit.
Links between Scotland and Ireland in areas such as education, language, sport and culture enrich our societies and create opportunities for people in both countries.
With our vast renewable resources, expertise and ingenuity, Scotland can lower our own climate impact and help other countries move to net zero. 🍃
We're taking action to drive a greener, climate resilient and nature positive future.
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Strong international relations are vital for Scotland.
Read about our international priorities in the new @ScotGov Programme for Government, which sets out our plans for the next five years.
Programme for Government 2026-2031 👇
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Scotland's food and drink trails offer a unique way to explore the country through its local produce, culinary traditions and welcoming hospitality.
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Scotland is home to some of the world’s most scenic landscapes, dramatic castles and iconic animals. 🖼️
This #WorldPhotograpyDay we’ve chosen some of our favourite shots from @VisitScotland , showcasing the best of Scotland. 📷
The world’s best pipe bands are gathering in Scotland 🎵🥁
Each year, more than 8,000 musicians from Scotland and around the globe come together in Glasgow to compete in the World Pipe Band Championships.
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Every August the Edinburgh Festivals are a global stage for culture and creativity. 🎭💃
Below we’ve shared some of our festival highlights with links to Ireland🧵
Will you be in Edinburgh this year? Let us know what’s in your festival calendar.
RÓIS
RÓIS brings her experimental sound to The Hub, blending folk music, ancient Irish rituals and addictive electronic beats.
eif.co.uk/events/r%C3%B3is
Skintown
Set in Northern Ireland in 1994 during the IRA ceasefire, best friends Vinny and Jonty party with friends, cut deals and make plans to escape small town life. The uncertainty and instability of the time conspire against them.
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The Commonwealth Games are going green 💚
Glasgow 2026 will support Scotland’s Net Zero ambitions through low carbon delivery, circular economy principles and a meaningful sustainability legacy.
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This week, the 2026 @commonwealthdel begin in Glasgow. 🏅
We’re ready to welcome the world to see a packed programme of sport and experience all the great things that Scotland has to offer.
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scotland.org/events/commonwe…
With the Commonwealth Games returning to Glasgow, it’s only fitting that this global event is marked with a Scottish twist.
Award-winning Scottish fashion designer Siobhan Mackenzie has created two new tartan designs for @Glasgow_2026 and @Team_Scotland.






































